Grassroots Founder Pitch Kickoff

Join Grassroots for the Founder Pitch Kickoff, the first open pitch competition of Chicago Tech Week. This event brings together early-stage founders, builders, operators, investors, and technologists for a community-first evening of startup pitches, useful feedback, and real connection. Selected founders will pitch live for a $1,000 cash prize , with judges and the audience helping spotlight one standout company. This is not pitch theater. It is a room for people building, backing, and supporting the next wave of Chicago startups. Want to pitch? We’re selecting a small group of early-stage founders to pitch live at the Grassroots Founder Pitch Kickoff. Selected founders will compete for a $1,000 cash prize and get in front of founders, operators, investors, and technologists from across Chicago’s startup community. Pitch slots are limited. Apply here: Grassroots Founder Pitch Application Expect founder pitches, sharp feedback, meaningful conversations, and a strong Tech Week kickoff with the Grassroots community. About our sponsors Anchorpoint Partners ⁠ is a Chicago-based security…