Name
Finding and Evaluating a Partner for ETA (Sponsored by Numera Advisory)
Date & Time
Friday, October 30, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Speakers
Keziah Robinson, Senior Advisor, ETA, Penn Venture Lab, The Wharton School
Cody Adelizzi, CEO & Board Member, Blue Peak Tents
Raam Jani, Partner, BakerHostetler
Jim Riley, Booth '19, Partner, KNORI Capital
Gina Baeg, Kellogg '25, Cofounder, Elytra Holdings
Keziah Robinson Cody Adelizzi Raam Jani Jim Riley, Booth '19 Gina Baeg, Kellogg '25
Description

Partnered searches can raise more capital and move faster, but a partnership formed for the wrong reasons is among the most expensive mistakes in ETA. Panelists who searched with partners — and some who deliberately did not — will discuss how they found each other, how they tested compatibility before committing, and how they divided equity, roles, and decision rights. Attendees will learn what to probe for before signing anything, and how to distinguish complementary skills from shared blind spots.

Thank you to our session sponsor - Numera Advisory

Location Name
Grand Hall J
Full Address
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
Session Type
Panel