Program Resources 2024-25 GNVC Kickoff (Recording) 2025-26 GNVC Application and Feasibility Summary Recording 2025-26 GNVC Application and Feasibility Summary (Slide Deck) Creating a Compelling Feasibility Summary (PDF) How to Give a Good...
News Universities Pool Resources, Spotlight Research “The heart of a thriving company-formation effort begins with university research,” said James Tyree, president of Abbott Biotech Ventures and keynote speaker at the Chicago Innovation Spotlight on May 18,...
Program Resources The videos below are available to Chicago Booth students and alumni pursuing careers in private equity and venture capital. In order to view the videos, you will need to login...
News Navigating Access to Capital Resources During a Crisis On the first day of the Small Business Bootcamp series, panelists, Manuel Flores, Marcus Yancey, and Merly Thomas, shared the many capital resources available to Chicago business owners. The panel...
Page In-Kind Resources for UChicago Student Founders To help founders accelerate their progress, the Polsky Center has partnered with several external organizations to offer free and discounted resources for University of Chicago students. Inclusion on this list...
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...
Program Resources Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) These sample SAFEs are behind password. Please reach out to Dr. Amber Bradley Williams at amber.bradley@chicagobooth.edu for access. The Polsky Center’s investment terms are...
Page Access Alumni Resources Access to the Polsky Center does not stop at graduation. Whether you are a new grad or 15 years out, the Polsky Center is a lifelong resource for all University...
Program Resources A suite of programs and resources designed to provide graduating students and alumni access to the education, capital, and mentorship necessary to acquire and grow small businesses.
News 10 Startups Graduate from Polsky Center’s Small Business Growth Program In a ceremony at the Polsky Exchange, mentors, sponsors, and participants gathered to celebrate the completion of the program, which expanded from 10 weeks to nine months this year. The...
Event Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Workshop: Exploring Resources Outside of Your Booth Network April 11, 2026 During this workshop, the newly appointed Evening-Weekend Club Co-Chairs will discuss methods for broadening participants’ networks ETA community at Booth. Prior to the summer break, attendees will receive information on...
