Online Event

Meet the Chicago Startup Ecosystem w/ TechStars & More (Online)

Learn about the local ecosystem

Date

Aug 23, 2022

Time

04:00 pm - 05:30 pm

Address

Online Event

Timezone

Chicago has a fast growing startup ecosystem, and entrepreneurs here are lucky to have so many resources available to help them in their journey. However, many people don't know about all of the resources available, the differences between them, or what resources are right for them. At this online and interactive event, we will gather representatives from different entrepreneurial organizations, including Techstars and top local entrepreneurs, to outline the local resources and provide tips on how to build a startup in Chicago.

Guest Speakers

Jason Jacobsohn, Managing Director, Founder Institute Chicago
Joshua Furstoss, Chapter Director, Chicago, Founders Network
Scott Issen, President & CEO, Future Founders
Zareen Khan, Program Manager, gener8tor Sustainability
Brad Schnitzer, Program Manager, Techstars Chicago

Who Should Attend?

Anyone who is launching or thinking about launching a local startup
Anyone who wants to meet local investors, accelerators, co-working spaces, and founders
Anyone who wants to learn about the resources available for local entrepreneurs

What is the Agenda?

Introduction
Panel Discussion with Representatives from Top Local Organizations
Question and Answer Session
Online Networking

For more information about the investors, incubators, and tech events available in Chicago, see our list of Startup Resources.

Speakers

Scott Issen

President & CEO @ Future Founders

Joshua Furstoss

Chapter Director, Chicago @ Founders Network

Zareen Khan

Managing Director @ gener8tor Sustainability

Kevin Kaspar

Associate @ Techstars Chicago

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The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.