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Skip the startup: Why more entrepreneurs are choosing acquisition

What if you could become a CEO right out of business school, without starting your company or spending decades climbing the corporate ladder? Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) is a strategy that lets MBA graduates fast-track their way to the top by buying and running small businesses. ETA isn't without its challenges. Raising capital, finding the right business, and successfully transitioning from the previous owner all present hurdles.