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SUMMARY:Founder Night Out: In-Person Startup Networking in Chicago
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nIf you have a startup idea or a growing company and you want to expand your network in Chicago\, then join us for the in-person ‘Founder Night Out’ event. \nAt this informal networking event\, you can connect with other early-stage entrepreneurs\, startup mentors\, and advisors from the Founder Institute network. Socialize over drinks with potential co-founders\, advisors\, mentors and partners. Most of all\, get away from the computer and have fun! \nWho should Attend?\n\nAnyone interested in entrepreneurship\nAnyone who has a pre-seed tech company or a startup idea\nAnyone interested in joining a startup accelerator\n\nWhat is the Agenda?\n\nNetworking\, Socializing and Drinks\n\nVenue: The Yard Fulton Market \nAddress: Floor 6\, 1101 W Lake St\, Chicago\, IL 60607 \n  \nfnChicago Chapter Leadership Team\n\nMembership Chair: Andy Cwik\nGrowth Chair: Jason Jacobsohn\n\n  \nAbout Founders Network: \nFounded in 2011\, Founders Network offers lifelong peer mentorship to over 600 tech startup founders globally. Our platform\, programs and high-touch service facilitate authentic experience sharing\, warm introductions and long-term professional relationships. Additional benefits include over $500k in startup discounts and promotion to 2\,000 newsletter readers. Members are located in San Francisco\, New York City\, Los Angeles\, Vancouver\, Toronto\, London and other tech hubs. Each month our Membership Committee admits a new cohort of full-time tech founders who are nominated by an existing member. Learn more about us here \nConfidentiality Policy \nAll information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust\, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors\, members\, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record. In this roundtable forum\, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity\, Humility\, Authenticity and Inclusivity. Read more about our Privacy Policy here.
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/founder-night-out-in-person-startup-networking-in-chicago-2/
LOCATION:The Yard Fulton Market – Coworking Chicago\, 1101 West Lake Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Chicago
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SUMMARY:Founder Night Out: In-Person Startup Networking in Chicago
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nIf you have a startup idea or a growing company and you want to expand your network in Chicago\, then join us for the in-person ‘Founder Night Out’ event. \nAt this informal networking event\, you can connect with other early-stage entrepreneurs\, startup mentors\, and advisors from the Founder Institute network. Socialize over drinks with potential co-founders\, advisors\, mentors and partners. Most of all\, get away from the computer and have fun! \nWho should Attend?\n\nAnyone interested in entrepreneurship\nAnyone who has a pre-seed tech company or a startup idea\nAnyone interested in joining a startup accelerator\n\nWhat is the Agenda?\n\nNetworking\, Socializing and Drinks\n\nVenue: Moe’s Cantina – River North \nAddress: 155 W Kinzie St\, Chicago\, IL 60654 \n  \nfnChicago Chapter Leadership Team\n\nMembership Chair: Andy Cwik\nGrowth Chair: Jason Jacobsohn\n\n  \nAbout Founders Network: \nFounded in 2011\, Founders Network offers lifelong peer mentorship to over 600 tech startup founders globally. Our platform\, programs and high-touch service facilitate authentic experience sharing\, warm introductions and long-term professional relationships. Additional benefits include over $500k in startup discounts and promotion to 2\,000 newsletter readers. Members are located in San Francisco\, New York City\, Los Angeles\, Vancouver\, Toronto\, London and other tech hubs. Each month our Membership Committee admits a new cohort of full-time tech founders who are nominated by an existing member. Learn more about us here \nConfidentiality Policy \nAll information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust\, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors\, members\, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record. In this roundtable forum\, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity\, Humility\, Authenticity and Inclusivity. Read more about our Privacy Policy here.
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/founder-night-out-in-person-startup-networking-in-chicago/
LOCATION:Moe’s Cantina – River North\, 155 West Kinzie Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Chicago
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SUMMARY:fnChicago Chapter Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nJoin us for the fnChicago Chapter Holiday Party! \nCelebrate another year of founders helping founders with fellow Founders Network members\, investors\, and partners at this year’s in-person holiday party! We’ve had an incredible year at Founders Network thanks to members like you. Socialize with your fellow entrepreneurs\, get inspired\, and toast to your achievements. \nProgram: \n\nMeet your chapter leadership team\nEnjoy hosted drinks and heavy appetizers\n\nVenue: Moe’s Cantina – River North \nAddress: 155 W Kinzie St\, Chicago\, IL 60654 \n  \nfnChicago Chapter Leadership Team\n\nMembership Chair: Andy Cwik\nGrowth Chair: Jason Jacobsohn\n\n  \nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! We’re making our events available to tech founders everywhere. Enjoy a complimentary ticket to come learn from fellow tech founders\, partners and investors. Already used your complimentary guest pass? Request an invite to see if you qualify for membership. \n  \nAbout Founders Network: \nFounded in 2011\, Founders Network offers lifelong peer mentorship to over 600 tech startup founders globally. Our platform\, programs and high-touch service facilitate authentic experience sharing\, warm introductions and long-term professional relationships. Additional benefits include over $500k in startup discounts and promotion to 2\,000 newsletter readers. Members are located in San Francisco\, New York City\, Los Angeles\, Vancouver\, Toronto\, London and other tech hubs. Each month our Membership Committee admits a new cohort of full-time tech founders who are nominated by an existing member. Learn more about us here \nConfidentiality Policy \nAll information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust\, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors\, members\, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record. In this roundtable forum\, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity\, Humility\, Authenticity and Inclusivity. Read more about our Privacy Policy here.
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/fnchicago-chapter-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Moe’s Cantina – River North\, 155 West Kinzie Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Chicago
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SUMMARY:fnChicago Chapter Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nJoin Founders Network members in Chicago for a Happy Hour. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with your fellow chapter members\, discuss startup challenges\, and celebrate recently achieved milestones. \nVenue: Moe’s Cantina – River North \nAddress: 155 W Kinzie St\, Chicago\, IL 60654 \n  \nfnChicago Chapter Leadership Team\n\nGrowth Chair: Jason Jacobsohn\nMembership Chair: Andy Cwik\n\n  \nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! We’re making our events available to tech founders everywhere. Enjoy a complimentary ticket to come learn from fellow tech founders\, partners and investors. Already used your complimentary guest pass? Request an invite to see if you qualify for membership. \n  \nAbout Founders Network: \nFounded in 2011\, Founders Network offers lifelong peer mentorship to over 600 tech startup founders globally. Our platform\, programs and high-touch service facilitate authentic experience sharing\, warm introductions and long-term professional relationships. Additional benefits include over $500k in startup discounts and promotion to 2\,000 newsletter readers. Members are located in San Francisco\, New York City\, Los Angeles\, Vancouver\, Toronto\, London and other tech hubs. Each month our Membership Committee admits a new cohort of full-time tech founders who are nominated by an existing member. Learn more about us here \nConfidentiality Policy \nAll information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust\, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors\, members\, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record. In this roundtable forum\, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity\, Humility\, Authenticity and Inclusivity. Read more about our Privacy Policy here.
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/fnchicago-chapter-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Moe’s Cantina – River North\, 155 West Kinzie Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Chicago
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SUMMARY:fnChicago Chapter Summer Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nJoin Founders Network members in Chicago for a Summer Happy Hour. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with your fellow chapter members\, discuss startup challenges\, and celebrate recently achieved milestones. \nVenue: Moe’s Cantina – River North \nAddress: 155 W Kinzie St\, Chicago\, IL 60654 \n  \nfnChicago Chapter Leadership Team\n\nGrowth Chair: Jason Jacobsohn\nMembership Chair: Andy Cwik\n\n  \nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! We’re making our events available to tech founders everywhere. Enjoy a complimentary ticket to come learn from fellow tech founders\, partners and investors. Already used your complimentary guest pass? Request an invite to see if you qualify for membership. \n  \nAbout Founders Network: \nFounded in 2011\, Founders Network offers lifelong peer mentorship to over 600 tech startup founders globally. Our platform\, programs and high-touch service facilitate authentic experience sharing\, warm introductions and long-term professional relationships. Additional benefits include over $500k in startup discounts and promotion to 2\,000 newsletter readers. Members are located in San Francisco\, New York City\, Los Angeles\, Vancouver\, Toronto\, London and other tech hubs. Each month our Membership Committee admits a new cohort of full-time tech founders who are nominated by an existing member. Learn more about us here \nConfidentiality Policy \nAll information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust\, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors\, members\, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record. In this roundtable forum\, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity\, Humility\, Authenticity and Inclusivity. Read more about our Privacy Policy here.
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/fnchicago-chapter-summer-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Moe’s Cantina – River North\, 155 West Kinzie Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Chicago
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SUMMARY:fnChicago Chapter Meet and Greet
DESCRIPTION:Join us and meet members of our local chapter and we’ll provide insights on how you can get the most out of your membership this year.\n\n\nRing in the new year with your local chapter where you’ll get a sneak peak at what’s to come in the year ahead. \nWhether your new year’s resolution is to raise a funding round\, grow your business network\, or develop a new growth strategy\, Founders Network is here to help you achieve your goals in 2024. \nKickoff the new year with your local chapter where you’ll get a sneak peak at what’s to come in the year ahead. \n2023 was an incredible year at Founders Network thanks to members like you. We hosted 150+ events and grew to more than 600 members in 25 chapters around the globe. \nIn 2024\, we’re excited to offer our members even more with custom-tailored programming designed with your learning objectives in mind. \nAt your local chapter kick-off event\, we’ll provide insights on how you can get the most out of your membership this year. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet members of your local chapter and learn more about open chapter leadership roles so you can get more involved in 2024. \nAgenda: \n\nChapter overview\nTwo minute introductions\n2024 event calendar\nMaking the most of your membership\n\n  \nfnChicago Chapter Leadership Team\n\nGrowth Chair: Jason Jacobsohn\nMembership Chair: Prateek Mathur\n\n  \nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! We’re making our events available to tech founders everywhere. Enjoy a complimentary ticket to come learn from fellow tech founders\, partners and investors. Already used your complimentary guest pass? Request an invite to see if you qualify for membership. \n  \nAbout Founders Network: \nFounded in 2011\, Founders Network offers lifelong peer mentorship to over 600 tech startup founders globally. Our platform\, programs and high-touch service facilitate authentic experience sharing\, warm introductions and long-term professional relationships. Additional benefits include over $500k in startup discounts and promotion to 2\,000 newsletter readers. Members are located in San Francisco\, New York City\, Los Angeles\, Vancouver\, Toronto\, London and other tech hubs. Each month our Membership Committee admits a new cohort of full-time tech founders who are nominated by an existing member. Learn more about us here \nConfidentiality Policy \nAll information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust\, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors\, members\, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record. In this roundtable forum\, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity\, Humility\, Authenticity and Inclusivity. Read more about our Privacy Policy here.
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/fnchicago-chapter-meet-and-greet/
LOCATION:Moe’s Cantina – River North\, 155 West Kinzie Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Chicago
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SUMMARY:fnChicago Chapter Spring Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join FN members in Chicago and connect with your fellow startup founders\, discuss challenges\, and celebrate recently achieved milestones.\n\n\nJoin Founders Network members in Chicago for a Spring Happy Hour. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with your fellow chapter members\, discuss startup challenges\, and celebrate recently achieved milestones. \nVenue: River North \nfnChicago Chapter Leadership Team \n\n\n\nGrowth Chair: Jason Jacobsohn\nMembership Chair: Andy Cwik\n\n\n\n  \nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! During COVID\, we’re making our events available to tech founders everywhere. Enjoy a complimentary ticket to come learn from fellow tech founders\, partners and investors. Already used your complimentary guest pass? Request an invite to see if you qualify for membership. \n  \nAbout Founders Network: \nFounded in 2011\, Founders Network offers lifelong peer mentorship to over 600 tech startup founders globally. Our platform\, programs and high-touch service facilitate authentic experience sharing\, warm introductions and long-term professional relationships. Additional benefits include over $500k in startup discounts and promotion to 2\,000 newsletter readers. Members are located in San Francisco\, New York City\, Los Angeles\, Vancouver\, Toronto\, London and other tech hubs. Each month our Membership Committee admits a new cohort of full-time tech founders who are nominated by an existing member. Learn more about us here \nConfidentiality Policy \nAll information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust\, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors\, members\, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record. In this roundtable forum\, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity\, Humility\, Authenticity and Inclusivity. Read more about our Privacy Policy here.
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/fnchicago-chapter-spring-happy-hour-2/
LOCATION:River North\, NA\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Chicago
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SUMMARY:How to Raise Capital - Advice from Exited Founders & Early Stage VCs
DESCRIPTION:A select number of attendees will be able to submit pitch decks for feedback from the panelists.\n\n\nHeadline after headline reports that venture capital investment in tech startups is declining. According to a recent report\, VC-backed companies in the U.S. raised $58 billion in Q2 2022\, a 23 percent decline from $77 billion in Q1 2022. \nIn light of the decline\, startup founders need to be more strategic than ever when raising capital. This means developing a better understanding of what investors are looking for\, and ensuring you leave a lasting impression when you ultimately secure a meeting. \nAt an fnChicago Chapter event on October 5\, Founders Network members will have the opportunity to learn from both startup founders and VCs about strategies for raising capital. The event will feature a panel discussion and a select number of attendees will be able to submit pitch decks for feedback from the panelists. \nAbout the Panel \nJason Jacobsohn \nFor 20+ years\, Jason has been an advocate for entrepreneurs by connecting them to growth resources such as investors\, advisors\, and strategic partners. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of Propellant Ventures\, which is a Seed stage fund that invests in the growth of Chicago and the greater Midwest across a broad range of powerful\, diverse\, and leading-edge B2B industries. Prior to launching Propellant Ventures\, Jason was a Principal at Alumni Ventures Group (AVG) and led due diligence for Bascom Ventures\, which is a venture capital fund that invests in seed\, growth\, and later stage companies with a Wisconsin alumni connection. In addition\, Jason launched and currently runs the Chicago chapter of Founder Institute\, which is the world’s largest entrepreneur pre-seed accelerator for technology companies. Further\, Jason is an adjunct faculty member of DePaul University and teaches classes on entrepreneurship. \nLandon Campbell \nLandon Campbell is the General Manager of Chicago for Drive Capital. He’s a DePaul University graduate and previously worked at the Chicago Tribune\, Cameo\, and Motorola Solutions. He’s the Host of a top business podcast called inTheir20s\, where he interviews influential leaders to talk about their 20s. Past guests include: Steve Wozniak\, Ev Williams\, Mayor Francis Suarez\, and Tim Draper.Venue: Near Chicago City Hall. Register to find out where. Hosted drinks and apps. \nMarc Halpin \nMarc Halpin is a serial entrepreneur and has spent his career building venture-backed startups. He is currently the Founder of Kerosene Ventures\, a platform that connects founders with early-stage investors. Previously\, Marc was CEO & Founder of Kapow\, a digital marketplace for corporate events that operated nationally with over 250 employees. \nMarc is passionate about helping other entrepreneurs through the process of raising capital and uses his leadership skills to consult other like-minded Founders. He has experience scaling startups globally and has raised upwards of $50M for his own businesses. He is also a Mentor for Future Founders\, mHUB and Next Gen HQ where he enjoys hosting workshops\, judging pitch competitions and meeting one-on-one with entrepreneurs. \nMarc is originally from the U.K. and has resided in Chicago for the last 15 years. In his free time\, he enjoys running marathons\, traveling and spending time with his two children. \nChristian Anastabiades \nChristian Anastabiades was part of the founding team at 2ndKitchen where he led sales and customer growth. 2ndKitchen was a Techstars company that raised two rounds before getting acquired in 2021. Christian is currently part of the leadership team of a series B healthtech startup\, Torch Technology. \n  \nfnChicago Chapter Leadership Team \n\nChapter Director: Josh Furstoss\nMembership Chair: Andy Cwik\nGrowth Chair: Jason Jacobsohn\nChapter Leader: Marisa Bryce\n\n  \nChapter Partner/Sponsor \nMuch Shelist Law Firm is one of Chicago’s top law firms that represent companies in every phase of growth and development\, including idea stage\, entity formation\, angel financing\, venture capital financing\, mergers and acquisitions\, IPOs and beyond. \n  \nJoin us!\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest and request an invite to see if you qualify for membership.  \nComplimentary Ticket: \nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! During COVID\, we’re making our events available to tech founders everywhere. Enjoy a complimentary ticket to come learn from fellow tech founders\, partners and investors. Already used your complimentary guest pass? Request an invite to see if you qualify for membership. \nAbout Founders Network: \nFounded in 2011\, Founders Network offers lifelong peer mentorship to over 600 tech startup founders globally. Our platform\, programs and high-touch service facilitate authentic experience sharing\, warm introductions and long-term professional relationships. Additional benefits include over $500k in startup discounts and promotion to 2\,000 newsletter readers. Members are located in San Francisco\, New York City\, Los Angeles\, Vancouver\, Toronto\, London and other tech hubs. Each month our Membership Committee admits a new cohort of full-time tech founders who are nominated by an existing member. Learn more about us here \nConfidentiality Policy \nAll information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust\, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors\, members\, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record. In this roundtable forum\, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity\, Humility\, Authenticity and Inclusivity. Read more about our Privacy Policy here.
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/how-to-raise-capital-advice-from-exited-founders-early-stage-vcs/
LOCATION:Near Chicago City Hall\, Near Chicago City Hall\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Chicago
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220728T200000
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SUMMARY:fnChicago's Early Startup Ecosystem Panel & Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join Founders Network members in Chicago for a Summer Happy Hour!\n\n\nJoin us for fnChicago Chapter Summer Happy Hour!  \nAlong with some networking\, bites and drinks\, join our early startup ecosystem panel! We’ll pull back the veil on venture capital\, incubators and accelerators with experts in this space. Limited space\, RSVP here! \nVenue: Near Chicago City Hall. Register to find out where. Hosted drinks and apps. \nfnChicago Chapter Leadership Team \n\nChapter Director: Josh Furstoss\nMembership Chair: Andy Cwik\nGrowth Chair: Jason Jacobsohn\nChapter Leader: Marisa Bryce\n\nAbout the Panel \nJosh Furstoss \nJosh Furstoss is a 2x Founder\, the head of Founders Network Chicago\, a venture partner at Executive Enterprise Fund and a mentor at Alchemist Accelerator where he focuses on Govtech & AI-based SaaS. Josh began his career in the govtech space and successfully ran four back to back Go-to-Market Strategies on sequential M&A’s. During this time he focused on C4ISR solutions ( Command\, Control\, Communications\, Computers (C4) Intelligence\, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR)) Ranging from Intelligence mapping\, Encrypted Communications\, Video Surveillance and Ballistics identification. \nJason Jacobsohn \nFor 20+ years\, Jason has been an advocate for entrepreneurs by connecting them to growth resources such as investors\, advisors\, and strategic partners. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of Propellant Ventures\, which is a Seed stage fund that invests in the growth of Chicago and the greater Midwest across a broad range of powerful\, diverse\, and leading-edge B2B industries. Prior to launching Propellant Ventures\, Jason was a Principal at Alumni Ventures Group (AVG) and led due diligence for Bascom Ventures\, which is a venture capital fund that invests in seed\, growth\, and later stage companies with a Wisconsin alumni connection. In addition\, Jason launched and currently runs the Chicago chapter of Founder Institute\, which is the world’s largest entrepreneur pre-seed accelerator for technology companies. Further\, Jason is an adjunct faculty member of DePaul University and teaches classes on entrepreneurship.  \nWill Pritzker  \nPrior to co-founding TAWANI Ventures\, Will was a Co-Operating Partner at Real Talk Live\, a venture-backed booking platform that facilitates video chats with athletes\, celebrities\, and industry leaders. Previously\, he worked as a freelance data analyst and completed a full-stack coding bootcamp. Will started his career at OneChicago\, an all-electronic futures exchange. Will holds a BA in Economics\, Poli from Northwestern University.  \nJanine Kick \nJanine Kick is the co-founder of Kerosene Ventures\, a platform that connects founders with early-stage investors. Janine has spent the better part of her career working with technology startup founders in support of their venture raises most notably at Kapow and Project44.  \nJanine is passionate about helping entrepreneurs navigate the process of raising capital. She has experience scaling startups and their teams across the US and has helped the founders she’s supported to raise upwards of $100M. She is a Mentor for Future Founders\, mHUB and Next Gen HQ.  \nJanine is originally from Cincinnati\, Ohio and has spent the last 10 years in Chicago. In her free time\, she enjoys spending time with friends & family (including her puppy\, Hound!)\, traveling\, and trying out new Chicago restaurants.  \nDesiree Vargas Wrigley  \nDesiree Vargas Wrigley is a Latina serial entrepreneur\, Chief Innovation Officer at P33 and Executive Director of TechRise by P33\, a muti-stakeholder initiative to provide capital\, community and connections for Black and Latinx tech founders. She is also the co-founder of the Josephine Collective\, a group focused on helping women and people of color angel invest in high potential startup. Prior to P33 Desiree founded Pearachute\, a company that helps parents and children drop into the best family activities in town. Desiree also co-founded GiveForward\, the world’s first crowd giving platform for people facing a major life event. Under her leadership\, the company helped friends and family contribute nearly $160M to loved ones in need.  \nAfter graduating from Yale\, Desiree worked at the Kauffman Foundation as a specialist in entrepreneurship and at Arabella Philanthropic Investment Advisors. She taught New Venture Discovery at Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management. Desiree has been named Inc’s 30 Under 30\, Crain’s 40 Under 40\, one of Parents Magazine’s Most Inspiring Moms\, one of Forbe’s Women to Watch\, and has appeared on Shark Tank\, closing one of the largest deals on the show to date. When not working\, she enjoys spending time with her 2 young sons\, stepdaughter\, and crime-fighting husband. \nChapter Partner/Sponsor \nCraig Bradley is chair of the firm’s Startups & Venture Capital practice and one of Chicago’s leading attorneys for emerging companies. He represents a broad array of businesses\, entrepreneurs and investors in venture capital\, seed-stage\, private equity and debt financings\, mergers and acquisitions\, corporate organizational and governance matters\, securities law\, license agreements\, partnering and other arrangements for the sharing of technology and industrial know-how\, intellectual property protection and key employee compensation agreements and plans. Craig has a special focus on serving as primary outside counsel for emerging software\, life sciences\, internet\, communications and other technology companies. Craig likes to get involved with founders of new entities on the ground floor and help them build a state-of-the-art legal foundation. This puts them in the best position for friends and family\, seed-stage and venture capital fundraising. Craig also provides general corporate counsel that assists businesses in addressing day-to-day organizational and governance issues and to achieve near- and long-term strategic objectives. Craig lectures at Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Business\, and speaks regularly before legal and industry groups on issues related to business finance and emerging technologies. While in law school\, he served as a member of the Indiana Law Journal. \nAbout Much Shelist \nMuch Shelist Law Firm is one of Chicago’s top law firms that represent companies in every phase of growth and development\, including idea stage\, entity formation\, angel financing\, venture capital financing\, mergers and acquisitions\, IPOs and beyond. \n\n\nJoin us!\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest and request an invite to see if you qualify for membership.  \nComplimentary Ticket: \nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! During COVID\, we’re making our events available to tech founders everywhere. Enjoy a complimentary ticket to come learn from fellow tech founders\, partners and investors. Already used your complimentary guest pass? Request an invite to see if you qualify for membership. \nAbout Founders Network: \nFounded in 2011\, Founders Network offers lifelong peer mentorship to over 600 tech startup founders globally. Our platform\, programs and high-touch service facilitate authentic experience sharing\, warm introductions and long-term professional relationships. Additional benefits include over $500k in startup discounts and promotion to 2\,000 newsletter readers. Members are located in San Francisco\, New York City\, Los Angeles\, Vancouver\, Toronto\, London and other tech hubs. Each month our Membership Committee admits a new cohort of full-time tech founders who are nominated by an existing member. Learn more about us here \nConfidentiality Policy \nAll information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust\, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors\, members\, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record. In this roundtable forum\, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity\, Humility\, Authenticity and Inclusivity. Read more about our Privacy Policy here.
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/fnchicagos-early-startup-ecosystem-panel-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Near Chicago City Hall\, Near Chicago City Hall\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Chicago
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220504T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220504T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072836
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SUMMARY:National Small Business Week Happy Hour with WeWork and fnChicago Chapter
DESCRIPTION:Join Founders Network members in Chicago for a National Small Business Week Happy Hour with our Partner\, WeWork.\n\n\nJoin Founders Network members in Chicago for a National Small Business Week Happy Hour with our Partner\, WeWork. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with your fellow chapter members\, discuss startup challenges\, and celebrate recently achieved milestones. \nVenue: Secret location. Register to find out where. Hosted drinks and apps. \nfnChicago Chapter Leadership Team \n\nChapter Director: Josh Furstoss \nMembership Chair: Andy Cwik\nGrowth Chair: Jason Jacobsohn\nMarisa Bryce\n\nChapter Partner/Sponsor \nCraig Bradley is chair of the firm’s Startups & Venture Capital practice and one of Chicago’s leading attorneys for emerging companies. He represents a broad array of businesses\, entrepreneurs and investors in venture capital\, seed-stage\, private equity and debt financings\, mergers and acquisitions\, corporate organizational and governance matters\, securities law\, license agreements\, partnering and other arrangements for the sharing of technology and industrial know-how\, intellectual property protection and key employee compensation agreements and plans. Craig has a special focus on serving as primary outside counsel for emerging software\, life sciences\, internet\, communications and other technology companies. \nCraig likes to get involved with founders of new entities on the ground floor and help them build a state-of-the-art legal foundation. This puts them in the best position for friends and family\, seed-stage and venture capital fundraising. Craig also provides general corporate counsel that assists businesses in addressing day-to-day organizational and governance issues and to achieve near- and long-term strategic objectives. \nCraig lectures at Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Business\, and speaks regularly before legal and industry groups on issues related to business finance and emerging technologies. While in law school\, he served as a member of the Indiana Law Journal. \nAbout Much Shelist \nMuch Shelist Law Firm is one of Chicago’s top law firms that represent companies in every phase of growth and development\, including idea stage\, entity formation\, angel financing\, venture capital financing\, mergers and acquisitions\, IPOs and beyond. \nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! During COVID\, we’re making our events available to tech founders everywhere. Enjoy a complimentary ticket to come learn from fellow tech founders\, partners and investors. Already used your complimentary guest pass? Request an invite to see if you qualify for membership. \n  \nAbout Founders Network: \nFounded in 2011\, Founders Network offers lifelong peer mentorship to over 600 tech startup founders globally. Our platform\, programs and high-touch service facilitate authentic experience sharing\, warm introductions and long-term professional relationships. Additional benefits include over $500k in startup discounts and promotion to 2\,000 newsletter readers. Members are located in San Francisco\, New York City\, Los Angeles\, Vancouver\, Toronto\, London and other tech hubs. Each month our Membership Committee admits a new cohort of full-time tech founders who are nominated by an existing member. Learn more about us here \nConfidentiality Policy \nAll information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust\, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors\, members\, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record. In this roundtable forum\, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity\, Humility\, Authenticity and Inclusivity. Read more about our Privacy Policy here.
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/fnchicago-chapter-spring-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Chicago\, NA\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chicago
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210204T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072836
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220620T122303Z
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SUMMARY:Beta & Beers with fnChicago Chapter
DESCRIPTION:Come\, interact and learn with 3 presenters from the fnChicago Chapter!\n\n\nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! During COVID\, we’re making our events available to tech founders everywhere. Enjoy a complimentary ticket to come learn from fellow tech founders\, partners and investors. Already used your complimentary guest pass? Request an invite to see if you qualify for membership. \n  \nCome\, interact and learn! The fnChicago Chapter will present 3 members who will each have 10 minutes to demo their product and another 10mins for the Q&A about user feedback\, funding\, team\, growth\, partnership\, etc.  \nThis is an informal networking with members from the fnChicago Chapter\, selected guests and members from midwest cities such as St. Louis\, Columbus\, Cincinnati\, Minneapolis\, Detroit\, Indianapolis and Milwaukee. \n\nModerator:\nfnChicago Chapter Director Marisa Bryce will be moderating the session.   \nMarisa is the CEO and co-founder at CityXones\, a software platform that engages citizens with personalized\, meaningful news\, information and data\, so they can understand\, discover\, support and engage the people\, businesses\, organizations and issues in their communities. \n \nfnChicago Chapter Leadership Team\n\nChapter Director: Marisa Bryce\nMembership Chair: Andy Cwik\nGrowth Chair: Jason Jacobsohn\nEcosystem Advisor: Raman Chadha\n\n  \nAbout Founders Network:\nFounded in 2011\, Founders Network offers lifelong peer mentorship to over 600 tech startup founders globally. Our platform\, programs and high-touch service facilitate authentic experience sharing\, warm introductions and long-term professional relationships. Additional benefits include over $500k in startup discounts and promotion to 2\,000 newsletter readers. Members are located in San Francisco\, New York City\, Los Angeles\, Vancouver\, Toronto\, London and other tech hubs. Each month our Membership Committee admits a new cohort of full-time tech founders who are nominated by an existing member. Learn more at https://foundersnetwork.com  \n \nConfidentiality Policy\nAll information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust\, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors\, members\, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record.  In this roundtable forum\, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity\, Humility\, Authenticity and Inclusivity.
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/beta-beers-with-fnchicago-chapter/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Chicago
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200716T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200716T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072836
CREATED:20200601T205616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200714T005406Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership in a Downturn with Marqeta Founder Jason Gardner
DESCRIPTION:Complimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! During COVID\, we’re making our events available to tech founders everywhere. Enjoy a complimentary ticket to come learn from fellow tech founders\, partners and investors. Already used your complimentary guest pass? Request an invite to see if you qualify for membership. \n  \nMarqeta founder and CEO Jason Gardner shares leadership lessons for the COVID-19 era. Having weathered boom-and-bust cycles as a Silicon Valley founder and executive\, Jason breaks down key fundamentals for surviving and thriving in uncertain times.  \nRegister for Jason’s insights on:  \n\nManaging Psychology\nMaking Sound Decisions\nProtecting the Core\nListening to Customers\nFinding Dominance\n\n  \nPresenter \nJason Gardner \nJason Gardner is a serial entrepreneur with a deep love of technology.  He has been a member of Founders Network’s Membership Committee since October 2019. \nJason Gardner is the founder and chief executive officer of Marqeta\, Inc. Under his leadership Marqeta has defined the global standard for modern card issuing\, developing an industry-leading issuer processor platform that now powers the world’s most innovative companies. \nPrior to Marqeta\, Jason co-founded PropertyBridge\, which became the leading rent and lease-related payment and transaction integration platform for multifamily real estate. PropertyBridge was acquired by MoneyGram International (MGI) in 2007. Before PropertyBridge he founded Vertical Think\, an IT management company that worked with start-ups and larger organizations. \nJason grew up in New Jersey where he had numerous businesses that included making and selling tie-dyed T-shirts. He was a G.O. at Club Med in Paradise Island\, Bahamas and a constituent liaison for Senator John McCain in Arizona\, primarily working as a contact between McCain’s constituents and the Armed Services and IRS. After attending Arizona State University Jason made it to California where he began to pursue his passion for technology. \nJason holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the Arizona State University. \n  \nConfidentiality Policy \nAll information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust\, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors\, members\, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record.  In this roundtable forum\, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity\, Humility\, Authenticity and Inclusivity.
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/founders-network-global-keynote-with-marqeta-founder-jason-gardner/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Chicago,London,Los Angeles,New York City,San Francisco,Seattle,Silicon Valley,Toronto,Vancouver
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200428T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072836
CREATED:20200407T182311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200409T081653Z
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SUMMARY:fnCurriculum: Growth - Pivot Your Sales Strategy to Success ft the Goby Team
DESCRIPTION:Founders Network is invite only. If you are a full time tech founder interested in membership\, you are welcome to join this event as a guest. Please RSVP below. Once we verify your qualifications\, we will confirm your registration and provide login credentials. \nWant to double your sales pipeline in just 4 months?  fnSeries A+ member Ryan Nelson\, founder of Goby\, did just that by rethinking his sales approach\, creating systems and retooling the pipeline.  Join us for a virtual workshop where Ryan will show what he did\, impact and work with founders to do the same. \nPresenters\nRyan Nelson \nRyan Nelson has more than 20 years in enterprise software and management consulting experience\, including supply chain software implementation and process optimization for Fortune 50 companies; among them\, Chevron\, Honeywell\, AIG\, and Zurich Insurance Group. He began his career with PricewaterhouseCoopers management consulting then joined Ariba (now SAP Ariba) where he led the international software roll-out for Chevron.  \nAfter Ariba\, he co-founded blueSolutions\, a supply chain optimization and software implementation consultancy\, which was acquired by SAP reseller Hubwoo in 2008. Since 2009\, Nelson has been focused on turning big data into big opportunities at Goby\, an enterprise data and accounts payable automation platform utilizing artificial intelligence.He is an avid sailor\, reader\, environmentalist\, guitarist\, budding pianist\, aspiring philosopher\, and entrepreneur. \nSocial Media \nPersonal – Facebook | LinkedIn |Twitter  \nGoby – Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram \n  \nHelee Lev \nHelee Lev is Goby’s Chief Revenue Officer. Helee has more than 15 years of experience in commercial real estate globally with customers such as Motorola\, Bank of America\, Cisco\, MasterCard\, HSBC\, Fidelity\, McDonald’s\, as well as several real estate private equity funds and REIT’s.  \nIn 2012\, Helee joined Goby\, overseeing strategic account management\, new business\, and industry alliances. In 2015\, she participated in raising $5M of venture capital funding for Goby. As CRO she leads the sales and marketing team\, consulting business\, and HR. Helee is a member of Goby’s board of directors.Helee earned her Bachelor’s degree in architecture at University of Illinois and her MBA in International Business\, Management Strategy\, and Entrepreneurship from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management. \nSocial Media \nPersonal – Facebook | LinkedIn |Twitter  \nDanna Hileli \nDanna Hileli is Goby’s VP of Marketing. \nShe has over 20 years of experience and a strong track record of driving innovative marketing and branding strategies that increase revenue\, fuel brand awareness and solidify customer relationships. \nAs VP of Marketing\, she is responsible for Goby’s marketing efforts. \nBefore joining Goby in May 2016\, Danna co-founded and led a real estate investment & property management company. Prior to that\, she served as the Director of Digital Marketing for the Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest and Director of Marketing at UPS. She started her career in luxury cosmetics\, working with brands like Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen. \nDanna earned a Bachelor of Business Administration and Finance at IDC and studied Integrated Marketing at the University of Chicago. \nSocial Media \nPersonal – Facebook | LinkedIn |Twitter \n \nConfidentiality Policy \nAll information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust\, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors\, members\, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record.  In this roundtable forum\, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity\, Humility\, Authenticity and Inclusivity.
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/fncurriculum-growth-pivot-your-sales-strategy-to-success-or-double-your-sales-pipeline-ft-the-goby-team/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Chicago
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191023T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072836
CREATED:20190909T212802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T160422Z
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SUMMARY:fnChicago CoWorking Day + Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Get to know the Chicago chapter of Founders Network with a full day of founder coworking at Workbox! Take a break from the grind with a working lunch focused on overcoming objectives and building your local network of tech founders. \nFounders are encouraged to come ready to share one startup challenge with the group. The first question an attendee should ask is “how can I help?” \nWho Should Attend \nFounders Network creates intimate\, founder-only events regularly in Chicago. This event is designed to bring tech founders together to discuss the challenges they face with product-market fit\, fundraising\, recruiting\, and scale. We value authenticity\, humility\, reciprocity and inclusivity and strive to reflect these values in both our events and the guests selected to attend. \nWhy You Should RSVP \nFounding a company is a grind and can often feel like a lonely journey. We want to fix that. If you’re looking to build a network of founders to support and guide you on your journey to success\, sign up for the event and experience the benefits of Founders Network. \nAgenda: \n-12:00pm – 2:00pm || Lunch \n  -12:00pm-12:15pm || Arrive\, settle in \n  -12:15pm-12:25pm || 2 minute introductions: Past experience\, startup\, 1 interesting fact \n  -12:25pm- 1:45pm || Each founder shares an obstacle they are facing\, and receives advice\, resources\, and intros from the group (minutes are divided by # of attendees) \n  -1:45pm – 2:00pm || Wrap-up. Chair shares any relevant Chapter business \n-2:00-5:00pm || Cowork with founders @ Workbox (Optional) \n  \nPlease note that this event is strictly for founders of tech startups & Founders Network partners. We like to keep a founders-only atmosphere to encourage authenticity. \n  \nEVENT SPONSORS\n\n Grow\, Build and Connect with Microsoft for Startups\nWe are committing $500M over the next two years to offer joint sales engagements with startups\, along with access to our technology\, and new community spaces that promote collaboration across local and global ecosystems. \n  \n \nPersonalized space\, inclusive amenities\, and a fun\, collaborative environment where your company can grow.
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/fnchicago-coworking-day-lunch/
LOCATION:Workbox\, 420 N Wabash Ave #500\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chicago
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190910T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190910T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072836
CREATED:20190607T190957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190905T200248Z
UID:17634-1568134800-1568145600@foundersnetwork.com
SUMMARY:Founders Network Chicago Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Join startup founders and investors for Founders Network’s Chicago Launch! In partnership with Microsoft for Startups\, StackPath\, and Winestyr\, Founders Network is opening up its Chicago Chapter with a Pitch Competition featuring a panel of experts from the local startup ecosystem.  \nPitch Applications are Currently Closed \nHow it Works \n– 5 founders will be selected to pitch \n– Each pitch will be 5 minutes\, include slides\, followed by 5 minutes of Q&A \n– The winner will receive $2\,500 value Membership to FN\, up to $120K in Azure credits through Microsoft’s Startup Program\, $24K in CDN\, WAF and DNS credits through StackPath’s Propel Program\, and 2 free months of Part-Time Membership to Deskpass ($198 value). \nPanelists \nNick Moran \nGeneral Partner | New Stack Ventures  Ira Weiss \nGeneral Partner | Hyde Park Venture Partners  Saurabh Sharma \nPartner | Jump Capital  Gerri Kahnweiler \nFounder & Partner | InvestHER Ventures  Tricia Meyer \nFounder & Managing Attorney | Meyer Law \nFounders \nMichele Castioni \nCo-Founder | Get a Stand  Debjit Das \nFounder | GroKool Inc.  David Gaines \nFounder | Careignition\, LLC  Alexander Hejazi \nFounder | Ballbox  Erin Brown \nFounder | Lead Connext \nAgenda: \n– 5:00pm – 5:30pm || Arrive\, settle in\, and network \n– 5:30pm – 5:45pm || Opening Remarks \n– 5:45pm – 6:45pm || Pitch Competition \n– 6:45pm – 7:45pm || Structured Networking by Sector \n– 7:45pm – 8:00pm || Closing remarks\, goodbyes  \nThis event is for full-time tech founders only. We vet each attendee carefully\, so please only RSVP if you are a full-time tech founder or investor.  \n  \nThanks to our Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n \nGrow\, Build and Connect with Microsoft for Startups\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n\n\n\n\nLaunch Partners\n\n\n\n\n\n \n  \n\n\n\n\n \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/founders-network-chicago-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:Winestyr\, 648 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chicago
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