Chicago Startup Events: Year One

Founder Celebration + TechChicago Week Kickoff One year ago, Chicago Startup Events launched with a simple goal: help founders discover opportunities, build relationships, and navigate Chicago's startup ecosystem more effectively. Since then, we've shared hundreds of founder-relevant events and opportunities, highlighted dozens of startup stories, and connected founders, operators, investors, and community builders across the city. Now it's time to celebrate. Join us for an evening of founder stories, community recognition, meaningful conversations, and new connections as we celebrate one year of Chicago Startup Events and kick off TechChicago Week. This event is designed for founders, operators, investors, startup banking professionals, ecosystem leaders, and those committed to supporting entrepreneurship in Chicago. What to Expect Founder stories and lessons learned Community appreciation and recognition Curated networking and relationship-building Conversations with founders, investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders A celebration of the people helping build Chicago's startup…