Grow Your Network...
Accelerate Your Acquisition
Scottie Fetch is a community of Carnegie Mellon Alumni involved in every aspect of the Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) ecosystem - Buyers, Sponsors, and Operators
Our Mission
We are working to give individuals a true competitive advantage in the small business acquisition marketplace. Through support, community, and deep networks, we are striving to help both individual buyers realize their dreams of buying a business and small business owners sell their businesses to those who will protect what made their business special
SEARCH, BUY,BUILD
Join the Community —> Grow Your Network —> Launch Your Search
ETA Seminar
October 24th - 25th
Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship
The Scottie Fetch, Search Buy Build ETA Seminar is a weekend event built for mid-career CMU alumni, from a variety of industries, who are interested, or already participating, in exploring how to buy and run a small business.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about how to successfully execute small business acquisitions through focused conversations with experienced acquirers, investors, and service providers to accelerate their path into ETA. The small group setting will allow attendees to engage with presenters and sponsors more fully, driving deeper learning and connections.
Join us for a weekend of learning and networking where you will join the Scottie Fetch community and prepare to launch your search with the support and connections you need for the best chance of success.
HOSTS
Len Caric
Len has owned and managed 4+ businesses and been involved in several business acquisitions over the past 27 years. Through his experience he has learned how to efficiently analyze potential deals for owner fit, effectively manage the deal process, and successfully operate businesses through growth and exit.
Chris Cynkar
Chris has owned and managed more than 10 companies in various industries over the past 20 years. Through his experience, he has learned how to operate efficiently and make the decisions that are meaningful to success. He has learned the importance of company "fit" and the alignment of a company to the leadership team's philosophies, goals and personalities.