The Polsky Center seeks highly motivated Chicago Booth students looking to gain experience in business finance consulting by helping clients grow profitable businesses and manage their finances. Qualifications and requirements include: // Experience in finance, business management, entrepreneurship, small business, social impact via economic growth in an urban setting, and/or consulting; // Previous finance or...
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1 event,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. |
3 events,This session covers the full business-to business (B2B) business development arc: from defining your ideal organizational client and building a pipeline to navigating procurement processes and negotiating partnership agreements. Speakers will address how AI is changing B2B sales, from using AI to research prospects and personalize outreach at scale to AI-assisted contract review and customer... Join the Polsky Center and Scott Smedresman, partner at Brown Rudnick LLP, for an informative workshop on the fundamentals of incorporation for startups. In this session, Scott will break down the key elements of incorporation from a legal perspective, diving into topics such as selecting the right type of business entity for your company, choosing... 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... |
2 events,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 an annual event that brings together search fund entrepreneurs, investors, MBA students, faculty, and other participants in... The Water Street Private Equity Case Challenge (PECC) is a case competition that enables teams from Chicago Booth to assess the potential for a leveraged buyout of a publicly listed company. To participate, Chicago Booth students must form teams, select from a list of case options, and apply with a case and financial model. |
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1 event,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 team may approach developing a... |
2 events,Applications for the College New Venture Challenge are due by November 3 at 3:00 p.m. CST. The College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) is a track of the New Venture Challenge program dedicated to University of Chicago College students. All teams accepted into the CNVC Phase II are eligible to enroll in the CNVC class, which... The South Side Business Development Internship provides an opportunity for University of Chicago College students to gain valuable consulting experience working on projects with local community businesses. The program pairs a Polsky Exchange member business with students for quarter-long projects in customer discovery, social media management, and AI implementation. All full-time College students at the... |
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4 events,Join us for a workshop that explores options and the process of incorporation for startups.Facilitator: Beth Kregor, IJ Clinic DirectorThis workshop will cover:1. The types of business entities and factors that might cause a founder to choose one type of entity over another;2. How to select a jurisdiction in which to form an entity;3. The... Polsky Center Investor-in-Residence Dipa Mehta, MBA ‘12, cofounder and managing partner, Valeo Ventures, covers the process of interviewing and building out your thesis and story for roles in venture capital. She explores how best to present your background, your career interests, and your narrative when applying for internships and full-time roles in venture capital. Join the Polsky Center and Entrepreneur-in-Residence Melissa Harris, MBA ’16, for an informative workshop on how to build a pitchdeck. A great pitchdeck is more than a collection of slides. It’s a strategic story about your vision, your market, and the opportunity you’re creating. This workshop will teach you how to craft an investor-ready pitchdeck... |
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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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2 events,Small Business Financial Fundamentals begins with a 10-week intensive program occurring between January and March 2027 for South or West Side businesses to receive tailored technical assistance and consultation related to financial capital pathways and preparedness, business finance education, and coaching. South and West Side business owners with annual revenues approximately between $250,000 and $500,000... 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 two leaders working on the transition from... |
2 events,Join the Polsky Center and Melissa Byrn, Assistant Dean for Clinical Research at the University of Chicago Biological Sciences Division, for an informative workshop on early stage customer discovery for startups. Understanding your future customers’ values, pain points, and current solution(s) is critical to ensuring that your product or service will be adopted by your... The John Edwardson, '72, Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC) is run by the Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation at Chicago Booth. It is the cornerstone of the Rustandy Center’s Edwardson Social Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Chicago, which has helped businesses and nonprofits like solar-powered light company LuminAID, African tractor-leasing company Hello Tractor,... |
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1 event,Join us for an engaging session in the “Driving Growth” series, focusing on strategies for operating and scaling businesses within the private equity (PE) and entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) landscape. Our featured speaker for the session is Rachel Green, CEO of TEAM Services Group. Green will share her road to becoming a CEO in healthcare... |
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,Join Polsky Center Entrepreneur-in-Residence Doug Monieson, MBA '89, and Isha Mehrotra in a fireside chat about being a first-year venture capitalist. Mehrotra is drawn to deeply technical early-stage software and AI teams that are building at the frontier, backing founders who turn cutting-edge technology into durable products. Her experiences as an engineer and entrepreneur define... |
1 event,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. |
1 event,Have questions about AI and how it could work for your business? Bring them to this session built around you. This is not your typical workshop. While we’ll kick things off with a 30-minute presentation on how small business owners are using AI to streamline operations, save time, and work smarter, the real value is... |
1 event,Apply now for the Q2B26 x Chicago Quantum Summit pitch competition! Duality is calling all early-stage quantum startups: We invite you to apply for the Q2B26 x Chicago Quantum Summit Pitch Competition, an exclusive opportunity to showcase your startup on a global stage on December 8th at the Chicago Marriott Marquis. Apply now to fast-track... |
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1 event,The South Side Business Development Internship provides an opportunity for local businesses to work with University of Chicago College students. The program pairs Polsky Exchange member businesses with students for quarter-long projects in customer discovery, social media management, and AI implementation. To be eligible, you must: Be a current Polsky Exchange members in good standing.... |
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1 event,Managed by the Polsky Center, 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... |
2 events,Join us at the Polsky Exchange for a conversation with Chef Erick Williams, owner and executive chef of Virtue Restaurant & Bar in Chicago’s Hyde Park. Virtue is a Southern American restaurant that leads with a culture of hospitality and kindness. Williams was named Best Chef: Great Lakes by the James Beard Foundation in 2022,... 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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2 events,Watch Chicago Booth student teams present leveraged buyout cases and financial models in the finals of this private equity competition, showcasing how they assess the potential acquisition of a publicly listed company. The Water Street Private Equity Case Challenge (PECC) is a case competition that enables teams from Chicago Booth to assess the potential for... Graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, researchers, and faculty conducting scientific research and study at UChicago, Argonne, and Fermilab are encouraged to apply for this free, non-credit course which has been adapted from two popular entrepreneurship courses at Chicago Booth. The course empowers scientists to understand the underlying economics of a new business. Participants will also gain... |
1 event,Application deadline for VCIC. The Chicago Booth Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC) is a VC simulation that allows students to think and act as venture capitalists and helps the school identify top student representatives for regional and national intercollegiate competitions. |
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Application Deadline (Students): Small Business Financial Fundamentals Program (2027 Winter Cohort)
The Polsky Center seeks highly motivated Chicago Booth students looking to gain experience in business finance consulting by helping clients grow profitable businesses and manage their finances. Qualifications and requirements include: // Experience in finance, business management, entrepreneurship, small business, social impact via economic growth in an urban setting, and/or consulting; // Previous finance or...
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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.
Business Acumen: B2B Growth – Finding Partners, Landing Contracts
This session covers the full business-to business (B2B) business development arc: from defining your ideal organizational client and building a pipeline to navigating procurement processes and negotiating partnership agreements. Speakers will address how AI is changing B2B sales, from using AI to research prospects and personalize outreach at scale to AI-assisted contract review and customer...
Entrepreneurship Essentials (E2): Incorporation 101 for Startups with Scott Smedresman
Join the Polsky Center and Scott Smedresman, partner at Brown Rudnick LLP, for an informative workshop on the fundamentals of incorporation for startups. In this session, Scott will break down the key elements of incorporation from a legal perspective, diving into topics such as selecting the right type of business entity for your company, choosing...
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...
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 an annual event that brings together search fund entrepreneurs, investors, MBA students, faculty, and other participants in...
Application Deadline: Water Street Private Equity Case Challenge (PECC)
The Water Street Private Equity Case Challenge (PECC) is a case competition that enables teams from Chicago Booth to assess the potential for a leveraged buyout of a publicly listed company. To participate, Chicago Booth students must form teams, select from a list of case options, and apply with a case and financial model.
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There are no events on this day.
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 team may approach developing a...
Application Deadline: College New Venture Challenge (CNVC)
Applications for the College New Venture Challenge are due by November 3 at 3:00 p.m. CST. The College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) is a track of the New Venture Challenge program dedicated to University of Chicago College students. All teams accepted into the CNVC Phase II are eligible to enroll in the CNVC class, which...
Application Deadline: South Side Business Development Internship (Students)
The South Side Business Development Internship provides an opportunity for University of Chicago College students to gain valuable consulting experience working on projects with local community businesses. The program pairs a Polsky Exchange member business with students for quarter-long projects in customer discovery, social media management, and AI implementation. All full-time College students at the...
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There are no events on this day.
Choosing the Right Entity for your Business
Join us for a workshop that explores options and the process of incorporation for startups.Facilitator: Beth Kregor, IJ Clinic DirectorThis workshop will cover:1. The types of business entities and factors that might cause a founder to choose one type of entity over another;2. How to select a jurisdiction in which to form an entity;3. The...
Investing Essentials: Venture Capital (VC) Interview Prep
Polsky Center Investor-in-Residence Dipa Mehta, MBA ‘12, cofounder and managing partner, Valeo Ventures, covers the process of interviewing and building out your thesis and story for roles in venture capital. She explores how best to present your background, your career interests, and your narrative when applying for internships and full-time roles in venture capital.
Entrepreneurship Essentials (E2): Building a Pitch Deck with Melissa Harris
Join the Polsky Center and Entrepreneur-in-Residence Melissa Harris, MBA ’16, for an informative workshop on how to build a pitchdeck. A great pitchdeck is more than a collection of slides. It’s a strategic story about your vision, your market, and the opportunity you’re creating. This workshop will teach you how to craft an investor-ready pitchdeck...
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There are no events on this day.
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...
Notice
There are no events on this day.
Application Deadline (Client): Small Business Financial Fundamentals (2027 Winter Cohort)
Small Business Financial Fundamentals begins with a 10-week intensive program occurring between January and March 2027 for South or West Side businesses to receive tailored technical assistance and consultation related to financial capital pathways and preparedness, business finance education, and coaching. South and West Side business owners with annual revenues approximately between $250,000 and $500,000...
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 two leaders working on the transition from...
Entrepreneurship Essentials (E2): Customer Discovery for Startups with Melissa Byrn
Join the Polsky Center and Melissa Byrn, Assistant Dean for Clinical Research at the University of Chicago Biological Sciences Division, for an informative workshop on early stage customer discovery for startups. Understanding your future customers’ values, pain points, and current solution(s) is critical to ensuring that your product or service will be adopted by your...
Application Deadline: John Edwardson, ’72, Social New Venture Challenge
The John Edwardson, '72, Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC) is run by the Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation at Chicago Booth. It is the cornerstone of the Rustandy Center’s Edwardson Social Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Chicago, which has helped businesses and nonprofits like solar-powered light company LuminAID, African tractor-leasing company Hello Tractor,...
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There are no events on this day.
Driving Growth: A Speaker Series on Operating in a Private Equity and Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (PE/ETA) Context: Healthcare Operations
Join us for an engaging session in the “Driving Growth” series, focusing on strategies for operating and scaling businesses within the private equity (PE) and entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) landscape. Our featured speaker for the session is Rachel Green, CEO of TEAM Services Group. Green will share her road to becoming a CEO in healthcare...
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...
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There are no events on this day.
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There are no events on this day.
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There are no events on this day.
Investing Essentials: Fireside Chat with a First-Year Venture Capitalist
Join Polsky Center Entrepreneur-in-Residence Doug Monieson, MBA '89, and Isha Mehrotra in a fireside chat about being a first-year venture capitalist. Mehrotra is drawn to deeply technical early-stage software and AI teams that are building at the frontier, backing founders who turn cutting-edge technology into durable products. Her experiences as an engineer and entrepreneur define...
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.
Business Acumen Series: Q&A on AI Adoption for Small Business Operations
Have questions about AI and how it could work for your business? Bring them to this session built around you. This is not your typical workshop. While we’ll kick things off with a 30-minute presentation on how small business owners are using AI to streamline operations, save time, and work smarter, the real value is...
Application Deadline: Q2B26 x Chicago Quantum Summit Pitch Competition
Apply now for the Q2B26 x Chicago Quantum Summit pitch competition! Duality is calling all early-stage quantum startups: We invite you to apply for the Q2B26 x Chicago Quantum Summit Pitch Competition, an exclusive opportunity to showcase your startup on a global stage on December 8th at the Chicago Marriott Marquis. Apply now to fast-track...
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Application Deadline: South Side Business Development Internships Host Site (Businesses)
The South Side Business Development Internship provides an opportunity for local businesses to work with University of Chicago College students. The program pairs Polsky Exchange member businesses with students for quarter-long projects in customer discovery, social media management, and AI implementation. To be eligible, you must: Be a current Polsky Exchange members in good standing....
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There are no events on this day.
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Application Deadline: George Shultz Innovation Fund
Managed by the Polsky Center, 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...
Fireside Chat: Chef Erick Williams, Founder and James Beard Award Winner
Join us at the Polsky Exchange for a conversation with Chef Erick Williams, owner and executive chef of Virtue Restaurant & Bar in Chicago’s Hyde Park. Virtue is a Southern American restaurant that leads with a culture of hospitality and kindness. Williams was named Best Chef: Great Lakes by the James Beard Foundation in 2022,...
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...
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There are no events on this day.
Water Street Private Equity Case Challenge (PECC) Finals Competition
Watch Chicago Booth student teams present leveraged buyout cases and financial models in the finals of this private equity competition, showcasing how they assess the potential acquisition of a publicly listed company. The Water Street Private Equity Case Challenge (PECC) is a case competition that enables teams from Chicago Booth to assess the potential for...
Application Deadline: Introduction to Venture Capital
Graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, researchers, and faculty conducting scientific research and study at UChicago, Argonne, and Fermilab are encouraged to apply for this free, non-credit course which has been adapted from two popular entrepreneurship courses at Chicago Booth. The course empowers scientists to understand the underlying economics of a new business. Participants will also gain...
Application Deadline: Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC)
Application deadline for VCIC. The Chicago Booth Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC) is a VC simulation that allows students to think and act as venture capitalists and helps the school identify top student representatives for regional and national intercollegiate competitions.
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