Join us for an application preparation workshop and Quick Pitch event for the Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge (NVC) on Wednesday, January 13, 2027, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Harper Center. Professors Steve Kaplan and Mark Tebbe will share best practices for constructing a feasibility summary… Read More
Watch Chicago Booth student teams present leveraged buyout cases and financial models in the finals of this private equity competition, showcasing how they assess the potential acquisition of a publicly listed company. The Water Street Private Equity Case Challenge (PECC) is a case competition that enables teams from Chicago Booth… Read More
The Chicago Booth Private Equity Conference, hosted by the Chicago Booth Private Equity Club and the Polsky Center, is an annual event that brings together investors, students, and entrepreneurs to network and share insights into the dynamics of investing in a constantly changing economy. The conference builds on Booth’s tradition… Read More
What does it take to convince an investor to back your startup before you’ve even graduated? Hear from two early-stage investors who will share what they look for in founders, how they decide to write their first checks, and how students can get noticed without an established network. Josh Browder… Read More
Entrepreneurs who have been operating their businesses, as well as those with brand-new ideas and ventures, are welcome to work with licensed attorneys to establish their legal entities. Attorneys will advise on entity choice and help founders prepare organization or incorporation filings in Illinois or Delaware. The Polsky Exchange is… Read More
The Polsky Center and Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital Group will host the Venture Capital Investment Competition in person on January 8, 2027, at the Gleacher Center. Watch six Chicago Booth teams compete in this VC investment simulation, with opportunities to observe as they engage in due diligence sessions with entrepreneurs… Read More
Students with ventures accepted into the College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) are expected to attend this CNVC class orientation. Students who are not yet on a team but are interested in joining one are also encouraged to attend. During the orientation, accepted students will pitch their ventures, and attendees will… Read More
Join us at the Polsky Exchange for a conversation with Chef Erick Williams, owner and executive chef of Virtue Restaurant & Bar in Chicago’s Hyde Park. Virtue is a Southern American restaurant that leads with a culture of hospitality and kindness. Williams was named Best Chef: Great Lakes by… Read More
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.
The energy transition is one of the largest capital reallocations in modern history, and it needs people. Founders to build the companies, investors to fund them, and operators to scale what works. The question is where the real openings are right now. Join us for a conversation with two leaders… Read More
The clean energy transition is often described as unstoppable — driven by falling costs, improving technology, and market momentum that no policy shift can reverse. But is that confidence warranted? Or does the pace and shape of the transition still hinge on decisions being made right now? Join us for… Read More
Join the Polsky Center’s entrepreneurs-in-residence (EIR) and investors-in-residence (IIR) for in-person advising. Fresh coffee and pastries will be provided. The EIRs and IIRs below will be available. Cass Ziegel and Dipa Mehta will be hosting "Ask Me Anything" group discussions and Mus Chagal will facilitate a group discussion on "From… Read More