overview

In ILC:E, members can expect to engage in entrepreneurial projects and learn business fundamentals through discussions, guest speakers, and hands-on learning, ranging from pitching your own startup to real entrepreneurs, to learning the ins and out of the startup lifecycle. ILC:E members can expect to leave meetings with thoughtful discussions on current trends, growing startups, and alternative business models, and be exposed to unique opportunities through our partnerships with local Chicago startups, UCIE, and the Polsky Center.

structure

During the Fall, members can expect more emphasis on business fundamental education. Members will gain invaluable practice presenting and pitching through fun competitions, and learn how to create presentations, business plans, and more.

During the Winter, members will apply their knowledge by creating their own ventures with the help and support of the ILC network. At the end, members will pitch their startups to real entrepreneurs across Chicago.

During the Spring, members can continue working on their startups, and can continue to learn more about the startup lifecycle through field trips to incubators, Chicago companies, and more.

Past Ventures

PopBuy
Through pop-up events on-campus, PopBuy brings in local small businesses to provide students with a cost-effective way to get what they want, right in Reynolds Club. We, provide the necessary logistical and marketing supportto power a cost-effective, convenient option for companies and students alike.

WeEat
WeEat is a mobile platform that lets people order food without paying delivery fees. By aggregating and organizing group orders, WeEat strikes bulk delivery deals with restaurants, minimizing their overhead costs and increasing customer demand due to the resulting lower cost of ordering. WeEat will initially cater exclusively to the UChicago community. The WeEat app will be available on Android and iOS.

cBooks
cBooks is a UChicago textbook rental service that utilizes a transparent two-tier pricing model for paperbacks and hardcovers, offering a low-cost alternative to traditional rental services.
Learn more about cBooks here

Dorm Dads
Dorm Dads is a laundry service run by students for students. Get your laundry picked up from your room, washed, dried and delivered back to you within 4 hours. It's that simple - Satisfaction guaranteed!

PrepMe
ILC Founder Karan Goel sold his startup company, PrepMe, to a major US test-prep company for an undisclosed amount, and is now working on GetSet, another ed-tech startup.

Learn more about PrepMe here

RideVide
Daniel Ni & team created a Facebook-integrated site to share UberX rides to the airport by connecting with other students trying to go to the same location at the same time!