The Sterling Partners Investment Thesis Challenge (SPITC) encourages students to form teams to conceive and propose an original investment thesis they wish to work on. Selected teams work with mentors at private equity firms over a span of three months to develop an investment thesis based on proprietary research and… Read More
Join the Polsky Center and Michelle Aronson, Owner of Culture and Strategy Lab, for an engaging workshop on building workplace culture. In this interactive session, Michelle will discuss the critical roles strategic HR and culture play in your business’s success, and also share actionable strategies to create an aligned culture… Read More
Join the Polsky Center and Melissa Harris, adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at Booth and entrepreneur in residence, for a workshop on public relations and media. In this informative session, Melissa will discuss how the media works, and how you can be equipped to effectively communicate your message to the public. Read More
Join the Polsky Center and Emily Underwood, Clinical Professor of Law at The University of Chicago Law School, for an informative session on incorporation specifically as it relates to startups. In this workshop, Emily will explain the key elements of incorporation from a legal perspective, diving into topics such as… Read More
The Water Street Private Equity Case Challenge (PECC) is a case competition that enables teams from Chicago Booth to assess the potential for a leveraged buyout of a publicly-listed company. To participate, Chicago Booth students must form teams, select from a list of case options posted in the early fall… Read More
Are you a University of Chicago PhD or postdoctoral researcher interested in leveraging your scientific training toward innovation and entrepreneurship? Read More
The Orange Grove Bio (OGB) Senior Associate Program is designed to expose promising scientists to a world of venture capital and biotech. Read More
The Polsky Center is proud to launch the Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (ETA) Fellows Program in the 2024-25 academic year. This program is designed to provide tailored opportunities and resources to Chicago Booth students who plan to enter the ETA space immediately or within a few years of earning their MBA. Read More
Virtual information session for Transform cohort 4 application cycle. APPLY HERE — Transform is powered by Deep Tech Ventures at the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in partnership with UChicago’s Data Science Institute. This unique 16-week program focuses on solving data driven… Read More
The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation & the Harry L. Davis Center for Leadership at the University of Chicago present the Polsky Founders’ Circles, a virtual place where early-stage and growth-stage company founders can connect with fellow founders to take stock of your company’s current challenges and opportunities, receive… Read More
The Resurgence cleantech accelerator is powered by Deep Tech Ventures at the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Startups will gain access to business training and technical advisement, premier facilities, industry mentors, student talent, and venture capital, as well as additional funding opportunities. This 9-month hybrid program… Read More
The Private Equity and Venture Capital (PE/VC) Lab was created for Chicago MBA Booth students to learn firsthand about the PE and VC industries. Through the combination of an intensive internship at a PE or VC firm and an academic course, students become active participants in the analysis of real-world… Read More