Curious about breaking into venture capital or investing at the early stage?
Join us for an intimate fireside chat exploring what it’s really like to be a first-year VC. This session brings together two experienced minds in entrepreneurship and investing to reflect on early-career VC challenges, wins, and growth.

🎙️ Speakers:

• Ilana Habib (MBA ’25) – Principal at Cintrifuse Capital and early-stage investor with experience across startups, angel investing, and venture capital labs.

• Doug Monieson (MBA ’89) – Polsky Center Entrepreneur-in-Residence and longtime investor and mentor in the Chicago startup ecosystem.

You’ll hear Ilana’s personal journey into VC—from startup operations at Mainstay to her role in seed-stage investing—and gain insights into what venture firms look for, how to grow your network, and what skills matter most early on.

📅 Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Chicago Booth – Charles M. Harper Center, Room C-01
5807 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, IL 60637
🎟️ Open to: Students, aspiring VCs, entrepreneurs, and startup ecosystem members

This is a rare opportunity to learn firsthand from a rising leader in VC and connect with others interested in venture careers.