This series features presentations by capital providers and information about how to access different forms of capital. The speaker for this event is Alex Felton, vice president and senior business development officer at Pursuit. Pursuit’s mission is simple: to provide businesses with affordable loans and resources so they can reach higher… Read More
This series features presentations by capital providers and information about how to access different forms of capital. The speaker for this event is Borislava Karageorgieva, president, Board of Directors, Chicago Booth Angels Network of Chicago and New York. The Chicago Booth Angels Network of Chicago and New York (CBAN Chicago and… Read More
Retail Readiness: Getting Your Product on the Shelf is a focused workshop designed to help small businesses prepare their products for retail success, from local boutiques and online marketplaces to national retailers. Participants will learn what buyers look for, how to position their product competitively, and how to pitch to… Read More
This series features presentations by capital providers and information about how to access different forms of capital. The speaker for this event is Kwasi K Appiah Jr, small business specialist, US Bank. As the fifth-largest commercial bank in the United States, US Bank built a… Read More
On Thursday, April 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., our Polsky Center Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIR) and Investors-in-Residence (IIR) will be available for in-person advising sessions in the Polsky Suite. You can sign up for a 30 minute 1-on-1 session with an EIR/IIR, or you can register for a group discussion. Read More
As an entrepreneur, going from an idea to finding “fit” and then landing your first sale are the hardest steps in getting started. In this session, Chris Sell, cofounder of GrowthLoop, will share strategies learned through 20 years of entrepreneurship on how you can iterate faster to find “fit” for… Read More
Corporate Collision provides an opportunity for corporate partners to discover, connect, and collaborate with some of the nation’s top quantum startups. Select corporations will have the opportunity to present a short “reverse pitch” (5 minutes), sharing more about their innovation initiatives, including specific challenges or areas of interest for which… Read More
Entrepreneurs and small business teams don’t have time—or money—to waste. These four questions show up again and again in small businesses: ● “How do we make progress when the work feels too big?” ● “How do we stay focused when everything feels urgent?” ● “How do we stay aligned when… Read More
The Polsky Exchange’s On Deck Pitch is a Small Business Development Center initiative designed to help entrepreneurs develop and refine their pitching skills and prepare to effectively present their businesses to potential investors or lenders. Join as an observer to watch small businesses pitch. Your feedback on the various pitches… Read More
We are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Edward L. Kaplan, ’71 New Venture Challenge at Chicago Booth. Given the growth of this Booth-critical program since 1997, we have a lot to celebrate—and, as such, we are planning a series of campus-wide events in honor of what’s been accomplished over… Read More
Celebrate SBDC Day with a special breakfast spotlight honoring the entrepreneurs we proudly serve. This engaging morning event will bring together SBDC clients, partners, and community stakeholders for networking, inspiration, and connection over breakfast. The highlight of the program will feature two SBDC client as guest speakers who will share… Read More
This month’s Exchange member breakfast brings together our community of entrepreneurs and innovators for an exchange of ideas, networking, and collaboration. Connect with fellow members, share insights, and foster meaningful connections within the Polsky Exchange network. Guest Speaker: Kevin P. Davenport, founder, The Ideal Candidate Kevin P. Davenport… Read More