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The Polsky Center and the Harry L. Davis Center for Leadership at the University of Chicago present the Polsky Founders Circles, a virtual place where you can connect with fellow founders to take stock of your company's current challenges and opportunities and receive coaching from experts Ken Kelly, MBA '98, and Stephen Kohler, MBA '02....
Graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, researchers, and faculty conducting scientific research and study at UChicago, Argonne, and Fermilab are encouraged to apply for Entrepreneurship for Science and Medicine. This noncredit course will provide an introduction to the field of entrepreneurship, not only familiarizing participants with common topics and frameworks, but also introducing them to real-life entrepreneurs...
The Small Business Development Center's (SBDC) New Business Start Support Program guides aspiring entrepreneurs from idea to official business launch. Through structured weekly sessions, one-on-one advising, and hands-on compliance support, the program ensures that each client completes required registrations, conducts early business activities, and documents measurable economic impact. The program: Supports clients in officially starting...
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!
This month’s Exchange member breakfast brings together a community of entrepreneurs and innovators in the arts and entertainment industry for an exchange of ideas, networking, and collaboration. Connect with fellow members, share insights, and foster meaningful connections within the Polsky Exchange network. Guest speaker: Brianna Hairlson, CEO and creative director, Bri’s Dance Place Brianna Hairlson...
As AI transforms every industry, intellectual property is becoming critical to startup success. Join legal experts, investors, and AI founders for a practical discussion on protecting your innovation, including patents, proprietary data and models, AI-generated content, and common IP pitfalls. Learn what investors look for and how to build a defensible AI business while moving...
This session helps Polsky Exchange members build a focused marketing strategy then select the right tactics and channels to execute it. AI has dramatically lowered the barrier to producing professional marketing content; the speaker will address how and when members can use AI for content creation, audience research, and campaign optimization without a dedicated marketing...
On-Deck Pitch is a Small Business Development Center initiative designed to help entrepreneurs develop and refine their pitching skills and prepare to effectively present their businesses to potential investors or lenders. Join as an observer to watch small businesses pitch. Your feedback on the pitches is valuable.
The Collaboratorium unites business students and scientists from leading Midwestern universities to form entrepreneurial teams and turn breakthrough ideas into real-world impact. Founded at the University of Chicago's Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the event now convenes UChicago, Northwestern University, Purdue University, and the University of Wisconsin–Madison, showcasing cross-institutional strengths and supporting the regional...
This session provides a practical framework for identifying your most profitable customers, setting achievable revenue targets, and diagnosing the specific gaps between where you are and where you want to be. The speaker will also address how AI tools are changing how small business owners forecast revenue, analyze customer data, and identify growth opportunities —...
The Private Equity and Venture Capital (PE/VC) Lab was created for Chicago Booth students to learn firsthand about the PE and VC industries. Through the combination of an intensive internship at a PE or VC firm and an academic course, students become active participants in the analysis of real-world investment decisions made by seasoned investors...
The Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Discovery Cohort provides curated opportunities for students at Chicago Booth to explore ETA. This program is open to Chicago Booth MBA students, Master in Finance, and Master in Management students. Participation in the ETA Discovery Cohort serves as the next step for students who are considering ETA career paths. Interested...