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Chicago Booth Announces Winners of the 2017 Social New Venture Challenge

The Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business is pleased to announce the winners of the John Edwardson, ’72, Social New Venture…

These Are the 11 Startups Competing in UChicago’s 2017 New Venture Challenge

A nail care startup, cloud infrastructure platform and non-invasive, self-administered HPV test are among the student ventures that will compete in the finals of the University of Chicago’s 2017 New…

Meet the 11 finalists in the University of Chicago’s 21st New Venture Challenge

In the 21 years since its first iteration, the University of Chicago’s New Venture Challenge has been a launching point for some…

Finalists Named for the 2017 New Venture Challenge

The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business has officially announced the 11 teams moving on to the finals of the New…

Veteran-run Startup Rumi Spice Gets Chance in ‘Shark Tank’

The founders of Chicago startup Rumi Spice have been to war. But the thought of facing a panel of celebrity investors had them quaking, said Kimberly Jung, who, along with…

Living the Silicon Valley Dream. In Chicago.

I’m from California. I love sunshine, hiking trails and blueberries in the winter. So in late 2015, when my company, Tovala, was accepted into Y Combinator after two years of…

Thanks to Grubhub, You Can Now Order Food on TripAdvisor

After having inked a series of deals with different hotels, TripAdvisor signed its first partnership with a food delivery service. The Needham, Ma.-based travel company announced on Monday an agreement…

Polsky Center Leader Starr Marcello Testifies Before Congress

Starr Marcello, executive director of the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, testified before the United States House of Representatives Small Business Committee on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. The hearing,…

Booth ETA Hopefuls Pitch at the Third Annual Search Fund Summit

“This is why I believe I will be a good CEO and partner, and why I think you should invest in my fund.” You don’t often hear phrases like this…

This Chicago Startup Aims to Create Company Culture for High-Growth Companies

High growth companies are usually hyper-focused on driving sales, revenue, traction and business development. A company-wide yoga class? Improv lessons for the sales team? A manicure bar on a random…

Origin Ventures Closes ‘Milestone’ $80M Fourth Fund

Chicago venture capital firm Origin Ventures announced today it has closed its fourth fund, a significant milestone for the Midwest firm best known for its success as an early investor…

10 Illinois Green Tech Startups to Watch

An ecosystem flourishes when good ideas, money to fund those ideas, and talent to fill those jobs all exist in the same place at the same time. In Chicago, the…
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