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Sometimes the Riskiest Choice is Playing It Safe

Sizing Up a Startup? Check Out the Founder

The following article was written by Ale Breuer, adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and originally published in Crain's Chicago Business on…

Polsky Center Startups Adgile Media Group and Open Water Team Up to Drive Sustainability

Two startups born out of the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation are showing how collaborations can create impact in unexpected ways. Open Water, the sustainability-focused canned water company, and…

Polsky Center Powers WattShift’s Journey to Transform the Electric Grid

"There’s a missing piece in how the grid interacts with smart devices, that’s where WattShift comes in."   In the moments between classes at the University of Chicago’s Booth…

Small Business Spotlight: Anthos Training Clubs

Anthos Training Club is an award-winning training club located in Hyde Park focused on helping people get stronger, have more energy, and look better. Since launching in 2019, Anthos has…

Bunny Blanco is Reviving a 2,000-Year-Old Drink of the Gods

“The world loves tequila and Mexican beer, so now it’s time for them to try the drink of the gods." During the reign of the Aztec empire, priests…

How the Build and Launch Accelerators Helped Lead These Startups to Success

The Polsky Center’s Build and Launch Accelerators are 10-week summer programs that provide a unique opportunity for founders to focus solely on their businesses and social enterprises in a collaborative…

8 Polsky-Affiliated Startups Named to Chicago Inno’s ‘Chicago Startups to Watch’ List

Eight startups with roots in the Polsky Center or the University of Chicago have been included in an annual list featuring the top Chicago startups to watch for the…

How the Polsky Center Helped Zelia Bridge the Gap Between Fashion and Tech

AI is seemingly everywhere, so why not your closet? Zelia, an AI-powered personal stylist and shopper, aims to bridge the gap between the fashion and the tech worlds. Through…

Where Are They Now? How Kindness Built KindWorks

Update 2/6/2025: KindWorks is featured in Season 7 of Meet The Drapers, a global pitch competition hosted by venture capitalist Tim Draper. Their pitch airs on March 14, and…
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