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Phase II Teams Selected for the Social New Venture Challenge

The Social Enterprise Initiative has announced the 14 teams accepted into phase II of the 2017 John Edwardson, ’72, Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC). The SNVC is the social impact…

Shark Tank Veteran LuminAID Launches Kickstarter Campaign for New Product

LuminAID, the Chicago company that found success on "Shark Tank" two years ago, is turning to Kickstarter to fund the launch of its latest product. Co-founders Anna Stork ⇒ and…

Kicked into Gear: 6 Chicago Startups That Saw Success Through Crowdfunding

Great ideas are just the first step to building a great product, but getting funding is the real hurdle in turning your idea into a reality. While you could turn…

Tribetayling and Pronto Advance to GNVC Finals

On January 29, MBA teams competed at the semi-finals of the 2017 Global New Venture Challenge (GNVC) in Chicago. Waverly Deutsch, clinical professor of entrepreneurship at Chicago Booth and the…

Polsky Center Receives $30,000 National Science Foundation Grant for Female STEM Entrepreneurs

Yesterday, the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced that the University of Chicago was one of eight Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) sites and nodes across the nation that have been selected…

Grubhub’s New TV ads: A Bid for Authenticity

Grubhub Inc. is showcasing authentic moments, or as real as they can be when culled from 10 hours of footage, in a new TV campaign as the food delivery service…

The Local Entrepreneur Creates an Everyday Alternative for the Guy-on-the-go.

WHO TO WATCH: RAMZI ASSAF The local entrepreneur creates an everyday alternative for the guy-on-the-go. AGE: 26. LIVES IN: The Loop. CLAIM TO FAME: CEO and founder of Portefini (Portefini.com),…

Startups Prep Pitches for Shot at New Venture Challenge

When applying for the University of Chicago’s New Venture Challenge, Steve Kaplan warns hopeful entrepreneurs not to pretend their numbers are conservative. “I’m the guy wearing the sport jacket —…

Forbes 30 Under 30: Food & Drink

Katlin Smith started working on her business as a side project before leaving her job at Deloitte to build her brand full-time. Four years later Simple Mills, based in Chicago,…

Simple Mills’ Not-so-simple Success: 5 Questions with Founder Katlin Smith

After suffering from joint pain, Katlin Smith, now 28, took a hard look at her eating habits and opted for more whole, natural foods. She soon discovered a lack of…

Jerry Jones-Backed Blue Star Sports Acquires UChicago-Born CaptainU

A University of Chicago-born sports recruiting startup just got acquired by Blue Star Sports, a sports software company backed by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. Read more.

Instacart Predicts These 2 Chicago Startups Will Have a Huge 2017

What products will soar in popularity on Instacart in 2017? According to the grocery delivery giant, a Chicago startup’s gluten-free baking mixes and a locally-made protein bar are poised for…
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