The following article was written by Jamie Shah, entrepreneur-in-residence at the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation and an adjunct professor at Chicago Booth School of Business, and originally published in Crain’s Chicago Business… Keep reading
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 December 16, 2024. Read the original article. Startup… Keep reading
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 Adgile Media Group, which transforms trucks into mobile… Keep reading
“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 School of Business, Will Blanchard wasn’t just thinking about exams… Keep reading
https://polsky.uchicago.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/supersmall_SBS-Anthos-5.23_2-1.mp4 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 taken part in three different programs at… Keep reading
“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 and royalty consumed a mystical drink from the gods thought… Keep reading
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 and dynamic environment. The Build track is designed for… Keep reading
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 year. Now in its 10th year, Chicago Inno’s annual “Startups… Keep reading
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 its app, Zelia can curate the perfect outfit for… Keep reading
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 audience voting is now open. Watch a preview of… Keep reading
Launched in 2019, the Alumni New Venture Challenge (ANVC) is the newest track of the New Venture Challenge – the top-ranked university accelerator that has been helping seed businesses for 27 years. With… Keep reading
Sean Harper, cofounder and CEO, Kin Sean Harper, AB ’03, MBA ’09, knew his passion from an early age. “Going back to high school, I was the kid who was reading Milton Friedman while programming his own… Keep reading