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  • Investing Essentials: PE Due Diligence

    Join the Polsky Center’s Investor-in-Residence Tim Kelly for a workshop on due diligence on PE Funds for employment or investment. This workshop will explore how one diligences the merits of a partnership for employment as well as investment purposes. Tim has been involved in private equity for nearly three decades in senior leadership and investment...

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  • Investing Essentials: How to Build a Strong Investment Thesis

    Chicago Booth - Charles M. Harper Center, Room C-01 5807 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, IL, United States
    Hybrid Event

    Join Polsky Center’s Private Equity Investor-in-Residence (IIR), Duane Jackson, for a workshop focused on building a strong investment thesis. Topics will 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 proposal and thesis as it...

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  • Investing Essentials: From Associate to Partner – The Neuroscience behind Being an Effective Leader

    Virtual / Online Event

    Join the Polsky Center’s Investor-in-Residence and organizational psychologist, Tim Kelly, MBA '00, for an interactive workshop to discuss the transition of associate to partner and the neuroscience behind being an effective leader. Tim has been involved in private equity for nearly three decades in senior leadership and investment management roles with Allstate Insurance Company, Heller...

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  • Investing Essentials: Careers in Early-Stage Private Equity (PE)

    Gleacher Center, Room 308 450 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago, United States

    Are you interested in a career in private equity, particularly in the exciting and dynamic early-stage sector? Join us for an insightful workshop led by Duane Jackson, Investor-in-Residence at the Polsky Center and a seasoned expert in the field of private equity. This workshop will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the early-stage private...

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  • Investing Essentials: Sourcing and Thematic Investing

    Chicago Booth - Charles M. Harper Center, Room C-04

    Join Polsky Center Investor-in-Residence Dipa Mehta, MBA ’12, cofounder and managing partner, Valeo Ventures for an engaging panel discussion on thematic investing.

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  • Investing Essentials: Strategies for Due Diligence and How to Close a Deal

    Gleacher Center, Room 304 450 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

    Join the Polsky Center and Investor-in-Residence Dipa Mehta, MBA '12, for a hands-on workshop exploring key strategies for conducting thorough due diligence. This session will cover best practices for evaluating potential investments, identifying risks, and ensuring informed decision-making throughout the acquisition process. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or operator, this workshop will provide valuable insights...

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  • Investing Essentials: Secrets to Building Effective Slide Decks

    Zoom (virtual webinar)
    Virtual Event

    Polsky Center Investor-in-Residence Tim Kelly, MBA ’00, will cover 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. This workshop will be particularly helpful for students participating in the Private Equity Case...

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  • Investing Essentials: Intro to Corporate Venture Capital

    Gleacher Center, Room 422 450 Cityfront Plaza Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

    Polsky Center Investor-in-Residence, Dipa Mehta, MBA ’12, cofounder and managing partner, Valeo Ventures, provides an introduction to Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) and explores the goals of CVC organizations, how to structure, measure success, and compare CVC to traditional venture capital. Learn more about Investing Essentials >>

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  • Investing Essentials: VC Interview Prep

    Chicago Booth - Charles M. Harper Center, Room C-02 5807 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
    Hybrid Event

    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. Learn...

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  • Investing Essentials: From Associate to Partner – The Neuroscience Behind Being an Effective Leader

    Zoom (virtual webinar)

    Join the Polsky Center’s Investor-in-Residence and organizational psychologist, Tim Kelly, MBA ’00, for an interactive workshop on the transition from associate to partner. Tim will delve into the neuroscience behind effective leadership, highlighting the importance of self-knowledge and social knowledge and how these skills support career growth. Cameras on and active participation are encouraged.

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  • Investing Essentials: Success and Failure in One’s Life and Career

    Zoom (virtual webinar)

    Join Polsky Center Investor-in-Residence Tim Kelly, MBA ’00, for an interactive workshop on the importance of defining what success and failure mean as you prepare for a career in business, finance, entrepreneurship, and the business of life. Cameras on and active participation are encouraged.

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  • Investing Essentials: Trends vs. Fads in Private Equity

    Join Polsky Center Investor-in-Residence Duane Jackson, founder and managing partner of Author Capital Partners, for a workshop comparing the difference between trends and fads, exploring emerging trends, and discussing buzzwords in the current private equity climate. In-person attendance and active participation encouraged.

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  • Investing Essentials: Lessons from Failure

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    Join the Polsky Center’s Investor in-Residence, Tim Kelly, MBA '00, for an interactive workshop on topics related to emotional intelligence and connecting life lessons to paving a successful career path for yourself.

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