Venture Lab ETA Workshop: Deal Screening & Exploring the ETA Pathway

September 03, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Learn to screen and evaluate companies in ETA with Prof. Charbel Zreik. Ideal for students exploring entrepreneurship through acquisition.
Join Venture Lab’s Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Workshop: Deal Screening & Understanding the ETA Pathway on Wednesday, September 3, 3:30–5:00 pm ET (virtual via Zoom).

Led by Professor Charbel Zreik (WG’05), Managing Principal of Manifestations Capital and co-instructor for MGMT 8140: Search Fund Entrepreneurship, this session is designed for students interested in learning how to identify promising acquisition opportunities.

Professor Zreik will share frameworks for screening, valuing, and diligencing companies and industries, drawing on his experience managing 50+ search fund investments and two successful exits in healthcare and IT services.

This workshop will help you:

  • Understand what Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) is and why it’s a viable path for aspiring entrepreneurs.
  • Learn how to recognize the characteristics of an ideal small-to-medium sized business for acquisition.
  • Gain practical tools and mindsets to evaluate whether a company or industry is worth pursuing.
This is one of Venture Lab’s first ETA events of the year — an excellent starting point for students curious about ETA or a deeper dive for those ready to explore acquisition as a career path.

This event is organized by Venture Lab's Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition program.