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🔥 Fast Facts

📍Where

Hybrid. Two in-person sessions in Toronto (see map below). Remote sessions on Zoom.

🗓️  Duration

Five Weeks | March 22 - April 27, 2025

⏰ Time Commitment

10 hours/week

💰 Fee

$1,200 CAD

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🗺️ Venue: Toronto. Location TBD.

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📌 Key Links

ETA Academy | Course Schedule - EST

ETA Academy | FAQs

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VFC Social Handles

https://ventureforcanada.ca/ ****LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok

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📕 Course Overview

From March 22 to April 27, 2025, join us for a five-week journey into the world of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA). This course is all about giving you the knowledge, skills, and connections you need to figure out if buying a business is the right path for you—and if it is, you’ll be ready to dive in.

Expect hands-on workshops, expert panel discussions, and guidance from 25+ industry pros—brokers, bankers, investors, lawyers, and business owners—all here to support you every step of the way. You’ll learn how to spot the right opportunities, navigate the acquisition process, and lead a business confidently.

With a blend of two in-person sessions in Toronto, virtual classes on Zoom, and a community of like-minded aspiring entrepreneurs, you’re not just taking a course—you’re joining a network that’s got your back. By the end, you’ll have the clarity, tools, and connections needed to buy and lead a thriving business.

Let’s get started! 🤓

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🗓️ Course Schedule

🗓️ Full Schedule

Click the button below for an in-depth look at the full course schedule with dates, speakers and session descriptions! ⬇️

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📌 Key Dates At a Glance

• Applications Close - ****January 24
• Payment Deadline - February 28
• Onboarding Day - March 11
• Kick-Off Day - March 22
• Week 1: Search - March 25- 26
• Week 2: Due Diligence - April 1-2
• Week 3: Funding - April 8-10
• Week 4: The Acquisition - April 15-17
• Week 5: First 6 Months - April 24-25
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🎤 Course Speakers - More to Come!

Get ready to learn from those who’ve truly walked the path. ETA Academy brings together over 25 mentors from Canada’s ETA ecosystem—lawyers, investors, bankers, brokers, and seasoned business buyers—who’ve gained their insights through real, hands-on experience, hard-won successes, and even a few failures.

Each speaker will lead a workshop, panel, or keynote packed with actionable insights to support you on your ETA journey. Click on their profiles below to explore their sessions, read their bios, and connect on LinkedIn. 🤝

And stay tuned—new speakers are joining us every week!

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Meet The Speakers! - More to Come -

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⚙️ Resources - Listen & Read

Want to learn more about ETA? Explore the podcast episodes and articles below to unlock insider tips, expert advice, and success stories that will fuel your business buying journey.

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🎙️A New Wave of Entrepreneurship

https://open.spotify.com/episode/01VrG9fTAHHIq46LZ14xdZ?si=d5e24bf572784bfd

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6iU3FaZ8c7hqQmI77OvcCD?si=2d350d57238b4d37

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📖 VFC Perspectives Blog

What is Entrepreneurship through Acquisition?

Navigating The Entrepreneurship through Acquisition Landscape in Canada

Bridging the Entrepreneurship through Acquisition Training Gap in Canada

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