Join this Lunch and Learn with CCC Intelligent Solutions CEO Githesh Ramamurthy as he discusses his career path and shares insights from more than three decades of leading teams. Chicago-based CCC builds software used by auto insurers, collision repair shops, automakers, and parts suppliers to manage accident claims, vehicle repairs,… Read More
Please join us for the kickoff of the 31st annual Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge. This session will introduce students to one of UChicago’s premier startup accelerator programs. Attendees will learn more about the application process, program structure, and resources available throughout the competition.
Please join us for a kickoff for the 31st annual Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge. This session will introduce students to one of UChicago’s premier startup accelerator programs. Attendees will learn more about the application process, program structure, and resources available throughout the competition. 5:00 – 5:30 pm… Read More
Curious about entrepreneurship and innovation at UChicago? Join us for pizza and a look at the Polsky Center programs open to college students.
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… Read More
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… 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.
Relationships drive revenue, but most small business owners network reactively, showing up when they need something rather than building the kind of consistent visibility that generates referrals and opens doors over time. This session helps members develop an intentional networking strategy and build referral pipelines that work without feeling transactional. Read More
This session covers the full arc from identifying when you’re ready to hire to recruiting, onboarding, and managing people effectively on a small business budget, including the strategic use of interns. Speakers will address how AI is reshaping hiring: from AI-assisted job description writing and candidate screening to onboarding tools… Read More
This session focuses on building the internal infrastructure that makes growth sustainable — SOPs, financial systems, and the transition from doing everything yourself to leading a team that does. AI sits at the center of this session, from automating repetitive tasks and drafting SOPs to managing customer communications and tracking… Read More
Join the Polsky Center for an exciting kickoff event for the College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) program. During this session, you’ll hear from keynote speaker and cofounder of Grubhub, Matt Maloney, learn more about the CNVC program, and connect with other students interested in participating. Students already working on ventures… Read More
Undergraduate students interested in applying to the College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) are encouraged to attend this workshop. During the session, we’ll review the different components of the application and answer questions. Time will also be reserved for optional quick pitches where students can share their venture ideas and connect… Read More