The Polsky Exchange incubates 15-20 companies at a time, in addition to the thousands of companies run by the Polsky Exchange’s 3,000+ members. The Polsky Exchange fosters innovation and commercialization through 34,000-square feet of shared co-working space, a state-of-the-art Fabrication Lab, and full calendar programming and workshops designed to help entrepreneurs translate their ideas into businesses.
Overview
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Member benefits include: * Educational Opportunities * Fab Lab * Co-working Space * Community * Mentorship
Polsky Incubator
The Polsky Incubator provides space, mentorship, and support to early-stage startups, helping them achieve critical milestones and grow into sustainable businesses.
Fabrication Lab
The Fab Lab offers entrepreneurs opportunities to transform their ideas into physical objects to share, test, and perfect.
Workshops and Events
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Featured Events
Join us to learn critical skills for starting your own business and networking with fellow entrepreneurs.
26
Jan
It’s Not You; It’s New! Tech, AI, and Social Media for Entrepreneurs Who Want Their Time Back
26
Jan
Investing Essentials: Trends vs. Fads in Private Equity
27
Jan
Entrepreneurship Essentials (E2): Competitive Intelligence – Using AI, with Phil Leslie
28
Jan
Polsky Exchange Member Breakfast: E-Commerce & Retail
28
Jan
Info Session: George Shultz Innovation Fund
29
Jan
Polsky Exchange E-Commerce Growth: 2026 State of the E-Commerce Industry
30
Jan
Rattan L. Khosa SeedCon: Beyond the Hype
2
Feb
Investing Essentials: Value Creation in Uncertain Times
Guided Tour
Come See Us!
Interested in seeing the space? Throughout the year, tours are offered at The Polsky Exchange to check out the space, discuss membership options, and meet members of the Polsky team.
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