What we’re about
👋 Welcome to the Charlotte Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Meetup! This group is specifically tailored for anyone in the ETA space. It is hosted by The Charlotte ETA Group, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. You can learn more about our organization at our website.
🎁Launching our 2025 Holiday Giving Campaign - We are aiming to raise $18,250 ($50/member on Meetup as of Nov. 5) to support our growth. We've never officially asked before, and we're only planning on officially asking one time! Donate here!
Become a Charter Contributing Member. 100 spots only! Free entry to January Walker Deibel event in January, included.
Wondering if this group is for you?
➡️ Are you an entrepreneur interested in acquiring and running a profitable business?
➡️ Are you an SMB owner looking to scale or sell?
➡️ Do you have expertise on the legal, financial, operational, or transaction side?
➡️ Are you just starting your journey and looking to learn from others?
All are welcome. Join us to discuss all things ETA, share past experiences, and connect with like-minded individuals. This meetup is the perfect platform to network, gain valuable insights, and build lasting relationships in Charlotte's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
As our group has grown, we're excited to begin to host panels, speakers, and more in addition to the networking.
Our Mission: To empower, educate, and promote the entrepreneurial ecosystem for the Charlotte of tomorrow through casual networking, high-quality programming, and practical member education.
*And of course, a huge shout out / hat tip to the Meetup OGs Rand Larsen (@RandBusiness) and Adam Markley (@AdamMarkleySMB) for the inspiration and playbooks to start, nurture, and support this community. There's always a 🍺 for both of you at our meetup, gents!
Upcoming events
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Charlotte ETA Meetup x Alex Smereczniak of Franzy (sponsored by Pink's Windows!)
Noble Smoke, 2216 Freedom Drive, Charlotte , NC, US🎄 Special Guest Announcement! 🎄
We’re excited to welcome Alex Smereczniak, Charlotte-based serial entrepreneur and the co-founder & CEO of Franzy, as our featured speaker at this year’s Charlotte ETA Holiday Meetup! The Holiday Meetup is sponsored by Pink's Windows Charlotte franchisee owner and CEG Board Member Bryant Cohen.Alex previously co-founded 2ULaundry and LaundroLab, scaling the business from a college startup to a national franchise brand with over 100 units sold. Now, he’s building Franzy—a tech platform that’s been called the Zillow for Franchising—with a mission to help more people become business owners by making franchise discovery and funding more transparent, accessible, and aligned.
He’ll be sharing lessons from his own journey, why ETA and franchising are more connected than you might think, and how Franzy is helping the next generation of operators find their perfect fit.
🎁 Come for the insights, stay for the ugly sweaters, and don’t miss this chance to connect with fellow entrepreneurs and searchers!
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📆 The Charlotte ETA Meetup is held on the first Wednesday of every month. This is a casual and low-key event to get to know the Charlotte ETA community better. This is suited for those new to Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition or seasoned investors. We discuss people's past experiences in acquisitions, startups, and the corporate world across various industries.
💪Collectively, the search community is a powerful one. Both the process of looking for a business and operating one post-acquisition can be an incredibly challenging road.
🥩I will arrive early at Noble Smoke and set up for us. We are so fortunate to have great partners with Noble Smoke who reserve the space for our purpose.
🤝 Networking, then a panel discussion or interview, followed by more networking. Acquisition entrepreneurship is a fabulous space.
Small Business. Acquisitions. And Entrepreneurship.
20 attendees
Walker Deibel Visits The Charlotte ETA Group! (RSVP on Zeffy)
Location not specified yetRSVP on ZEFFY (not Meetup).
Could there be a bigger event speaker? Come here from the OG 'Buy Then Build' author himself: Walker Deibel and make genuine connections, as always, with the broader Charlotte ETA community. The Charlotte ETA Group is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.Pricing and how to RSVP:
- Earliest Bird: $30 (for first 100 tickets before Dec. 4)
- Early Bird: $40
- Door: $50 if any seats remain
- Charter Contributing Members: Your ticket is included. We will message you your discount code!
P.S. Not a Charter Contributing Member yet? Become one for 2026, fund the slate, and get your January ticket included. Join Here!
Could there be a bigger event speaker? Come here from the OG 'Buy Then Build' author himself: Walker Deibel.Supporting Sponsors:
Vintage96 Capital3 attendees
Past events
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