Polsky Exchange Member Breakfast

Polsky Exchange Member Breakfast

Start your day right with breakfast at the Polsky Exchange and an opportunity to get a professional headshot taken

By Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Date and time

Wednesday, April 16 · 8:30 - 10am CDT

Location

Polsky Exchange North

1452 E 53rd St Floor 2 Chicago, IL 60615

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Calling all Polsky Exchange Members. Start your day right with coffee and treats at the Polsky Exchange. You don't want to miss it!

There is going to be a session for professional headshots starting at 8:00am

This month's Exchange member breakfast aims to bring together our community of entrepreneurs for an exchange of ideas, networking, and collaboration. It's an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow members, share insights, and foster meaningful connections within the Polsky Exchange network.

Guest Speaker: Noelle Curtis Founder and CEO of Bisi Blvd

Noelle Curtis is a dynamic and seasoned business leader, widely regarded for her entrepreneurial expertise, strategic acumen and people-centric approach in both nonprofit and for-profit sectors. As the former Director of Credit to Capital at Chicago Sunshine Enterprises, Noelle managed approximately $2M under her leadership, driving impactful initiatives and strategic plans.Before her role at Chicago Sunshine Enterprises, Noelle demonstrated remarkable entrepreneurial success as the owner and operator of Pretty Dapper P.C., a Chicagobased day spa. There, she achieved a consistent 25% annual profit margin, significantly outperforming the industry average of 8%, while emphasizing client retention and operational efficiency. Her most recent venture, Bisi Blvd. Inc., is a hybrid SaaS/Fintech company she founded to design, develop and market innovative, industry-agnostic digital operational tools for start-ups, further showcasing her versatility and commitment to empowering emerging businesses.

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The Polsky Center offers several hands-on learning opportunities aimed at helping students, researchers, faculty, and community members pursue their entrepreneurial endeavors or careers in private equity, venture capital, entrepreneurship through acquisition, and more. Visit us at at polsky.uchicago.edu.