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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...

    • Booth MBA Students
    • Booth MiM/MiF Students
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  • Polsky Center College Founders Forum

    Charles M. Harper Center, 5807 S Woodlawn Ave, C01, Chicago, Illinois 60637 5807 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    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.

    • College Students
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  • Business Acumen: B2B Growth – Finding Partners, Landing Contracts

    Polsky Exchange North, 1452 E 53rd St, Chicago, Illinois 60615 1452 E 53rd St, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    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...

    • Local Business Owners
    • Members of the Public
    • Polsky Exchange Members
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  • 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...

    • Alumni
    • Booth MBA Students
    • Booth MiM/MiF Students
    • College Students
    • Polsky Exchange Members
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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...

    • Booth MBA Students
    • Faculty
    • PhD & Other Graduate Students
    • Postdocs & Researchers
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  • 13th Annual Booth-Kellogg Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Conference

    Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E Wacker Dr, Grand Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois 60601 151 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    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...

    • Alumni
    • Booth MBA Students
    • Booth MiM/MiF Students
    • College Students
    • Industry & Investors
    • Local Business Owners
    • Members of the Public
    • PhD & Other Graduate Students
    • Polsky Exchange Members
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  • 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.

    • Booth MBA Students
    • Booth MiM/MiF Students
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  • Investing Essentials: How to Build a Strong Investment Thesis

    Charles M. Harper Center, 5807 S Woodlawn Ave, C01, Chicago, Illinois 60637 5807 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    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...

    • Alumni
    • Booth MBA Students
    • Booth MiM/MiF Students
    • College Students
    • PhD & Other Graduate Students
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  • 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...

    • College Students
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  • 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...

    • College Students
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  • Choosing the Right Entity for your Business

    Polsky Exchange North 1452 E 53rd St, Chicago, Illinois 60615 1452 E 53rd St, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Join us for a workshop that explores options and the process of incorporation for startups.​Facilitator: Beth Kregor, IJ Clinic Director​This 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...

    • Local Business Owners
    • Members of the Public
    • Polsky Exchange Members
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  • Investing Essentials: Venture Capital (VC) Interview Prep

    Charles M. Harper Center, 5807 S Woodlawn Ave, C01, Chicago, Illinois 60637 5807 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    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.

    • Alumni
    • Booth MBA Students
    • Booth MiM/MiF Students
    • PhD & Other Graduate Students
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