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Overview

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.

The Space: Stats:

34,000

Square foot co-worker space

10-20

Startups housed at one time

2,500+

Members

450+

Events

10
Nov
Application Deadline: Small Business Growth Program, Client Cohort
Monday, November 10, 2025  //  3:00 p.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time
10
Nov
Application Deadline: Small Business Financial Fundamentals Program, Client Cohort, Winter Quarter
Monday, November 10, 2025  //  3:00 p.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time
11
Nov
Polsky Office Hours @ Booth 455 featuring Julie Colhoff and Megan Fox
Tuesday, November 11, 2025  //  10:00 a.m.
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11
Nov
Investing Essentials: Fireside Chat with a First-Year Venture Capitalist
Tuesday, November 11, 2025  //  12:00 p.m.
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12
Nov
Entrepreneurship Essentials (E2): Cap Table Management with Ben Register
Wednesday, November 12, 2025  //  12:00 p.m.
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13
Nov
Business Acumen: What to Know Before Moving into a Physical Space
Thursday, November 13, 2025  //  10:00 a.m.
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13
Nov
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Workshop: From Initial Call to the First 100 Days: Taking the Lead and Navigating Seller Transitions
Thursday, November 13, 2025  //  5:00 p.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time
17
Nov
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Workshop: Managing People: Hiring, Performance Management, Incentives, and Firing
Monday, November 17, 2025  //  12:00 p.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time

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