Private Equity and Venture Capital Alumni Coaching Connect matches Chicago Booth MBA students pursuing careers in PE and VC with members of the Chicago Booth Private Equity Council, Polsky Council, and Chicago Booth alumni network for one-on-one mentoring and advising sessions.
This spring, the Polsky Center is pleased to offer a legal workshop for international entrepreneurs through our Polsky Mentorship Program. On Wednesday, May 13, from 12:00–1:00 p.m., Polsky Center Mentor Matt Meltzer, Immigration Attorney and co-founder of Meltzer Hellrung, works with entrepreneurs focused on employment-based immigration. This… Read More
The AI Research Commons Midwest Fellows Program is a highly selective program connecting high-potential, inception-stage AI startups emerging from leading Midwest research universities with infrastructure, mentorship, and national investor networks. Launched in collaboration with the AI Research Commons (ARC), Microsoft, and NVIDIA, the program is open to faculty,… Read More
In 2018, Chicago Booth alumnus, Rattan L. Khosa, ’79, established the Rattan L. Khosa Student Entrepreneurs Program structured to directly support Chicago Booth student entrepreneurs. Rattan has an inspiring story – one that demonstrates hard work and perseverance. Rattan first came to the United States from his native India… Read More
The Polsky Center is celebrating the 30th year of the Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge at Chicago Booth. Given the growth of this Booth-critical program since 1997, we have a lot to celebrate—and, as such, we are planning a series of campus-wide events in honor of what’s been… Read More
Application opens for the Polsky Founders’ Fund Fellowship (PF3) The Polsky Founders’ Fund Fellowship (PF3) is a resource available to graduating University of Chicago students who are committed to growing a company after graduation. The goal of the program is to provide entrepreneurs with funding to sustain momentum on ventures. Read More
Application deadline for the Polsky Founders’ Fund Fellowship (PF3) The Polsky Founders’ Fund Fellowship (PF3) is a resource available to graduating University of Chicago students who are committed to growing a company after graduation. The goal of the program is to provide entrepreneurs with funding to sustain momentum on ventures. Read More
The Global New Venture Challenge (GNVC) finals showcase the Executive MBA track of the Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge. Attend to see top Executive MBA teams pitch their ventures to a panel of judges and investors.
Join us for the finals of the 30th annual Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge (NVC). NVC finalists will present to a panel of judges comprised of top investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. Prizes — which include cash awards and in-kind services such as legal and professional consulting services… Read More
The George Shultz Innovation Fund finals will feature startup teams who have been selected as finalists for potential investment. Each team will pitch to the advisory committee, consisting of advisors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts for a chance to receive up to $250,000 in investment funding for promising early-stage ventures in… Read More
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, MBA ’12, and Brian Vanderheyden, MBA ’14. These experts will draw on… Read More
This workshop centers on the resilience and determination required to navigate challenges as an operator in acquired businesses. Industry leaders Rock Irvin, MBA ’17, Jake Levine, MBA ‘, and Jose Di Geronimo, MBA ’18, will share firsthand accounts, lessons learned, and practical strategies for… Read More