Application Workshop and Quick Pitch: New Venture Challenge (NVC)
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January
Wednesday
17:00–19:00 2027 · Chicago time

Application Workshop and Quick Pitch New Venture Challenge (NVC)

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Chicago Booth Harper Center 5807 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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  • Steve Kaplan Speaker
  • Mark Tebbe Speaker
  • Amber Bradley Williams Host
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Join us for an application preparation workshop and Quick Pitch event for the Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge (NVC) on Wednesday, January 13, 2027, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Harper Center.

Professors Steve Kaplan and Mark Tebbe will share best practices for constructing a feasibility summary and provide information on the NVC.

If you are considering applying, you should not miss this event.

Prior to the presentation, you are invited to a quick pitch session where you can share your idea or look for a team to join. Students pitching will have 60 seconds to describe their idea (no slides allowed), their accomplishments to date, and the skills they want to add to the team. The quick pitch session will be held from 5:00 – 5:30 p.m.

All students interested in joining a team are encouraged to attend. Registration is required to pitch your idea as a presenter. You will be able to sign up to pitch at the registration desk.

Agenda:

  • 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. // Quick Pitches

  • 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. // Application Preparation Workshop and Q&A

  • 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. // Networking

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Chicago Booth Harper Center

5807 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA

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