Weatherhead's Scot Lowry discusses the ETA program's reduced risk for startups
ideastream: Scot Lowry, the Richard L. Osborne Professor of Entrepreneurship at Weatherhead School of Management, said that entrepreneurship through acquisition lets aspiring founders buy and grow existing companies rather than risk a startup, emphasizing credibility, mentorship and answering five key questions before a search. Lowry’s own path—from student to ETA leader—shows how the model offers lower risk and a clearer route to ownership.