News Polsky Center Announces 2026 E-Commerce Growth Blueprint Cohort The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation has announced the 2026 cohort for the Polsky Exchange’s E-Commerce Growth Blueprint Program, a hands-on program designed to help small businesses strengthen their...
Program E-Commerce Growth Blueprint Delivered in partnership with 37 Oaks, the E-Commerce Growth Blueprint Program is a selective, cohort-based experience designed for entrepreneurs ready to deepen their e-commerce strategy. Over several weeks, participants engage...
Program E-Commerce Growth Program Help grow your business online through coaching, digital strategy, and e-commerce support.
Page Venture Gallery Venture Gallery View startups founded from across the University of Chicago ecosystem in a range of industries. Welcome to the Venture Gallery! The Polsky Center provides “first look” and early...
Event Polsky Exchange E-Commerce Growth: Introduction to E-Commerce January 15, 2026 Whether you are a brick-and-mortar business planning to scale or a local brand looking to grow sales, you must understand e-commerce to stay competitive. This session will cover the basics...
Event Polsky Exchange E-Commerce Growth: Introduction to E-Commerce Conversion January 22, 2026 Driving traffic to an e-commerce site is only the first step—next, you need to turn site visitors into paying customers. This course outlines the top ways to drive e-commerce conversion...
Program E-Commerce Workshops The E-Commerce Workshops are free and open to the public, offering accessible education on core e-commerce concepts. These sessions help entrepreneurs build foundational knowledge, evaluate their current online presence, and...
Event Polsky Exchange E-Commerce Growth: 2026 State of the E-Commerce Industry January 29, 2026 Understand how 2026 e-commerce trends, consumer behavior, technology, and forecasts can drive growth, scale, and profitability for your business. Learn what’s changing in the industry and how to position your...
Event Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Workshop: Blueprint for Success – Implementing EOS April 27, 2026 This workshop guides participants through the practical application of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) within acquired businesses. We will be joined by Booth alumni Alex Hodgkin, MBA ’14, Michael Tobey,...
Event E-Commerce Growth Program Application Deadline January 23, 2026 The Polsky Exchange and 37 Oaks run this program for businesses seeking to add or increase e-commerce capabilities as a strategy for growth. Funded by Verizon, the E-Commerce Growth program...
Page Where Are They Now? Episode 5 Episode 5: Foxtrot May 13, 2021 Foxtrot cofounder and CEO Mike LaVitola, MBA ’14, has become expert at hearing “no.” He was not initially accepted into the New Venture Challenge,...
Event Tech Enablement Workshop: E-commerce and Online Sales Strategy April 24, 2025 The Tech Enablement series provides an eight workshop overview of how adoption of tech products and services increases market reach and automates operational tasks. This session will focus on “E-commerce...
