College Polsky Preview
Curious about entrepreneurship and innovation at UChicago? Join us for pizza and a look at the Polsky Center programs open to college students.
College Students
Investing Essentials: How to Build a Strong Investment Thesis
The Polsky Center Investor-in-Residence Duane Jackson, founder and managing partner of Author Capital Partners, will lead a workshop focused on building a strong investment thesis. Topics include the foundations of an investment thesis, sources to build and refine a thesis, and actionable outputs. This workshop will also discuss how a… Read More
13th Annual Booth-Kellogg Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Conference
The ETA Group at Chicago Booth, the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and the Kellogg Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative are delighted to host the 13th Annual Booth-Kellogg Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (ETA) Conference. The Booth-Kellogg ETA Conference is… Read More
Polsky Center College Founders Forum
Join us at our monthly meetup for College founders and the founder-curious. This is a recurring space to meet other student builders, learn about entrepreneurship, and share what you’re working on.
Investing Essentials: Secrets to Building Effective Slide Decks
The Polsky Center Investor-in-Residence Tim Kelly, MBA ’00, will discuss the ways to build a presentation that communicates your ideas and inspires your audience. This workshop will help you understand the structure of a “winning” slide deck that helps tell a compelling story. It will be particularly helpful for students… Read More
Info Session: Innovation Fund Associates (IFA) Program
The Innovation Fund Associates (IFA) program is structured as a venture capital apprenticeship, where associates learn by doing as part of an interdisciplinary team. IFAs dive deep into one investment opportunity per cycle through the George Shultz Innovation Fund and get a close-up look at the commercialization process and what… Read More
College New Venture Challenge (CNVC): Kickoff
Join the Polsky Center for an exciting kickoff event for the College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) program. During this session, you’ll hear from a keynote speaker, learn more about the CNVC program, and connect with other students interested in participating. Students already working on ventures will also have the option… Read More
College New Venture Challenge (CNVC): Application Workshop and Quick Pitch Event
Undergraduate students interested in applying to the College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) are encouraged to attend this workshop. During the session, we’ll review the different components of the application and answer questions. Time will also be reserved for optional quick pitches where students can share their venture ideas and connect… Read More
Polsky Center Open House for College First-Years
Curious about entrepreneurship? Stop by the Polsky Center to meet our team, explore the Entrepreneurship and Innovation minor, and discover the programs and mentorship available to you as an undergraduate. No experience necessary — just bring your questions and we’ll bring the refreshments!
Funding Strategy: Grants, Non-Dilutive Capital, Revenue, and Preparing for Series A
Explore different funding pathways, including grants, non-dilutive capital, and revenue strategies, while learning how to prepare your company for a successful Series A raise in this workshop with the UChicago Science Incubator. Led by Kim Patel, vice president of innovation economy at J.P. Morgan, former investor, startup founder, and… Read More
Founders Day Lunch and Learn with Aon: Building Your Team—Equity, Talent and Growth for Life Sciences Founders
Join Aon’s Executive and Board Advisory leaders Amy Jennings, Virginia Fischetti, and Katie Hill for an interactive founder discussion hosted in partnership with the UChicago Science Incubator. The discussion will explore equity considerations for early hires, founder compensation, strategic leadership hiring, attracting scientific talent, board communication, and other people-related… Read More
Application Deadline: Alchemist Chicago Accelerator
Alchemist Chicago, a premier early-stage startup accelerator focused on foundational technology, is a partnership between Alchemist and the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Up to 30 startups will be selected to participate in a Polsky Center Startup Bootcamp from which a select group of up to 10… Read More