{"id":4717,"date":"2025-11-29T10:40:33","date_gmt":"2025-11-29T15:40:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/lacy-business\/?page_id=4717"},"modified":"2026-05-01T11:02:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T15:02:03","slug":"entrepreneurship-through-acquisition-conference","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/lacy-business\/entrepreneurship-through-acquisition-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\nsection.callout-two-column-billboard.alignfull.callout-two-column-billboard--noCards.callout-two-column-billboard--hasTitle.alignfull {padding-bottom: 50px;}\nsection.callout-two-column-billboard.alignfull.callout-two-column-billboard--hasTitle.alignfull {padding-top: 86px;}\n.tabgroup-headline.decor-text {display: none;}\n    .tabgroup-wrapper--inline .tabgroup.horizontal .tabitem > .tab::after {display: none;}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"hero-standard hero-standard--noImage alignfull\" >\n\t<div class=\"container hero-standard__container\">\n\t\t<h1 class=\"headline-highlight\">\n\t<span \n\t\tclass=\"headline-highlight__text  headline-h1\"\n\t\tstyle=\"--highlight-color: var(--color-theme-seafoam);\"\n\t>\n\t\tEntrepreneurship Through Acquisition Conference\t<\/span>\n<\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-standard__subHeadlineDescription\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"hero-standard__subHeadline\">\n\t\t\t\t\tNew Date and Programming Coming Soon\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-standard__subHeadlineDescriptionText\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Midwest&#8217;s premier entrepreneurship through acquisition event is returning to Butler University.<\/p>\n<p>Join buyers, sellers, investors, advisors, and aspiring owners for a fully day of insights, connection, and practical guidance on acquiring and leading established businesses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spring 2027<br \/>\n<\/strong>Butler University<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Main sessions in Hinkle Fieldhouse<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"hero-standard__extraContent\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull is-stacked-on-mobile has-theme-secondary-background-color has-background\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/17\/2026\/05\/01103341\/Entrepreneurship-Through-Acquisition-Conference-2026-1.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>\u201cWhether you&#8217;re searching for your first acquisition, ready to pass the torch, or supporting others on their journey&#8230;this is your community.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Across Indiana and throughout Midwest, thousands of small businesses are owned by entrepreneurs nearing retirement. Many lack a succession plan. These companies aren\u2019t just businesses\u2014they\u2019re local employers, community anchors, and the backbone of regional economies. building something worth preserving. ETA Indy brings together buyers, sellers, advisors, lenders, educators, and ecosystem partners to strengthen the ETA pipeline across the Midwest. Whether you\u2019re exploring your first acquisition, preparing to sell your business, or supporting founders through these transitions, this conference is for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-theme-grey-light-background-color has-background is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f3ada316 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div style=\"height:52px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-ebfaf734\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-programming-focus-areas\"><strong><strong>Programming Focus Areas<\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-regular-font-size\">The Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Conference features practical, experience\u2011driven programming that spans the full ETA journey\u2014<br>from sourcing a deal to leading a business after close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-regular-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-regular-font-size\"><strong>Future conference sessions are expected to explore:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-regular-font-size\">Leading and growing a business after closing<br>Finding and sourcing acquisition opportunities<br>Evaluating and choosing the right business to buy<br>Conducting effective due diligence<br>Structuring and financing acquisitions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-b30579f5\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-theme-grey-light-background-color has-background is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f3ada316 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-2026-featured-speakers-0\"><strong><strong>2026 Featured Speakers<\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>These speakers represent just a few of the voices featured at the 2026 Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-b30579f5\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-2026-featured-speakers\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/17\/2026\/02\/18103331\/Chelsea-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/17\/2026\/02\/18103331\/Chelsea-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/17\/2026\/02\/18103331\/Chelsea-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/17\/2026\/02\/18103331\/Chelsea-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/17\/2026\/02\/18103331\/Chelsea-2-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chelsea Wood<\/strong><br>CEO &amp; Co-Founder, Acquisition Lab | Chief of Staff, Buy Then Build<br><br>Chelsea Wood is an industrial-organizational psychologist and ETA strategist who helps entrepreneurs build high-performing companies. As CEO and Co-Founder of Acquisition Lab and Chief of Staff at <em>Buy Then Build,<\/em> she blends leadership development, human-capital strategy, and operational insight to equip acquirers to lead with clarity from day one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/17\/2026\/02\/18103342\/Grant-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/17\/2026\/02\/18103342\/Grant-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/17\/2026\/02\/18103342\/Grant-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/17\/2026\/02\/18103342\/Grant-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/17\/2026\/02\/18103342\/Grant-2-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Grant Hensel<\/strong><br>Founder, Entrepreneurial Capital &amp; Nonprofit Megaphone<br><br>Grant Hensel is an investor and entrepreneur supporting acquisition entrepreneurs through Entrepreneurial Capital, a $12.8M fund he co-founded. He also founded Nonprofit Megaphone, serving nearly 800 nonprofits with the Google Ad Grant. A former self-funded acquirer, Grant brings hands-on operating experience to the ETA community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/17\/2026\/02\/18103355\/lydia-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/17\/2026\/02\/18103355\/lydia-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/17\/2026\/02\/18103355\/lydia-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/17\/2026\/02\/18103355\/lydia-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/17\/2026\/02\/18103355\/lydia-2-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lydia Henshaw<\/strong><br>COO &amp; Partner,<br>Neace Transportation<br><br>Lydia Henshaw is an operator and entrepreneur who specializes in building high\u2011performing logistics organizations. After acquiring Journey Warehousing, she doubled revenue and profits through process and systems improvements. Now COO and Partner at Neace Transportation, she leads team and operational integration across the company. She is also the author of <em>Becoming Lucy<\/em> (2023), a novel exploring resilience and transformation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/17\/2026\/02\/18102651\/Chris-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/17\/2026\/02\/18102651\/Chris-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/17\/2026\/02\/18102651\/Chris-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/17\/2026\/02\/18102651\/Chris-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/17\/2026\/02\/18102651\/Chris-1-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chris Hirschfeld<\/strong><br>Managing Director,<br>Capitale Analytics<br><br>Chris Hirschfeld is the Managing Director of Capitale Analytics, specializing in business valuation and transaction advisory. An accredited appraiser with deep technical expertise, he guides entrepreneurs through complex deals with rigorous analysis from diligence to closing. 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