The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation bridges the gap between knowledge and practice, idea and action, and research and impact through education, partnerships, and new venture creation. We recently sat down with the team from Polsky to ask a few questions.

When pursuing his MBA, the number one priority for Gilad Andorn was having the ability to control his own journey and set the path that was right for his career goals. The flexibility of Chicago Booth's curriculum allowed him to explore his options, including entering a start-up into the New Venture Challenge, interning at a local venture capital firm, and participating in the PE/VC lab class. Hear how Gilad utilized Booth's resources to make the most of his MBA »

Having the flexibility to be intellectually curious taught Venkat to manage risk and tackle difficult business problems.

When Booth students talk about their favorite MBA classes, you start to understand why there is so much to be gained from the MBA program with the greatest academic freedom. In choosing courses that excite just as much as challenge, Booth students uncover new ways to achieve their professional and personal goals.

What is the real impact of Booth’s MBA? It’s important to understand how Booth's academic freedom, enriched classroom environment, and supportive global network allows you to take full advantage of your time and to truly get the most out of your MBA experience and future career.

Professor Günter J. Hitsch says if you want to be a more effective marketer, learn some data science. In this era of data-driven marketing, being able to analyze data is critical to understanding consumer decision-making. That’s why Professor Hitsch challenges his students to dig into the data, and use it to support business decisions.

For Roland Cole, getting an MBA from Chicago Booth has allowed him to boost his quantitative skills and land an internship at a top wealth management firm. Just as important, Roland’s experience has given him the opportunity to help build an even stronger Booth community. Hear how Roland is using his MBA to pay it forward.