Join the Polsky Center and Christina Hachikian, adjunct associate professor of strategic management at Chicago Booth and founder of Hatch Gemini, for an informative workshop on how to tell a story with your financial modeling. This session will teach you how to transform quantitative analysis into compelling, strategic narratives… Read More
Join the Polsky Center and Jeff Berman to discuss how attention works, how to create a compelling message, and how to build upon early success to gain real market traction. This session is a follow-up to Jeff’s workshop on February 10. It is… Read More
Join the Polsky Center and Jeff Berman for an informative workshop on how startups miss their market. Participants will learn how to validate demand, identify customers who actually care, and adapt their product or strategy before time and capital run out. This is part 1 of a… Read More
Join Polsky Center Investor-in-Residence Duane Jackson, founder and managing partner of Author Capital Partners, for a discussion on how private equity can create value in uncertain times. “Draw down your revolvers and batten down the hatches” is the advice many savvy private equity investors offer portfolio companies in a… Read More
Join the Polsky Center and Phil Leslie for an informative workshop on using AI for a competitive edge in your startup. In a world where AI is reshaping every industry, gaining competitive advantage is not just about using the latest tools—it is about understanding how to apply them strategically. This… Read More
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. Read More
Join the Polsky Center and Ben Register, founder of Bluegrass Pharmaceuticals, for an informative session on how to build a cap table. A cap table is one of the most important financial documents for any company. This workshop will equip you with the skills to build, interpret, and manage a… Read More
Join the Evening/Weekend ETA Club for an engaging panel discussion featuring active searchers in the entrepreneurship-through-acquisition (ETA) space. Panelists d by Rodrigue Djikeuchi, MBA ’25, Jon Hoffman, MBA ’26, Nick Lee, and Lauren Privitera will share insights from… Read More
Polsky Center Investor-in-Residence Duane Jackson, founder and managing partner of Author Capital Partners, leads 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… Read More
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… Read More
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 >>
Join the Polsky center and Melissa Harris, MBA ’16, Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at Booth and Entrepreneur in Residence, for an informative workshop on how to pitch effectively. This will be a dynamic and interactive workshop that will leverage Melissa’s past experience as a business columnist for the Chicago Tribune,… Read More