A new sub-event from RDU SMB
ETA Connect
A monthly meetup for the Triangle's ETA community.
What is ETA?
Buying a business instead of starting one
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition is exactly what it sounds like: becoming an owner by buying a business that already works, instead of building one from zero. It goes by a lot of names — search funds, self-funded search, ETA — but the core idea is the same. Existing revenue, existing customers, existing team. Different problem set entirely.
Who it's for
Searchers, buyers, owners, and the people around them
Searchers
actively looking at deals
First-time buyers
running the numbers for the first time
Owners
who've already been through a close
Lenders, brokers, and advisors
who work with all of the above
The curious
no commitment required
What to expect
Honest conversation, no pitches
ETA Connect is a small monthly meetup, quieter than the flagship meetup. No speakers, no panels, no pitches. Just real talk about deal flow, financing, diligence, and what running the business looks like after you close.
Next up
Details
When
Thursday, November 12, 2026
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where
Yard House Raleigh
4208 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609 · North Hills
Cost
$5
Sponsored by
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Thu, Nov 12 · 4:00–6:00 PM · Yard House Raleigh, 4208 Six Forks Rd · $5 · Sponsored by North State Bank
Hosted by RDU SMB — see the main monthly meetup too.