The Chicago Booth Private Equity Conference, hosted by the Chicago Booth Private Equity Group 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 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 the James Beard Foundation… 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
Have questions about AI and how it could work for your business? Bring them to this session built around you. This is not your typical workshop. While we’ll kick things off with a 30-minute presentation on how small business owners are using AI to streamline operations, save time, and work… Read More
The Rattan L. Khosa SeedCon is Chicago Booth’s flagship entrepreneurship and venture capital conference. Through keynote fireside chats, panel discussions, and networking sessions, SeedCon provides opportunities for entrepreneurs, investors, and passionate members of the startup ecosystem to explore emerging industry themes and connect over shared ideas. With an impressive lineup… Read More