Over the past few years, I've watched interest in Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) grow tremendously. And that's a great thing. But I've also noticed that many aspiring searchers and acquisition entrepreneurs discover ETA through success stories without always hearing about the work, resilience, and uncertainty behind the journey. Finding the right company. Raising capital. Building trust with a seller. Navigating due diligence. Stepping into the CEO role. ETA can be incredibly rewarding. But it is not an easy shortcut to entrepreneurship. That's exactly why we've launched Own the Next Chapter, a new webinar series from the BDC Thrive ETA Fund. On September 24, I'll have the privilege of moderating a conversation with two entrepreneurs whose paths to business ownership were very different: 🌱 Martine Legault, CEO of three acquired businesses, who has successfully led and grown multiple companies through acquisition. 🌱 Lisa Hooey, President & CEO of CRSS, who acquired her company through a traditional search and has since expanded operations, completed an acquisition, and grown the organization to more than 300 employees. No theory. No PowerPoint presentation. Just an honest conversation about what it actually takes to become a business owner through acquisition in Canada. If you're considering a search, supporting acquisition entrepreneurs, investing in the ETA ecosystem, or simply curious about the realities behind the success stories, this conversation is for you. We'd love to have you join us.