Durable ETA Chapter Session: Lunch with Ryan Furstenau from Live Oak Bank
Join us for a Durable ETA Chapter lunch at Fiddler’s, featuring Ryan Furstenau of Live Oak Bank.
Ryan is a Senior SBA Loan Officer with national Preferred Lending Program (PLP) authority and deep experience supporting acquisition entrepreneurs. His work spans buyer financing for third-party acquisitions, partner buy-outs, key employee purchases, franchises, and owner-occupied commercial real estate. Known for creative, cash-flow-focused deal structuring, Ryan brings a practical lens to financing deals that include goodwill, intangibles, and working capital.
This lunch will be a focused, candid conversation tailored for searchers and aspiring operators. We’ll cover:
The current climate for SBA lending and what’s changed
What lenders are really looking for in today’s approvals
An overview of loan structures and options available to searchers
How Live Oak Bank partners with local ETA entrepreneurs
Expect a practical, no-fluff discussion with plenty of time for questions and peer conversation.
This gathering is part of Durable’s ongoing effort to support Utah’s ETA community — creating space for real operators to learn, connect, and move forward with clarity.
We’ll also be hosting a follow-up webinar to go deeper on financing strategies and deal structuring. More details on that session will be shared as they’re finalized.
If you’re serious about ETA — or just starting to explore the path — this is a conversation worth being in the room for.