Team Paul Cavalieri, MBA, MS Director, Entrepreneurial Coaching and Engagement Director, Entrepreneurial Coaching and Engagement
Event Founder Spotlight: Paul Hsu November 8, 2023 Join us at the Polsky Center as we launch our inaugural ‘Founder Stories’ event series. Engage with founders, operators, and top venture capitalists as they share the triumphs and trials...
Page Sihong Wang // Tissue-Like Bioelectronic Devices Sihong Wang’s research focuses on the development of biomimetic polymer electronics and bio-energy harvesting for interfacing with the human body and other biological systems as wearable and implantable devices. The...
Page Chuan He // RNA Modification Biology and Cancer Epigenetics Chuan He, John T. Wilson Distinguished Service Professor, Department of Chemistry, is an expert in the field of RNA modification biology and cancer epigenetics. He was the first to champion...
Program Chicago Booth and Polsky Center Private Equity Council Members The Booth Polsky Private Equity Council is comprised of some of the world’s leading private equity investors who provide ongoing guidance and support to the Polsky Center’s Svider Private Equity...
News Peer-to-Peer Payment App Paytera Takes First Place at the 2026 College New Venture Challenge The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation has announced peer-to-peer payment app, Paytera, as the winner of the 14th Annual College New Venture Challenge (CNVC), with judges awarding $330,000 to...
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 Office Hours @ Booth 455 featuring Paul Cavalieri October 9, 2025 The Polsky Center will feature staff members at the Gleacher Center campus a few times during the fall quarter! These office hours will take place at Booth 455 (across the street...
Event Polsky Office Hours @ Booth 455 featuring Paul Cavalieri and Juliet Twomey November 18, 2025 The Polsky Center will feature staff members at the Gleacher Center campus a few times during the spring quarter! These office hours will take place at Booth 455 (across the street from...
Page Chong Liu // Novel Strategies for Lithium Extraction The Liu Group at the University of Chicago studies and solves issues in energy, environment, and health. Her research focuses on design and synthesis of materials as well as development of electrochemical...
Program Build and Launch Summer Accelerators The Polsky Center Build and Launch accelerators give teams the opportunity to work intensively on their businesses over the summer.
News UChicago Doctors Wanted a Better Medical Device to Treat Pulmonary Embolism. Here Is How They Made Their Own FLOW Medical is developing a multi-function catheter to help diagnose and treat venous thromboembolic disease while maximizing functionality, optimizing safety, and minimizing complexity. Founders Jonathan Paul, associate professor of medicine,...