Startup Networking Chicago: Founders, Investors & Talent Mixer
2026-07-01 · 19:00:00 · Chicago
Joy District
112 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Chicago Startup Networking Event: Meet Founders, Investors, and Talent - Build or Scale Your Startup
Startup Networking Event in Chicago for founders, investors, and tech talent. Join a high-signal startup networking event in Chicago where founders, investors, and talent connect to build and scale startups.Meet the right people, unlock real opportunities, and grow within the Chicago startup ecosystem.
💡 Why This Event Is Different Most networking events end with exchanged LinkedIn profiles. This one focuses on real conversations and real opportunities. We bring together founders, investors, engineers, operators and talent in a curated environment designed to create meaningful connections. Through interactive networking rounds, open conversations and pitch opportunities, participants can share challenges, exchange insights and build relationships that last beyond the event.
🤝 What to Expect Startup Networking in Chicago Structured networking rounds where founders, investors, and talent connect, share challenges, and explore opportunities. Talent & Hiring Connections Meet engineers, operators, and professionals in the Chicago startup ecosystem. Startup & Investor Conversations Discussions around fundraising, product development, and scaling startups.
👥 Who Should Attend Startup founders in Chicago VC and angels investors Engineers and builders Operators and product managers Recruiters and HR professionals Sales and business development professionals Job seekers interested i
Organizer: Ascent Valley
At a glance
- Tickets
- Free – 24.79 USD
- Refunds
- No refunds
- Sectors
- Agnostic
Agenda
- 6:45 PM – 7:20 PM · Check-in — Check in, grab a drink, and start meeting fellow founders, builders, and investors before the program begins.
- 7:20 PM – 8:20 PM · Interactive Networking Session — A structured networking format designed to help participants share challenges, exchange insights, and connect with people who can help solve real startup problems.
- 8:20 PM – 8:40 PM · Break — Time to recharge, continue conversations, and prepare for the startup pitch session.
- 8:50 PM – 9:30 PM · Startup Pitch Session — Selected founders present their startups to the audience and receive feedback from founders, operators, and investors.
- 9:30 PM – 10:00 PM · Chill Networking — Informal conversation to wrap up.
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