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Chicago Startup Week

#VC #entrepreneurship #technology #startup

Facts

Startup week benefits:
– Chicago’s largest student-run conference
– Meet world-class mentors and speakers, and hear from experts in innovative industries
– 50+ events ranging from workshops to networking events
– Pitch your big idea for a chance to win prize money
– Engaging, interactive and empowering sessions
– Comfortable and inclusive environment
– Diverse speakers and mentors
– Explore the Chicago Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Key speakers: Lori Lightfoot (Mayor of Chicago), Samir Mayekar (Deputy Mayor of Chicago), Vic Mensa (Singer, Songwriter and Activist), Chris Gladwin (CEO and Co-Founder of Ocient), Brad Keywell (Founder and CEO of Uptake), Kristi Ross (Co-Founder, Co-CEO and President of tastytrade), etc.

Practical Information

Date: March 15-19, 2021
Location: Virtual
‌‌‌‌‌HQ: Chicago, USA
Language: English

Registration

chicagostartupweek.com (Free)

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