The George Shultz Innovation Fund provides up to $250,000 in investment funding to early-stage science-based, deep-tech, and AI ventures spinning out of the University of Chicago. Beyond capital, finalists receive hands-on support to validate their market, sharpen their commercial path, strengthen their investor pitch, and prepare for diligence. Funding and support are designed to advance...
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1 event,Chicago Booth Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship and Faculty Advisor to the Svider Private Equity Program, Chris McGowan, will present on and discuss the changing PE landscape and the necessary skills for career changers focused on a transition into PE. Chris McGowan is the general partner of CJM Ventures (CJMV), a Chicago growth equity and private... |
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1 event,The energy transition is one of the largest capital reallocations in modern history — and it needs people. Founders to build the companies, investors to fund them, and operators to scale what works. The question is where the real openings are right now. Join us for a conversation with three leaders working on the transition... |
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1 event,Entrepreneurs who have been operating their businesses, as well as those with brand-new ideas and ventures, are welcome to work with licensed attorneys to establish their legal entities. Attorneys will advise on entity choice and help founders prepare organization or incorporation filings in Illinois or Delaware. The Polsky Exchange is hosting this event for attorneys... |
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1 event,Students with ventures accepted into the College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) are expected to attend this CNVC class orientation. Students who are not yet on a team but are interested in joining one are also encouraged to attend. During the orientation, accepted students will pitch their ventures, and attendees will have the opportunity to connect... |
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Info Session: George Shultz Innovation Fund
The George Shultz Innovation Fund provides up to $250,000 in investment funding to early-stage science-based, deep-tech, and AI ventures spinning out of the University of Chicago. Beyond capital, finalists receive hands-on support to validate their market, sharpen their commercial path, strengthen their investor pitch, and prepare for diligence. Funding and support are designed to advance...
Investing Essentials: Private Equity (PE) Interview Prep for Career Changers
Chicago Booth Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship and Faculty Advisor to the Svider Private Equity Program, Chris McGowan, will present on and discuss the changing PE landscape and the necessary skills for career changers focused on a transition into PE. Chris McGowan is the general partner of CJM Ventures (CJMV), a Chicago growth equity and private...
What Energy Needs Next: Opportunities In Energy Transition
The energy transition is one of the largest capital reallocations in modern history — and it needs people. Founders to build the companies, investors to fund them, and operators to scale what works. The question is where the real openings are right now. Join us for a conversation with three leaders working on the transition...
Incorporation/Organization Day
Entrepreneurs who have been operating their businesses, as well as those with brand-new ideas and ventures, are welcome to work with licensed attorneys to establish their legal entities. Attorneys will advise on entity choice and help founders prepare organization or incorporation filings in Illinois or Delaware. The Polsky Exchange is hosting this event for attorneys...
College New Venture Challenge (CNVC): Class Orientation and Teambuilding
Students with ventures accepted into the College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) are expected to attend this CNVC class orientation. Students who are not yet on a team but are interested in joining one are also encouraged to attend. During the orientation, accepted students will pitch their ventures, and attendees will have the opportunity to connect...