Loading Events
0c2a00745e356482e04f28e141f981f2
0c2a00745e356482e04f28e141f981f2

« All Events

  • This event has passed.

September 10, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDT

Founders Network Chicago Pitch Competition

Details

Date:
September 10, 2019
Time:
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDT
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/founders-network-chicago-pitch-competition-tickets-63125523139

Venue

Winestyr
648 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60661 United States
View Venue Website

Organizer

Founders Network
View Organizer Website

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. 

Pitch Applications are Currently Closed

How it Works

– 5 founders will be selected to pitch

– Each pitch will be 5 minutes, include slides, followed by 5 minutes of Q&A

– 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).

Panelists

Nick Moran 
General Partner | New Stack Ventures

Ira Weiss
General Partner | Hyde Park Venture Partners

Saurabh Sharma 
Partner | Jump Capital

Gerri Kahnweiler 
Founder & Partner | InvestHER Ventures

Tricia Meyer 
Founder & Managing Attorney | Meyer Law

Founders

Michele Castioni 
Co-Founder | Get a Stand

Debjit Das 
Founder | GroKool Inc.

David Gaines 
Founder | Careignition, LLC

Alexander Hejazi 
Founder | Ballbox

Erin Brown 
Founder | Lead Connext

Agenda:

– 5:00pm – 5:30pm || Arrive, settle in, and network

– 5:30pm – 5:45pm || Opening Remarks

– 5:45pm – 6:45pm || Pitch Competition

– 6:45pm – 7:45pm || Structured Networking by Sector

– 7:45pm – 8:00pm || Closing remarks, goodbyes 

This 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. 

 

Thanks to our Sponsors

Grow, Build and Connect with Microsoft for Startups

 

Logo new

Launch Partners

download

 

Image result for novel coworking logo png

 

Image result for lifeworking coworking

Image result for miller canfield

Moderne Ventures

A Modern Take On Legal Services

 

Details

Date:
September 10, 2019
Time:
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDT
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/founders-network-chicago-pitch-competition-tickets-63125523139

Venue

Winestyr
648 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60661 United States
View Venue Website

Organizer

Founders Network
View Organizer Website

Testimonials

Image
"If you don't have a cohort group in something like Founders Network that you can develop long-term relationships with and discuss the same topics that come up with people that you already know, you're probably missing out on something very important."
David Plonsky
Image
"The number one advantage is the law of compound interest. The longer you stay in a very high-quality network the strong and more authentic relationships you build."
Chaitanya Vaidya
Image
"We know each other's business and we know each other's struggles. Having a personal relationship with other founders that is completely confidential and completely authentic gives you a lot of great advice."
Doug Lessing
Image
"FN manages my network for me by connecting me with other founders in my specific industry sector. I've been able to explore business development opportunities, partnerships, etc."
Becky Splitt
Image
"We just saw the first Mexican unicorn come to life this same week which is a fantastic idea. Being part of the Founders Network makes a lot of sense. We see that the Mexico City chapter is growing substantially."
Max Linares
Image
"There's a lot of great stuff going on even now in San Francisco. I've found Founders Network has been a great resource for me and for all of the founders I know during these tough times."
Jarie Bolander
Image
"It allowed me to meet people who had done this before that had the experience. I was able to explain an issue very briefly and they were able to give me a very detailed response on how they addressed it."
Terence Finn
Image
"I've used the platform to discover advice, connections, resources, discounts, on important services, connections to investors, and practice on how to pitch. The kind of conversations you can't get anywhere else on youtube or google searches."
Alexandra Greenhill
Image
"I see Founders Network as one of those necessary resources in the Chicagoland area."
Jason Jacobsohn
Image
"The Black Founders initiative allows me to shape this program where we can inspire, engage, and support Black Founders."
Khiry Kemp