Own Your Future: The ETA Cohort for Aspiring Acquirers
The ETA Cohort is your launchpad to owning and leading a small business after Duke. Designed specifically for second-year MBA students and 3rd year Law School students with a clear ambition to pursue Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA). This year-long program is built for those ready to commit the time, energy, and intention required to turn that goal into reality.
As a member of the cohort, you’ll gain:
- Dedicated mentorship from Duke’s I&E ETA Advisory Council
- Insightful conversations with guest speakers active in the ETA ecosystem
- Financial support for immersive, off-campus site visits
- A tight-knit community of peers to challenge, refine, and support your ETA journey
Key Program Commitments:
- Weekly meetings during the lunch break on Mondays (11:30pm to 12:25pm)
- Asheville site visit (Fall 1 - September)
- Leadership session with an executive coach (Fall 1 - October)
- Charlotte site visit (Fall 2 - November)
- Optional independent field trip to be determined by the student and program staff
Next Steps:
First Round Application Deadline is Sunday, April 5th.
*Note the ETA Cohort is open to all graduate students in their final year of study at Duke