The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the Harry L. Davis Center for Leadership at the University of Chicago present the Polsky Founders’ Circles, a virtual place where you can connect with fellow founders to take stock of your company’s current challenges and opportunities, receive coaching from an expert… Read More
Join us to learn about Alchemist Chicago, a new global accelerator designed to transform scientific breakthroughs into market-ready ventures. A collaboration between Alchemist Accelerator and the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, this program is now accepting applications for deep tech startups. Who Should Attend This program… Read More
Join us to learn about Alchemist Chicago, a global accelerator designed to transform scientific breakthroughs into market-ready ventures. A collaboration between Alchemist Accelerator and the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, this program is now accepting applications for deep tech startups. Who Should Attend This program is… Read More
This workshop guides participants through the practical application of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) within acquired businesses. We will be joined by Booth alumni Alex Hodgkin, MBA ’14, Michael Tobey, MBA ’12, and Brian Vanderheyden, MBA ’14. These experts will draw on… Read More
This workshop centers on the resilience and determination required to navigate challenges as an operator in acquired businesses. Industry leaders Rock Irvin, MBA ’17, Jake Levine, MBA ‘, and Jose Di Geronimo, MBA ’18, will share firsthand accounts, lessons learned, and practical strategies for… Read More
This is a virtual info session for the Polsky Founders’ Fund Fellowship (PF3). The Polsky Founders’ Fund Fellowship (PF3) is a resource available to graduating University of Chicago students who are committed to growing a company after graduation. The goal of the program is to provide entrepreneurs with funding… Read More
During this workshop, Patrick Mays, MBA ’22, COO of Morris Technology Solutions, and Tim Morris, former president of Morris Technology Solutions, will lead a session on “From Initial Call to the First 100 Days: Taking the Lead and Navigating Seller Transitions.” They will share lessons learned from… Read More
During this workshop, Patrick Mays, MBA ’22, COO of Morris Technology Solutions, and Tim Morris, former president of Morris Technology Solutions, will lead a session on “From Initial Call to the First 100 Days: Taking the Lead and Navigating Seller Transitions.” They will share lessons learned from… Read More
We welcome Sam Duprey, MBA ’16, and Max Gaby, MBA ’16, principals at Caliber Companies, to lead a session titled “Power in Business Partnerships: Collaborate, Divide & Conquer.” They will share lessons learned from conducting a partnered search and successfully acquiring their business, Innovative… Read More
This series features presentations by capital providers and information about how to access different forms of capital. The speakers for this event are Andrew Leon Hanna and Anny Dow, cofounders of Mona Ventures. Mona is a platform that helps small businesses access capital from mission-driven funders. Andrew is a… Read More
Join the Polsky Center’s Investor in-Residence, Tim Kelly, MBA ’00, for an interactive workshop on topics related to emotional intelligence and connecting life lessons to paving a successful career path for yourself.
This virtual info session will introduce the Build and Launch Accelerator and cover the basics of the program, including the timeline, application information, eligibility, expectations, and past success stories. The session will also include ample time for audience questions.