Startup Founders Meetup I Chicago

A curated room for AI and Tech founders, investors, and professionals.

Experience high-signal networking and live startup pitches with a team behind 180+ global events across 19 global cities:from San Francisco and New York to London and Singapore. We build rooms where founders, investors, and ambitious tech professionals connect in a more intentional and meaningful way. Join us in Chicago for an evening focused on real-world AI, emerging technologies, and high-quality venture connections. Whether you are a founder, investor, or someone serious about building something meaningful, this is where you meet people shaping what’s next. What makes this night different? Curated Room: We intentionally keep our events intimate so it’s easier to meet the right people, not just collect random contacts. Live Pitch Session: A focused 1-hour session where selected founders present AI/IT projects, followed by audience Q&A. Investor Alignment: We work with investors across multiple cities and help increase visibility of relevant founders within our network.

Who is it for? Founders & Co-founders seeking visibility, feedback, and connections. Investors & Scouts looking for relevant early-stage opportunities. Tech Professionals - builders, operators, and future founders. Ambitious Individuals - serious about entering the startup and AI/Tech ecosystem. For Pitching Startups Beyond the event, relevant startup profiles and pitch decks may be shared with selected active investors from the Astra T

Organizer: Astra Tech Hub, LLC

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