During this workshop, the newly appointed Evening-Weekend Club Co-Chairs will discuss methods for broadening participants’ networks ETA community at Booth. Prior to the summer break, attendees will receive information on conferences, resources, webinars, and other opportunities designed to support their ETA journey. The session also offers attendees a chance to… Read More
This workshop will explore unconventional business models and operations in the world of ETA. We will be joined by ETA operators George Baumann, MBA ’17, Mike Ojile, and Ryan Sullivan. Attendees will engage in a discussion aimed at broadening their perspectives… Read More
Join the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Scott Smedresman, partner at Brown Rudnick LLP, for an informative and practical workshop designed to help founders navigate the legal landscape of forming a company, handling founder matters, and closing on first capital. This session will be in-person with a virtual… Read More
Join the Polsky Center and Phil Leslie to explore how AI is transforming competitive intelligence and giving today’s founders an advantage no previous generation has had. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to use AI to clearly see how competitors position themselves, who they truly target, and where they… Read More
Join the Polsky Center and Entrepreneur-in-Residence Melissa Harris for an informative workshop on how to build a pitch deck. A great pitch deck is more than a collection of slides—it’s a strategic story about your vision, your market, and the opportunity you’re creating. This workshop will teach you how… Read More
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