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Most of all, get away from the computer and have fun!<\/p>\n<h3>Who should Attend?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Anyone interested in entrepreneurship<\/li>\n<li>Anyone who has a pre-seed tech company or a startup idea<\/li>\n<li>Anyone interested in joining a startup accelerator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What is the Agenda?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Networking, Socializing and Drinks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Venue: <\/strong><a title=\"https:\/\/theyard.com\/locations\/chicago\/fulton-market\/?utm_source=googlemybusiness\" href=\"https:\/\/theyard.com\/locations\/chicago\/fulton-market\/?utm_source=googlemybusiness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-msys-clicktrack=\"0\">The Yard Fulton Market<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> <a title=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/9u1VUAemzLP9TrCr6\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/9u1VUAemzLP9TrCr6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-msys-clicktrack=\"0\">Floor 6, 1101 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>fnChicago Chapter Leadership Team<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Membership Chair: <a title=\"https:\/\/members.foundersnetwork.com\/profile\/3892\/\" href=\"https:\/\/members.foundersnetwork.com\/profile\/3892\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-msys-clicktrack=\"0\">Andy Cwik<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Growth Chair: <a title=\"https:\/\/members.foundersnetwork.com\/profile\/3711\/\" href=\"https:\/\/members.foundersnetwork.com\/profile\/3711\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-msys-clicktrack=\"0\">Jason Jacobsohn<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Founders Network:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Founded in 2011, <a title=\"https:\/\/foundersnetwork.com\/?utm_source=fn_function_page&amp;utm_medium=event_listing&amp;utm_campaign=fn_function_page_fn_home\" href=\"https:\/\/foundersnetwork.com\/?utm_source=fn_function_page&amp;utm_medium=event_listing&amp;utm_campaign=fn_function_page_fn_home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-msys-clicktrack=\"0\">Founders Network<\/a> 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. 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