StartUps, Founders, Investors, Talent Networking & Pitch Chicago

2026-11-02 · 19:00:00 · Chicago

Ten Cat Tavern, 3931 North Ashland Avenue

Ten Cat Tavern, 3931 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613

Held at Ten Cat Tavern in Chicago, this evening event connects founders, investors, and professionals through open networking and one-minute elevator pitches.

Join us for an evening of business-focused networking, bringing together entrepreneurs, startup founders, investors, and professionals.

Join us for an engaging evening bringing together entrepreneurs, startup founders, investors, and professionals looking to connect, collaborate, and grow. This event combines structured networking with short elevator pitches, creating real opportunities for business, partnerships, and investment.

Whether you’re building a startup, scaling a business, investing in new ventures, or expanding your professional circle, this event puts the right people in the same room. 🔹 Event Highlights 1-Minute Elevator Pitches – Attendees can briefly introduce their business, startup, or idea to the room. Open Networking – Meet entrepreneurs, founders, investors, and professionals across industries. Connection-Focused Format – Simple prompts to help you meet relevant people quickly. Collaboration Opportunities – Discuss partnerships, funding, clients, hiring, and growth. 👥 Who Should Attend Entrepreneurs & Business Owners Startup Founders & Co-Founders Investors, Angels & Venture Capitalists Business Professionals across multiple industries Consultants, Freelancers & Service Providers Anyone building, funding, or supporting startups and businesses Why Attend Pitch your business in a short, effective format. Meet decision-makers who can help you grow or invest. Expand your network with ambitious, growth-focused people. Discover real opportunities for partners

Founder brief

Who should attend

Early-stage founders, business owners, angel investors, venture capitalists, and service providers will benefit from attending. It also caters to consultants, freelancers, and anyone building, funding, or supporting startup ventures across industries.

What happens

Proceedings start at 7:00 PM with check-in, moving into informal mixing and mingling at 7:30 PM. Starting at 8:00 PM, participants each get one minute to deliver an elevator pitch to the room, followed by open networking from 8:30 PM until 10:00 PM.

Who's in the room

Attendees comprise a mixture of entrepreneurs, co-founders, investors, and business professionals. Many represent technology and early-stage companies, alongside consultants looking to hire, discover clients, build partnerships, or explore investment options.

How to prepare

Draft and time a sharp sixty-second introduction that explains what problem your company solves and precisely what you need next, such as funding, hires, or commercial partners. Bring digital or printed contact details ready for the extensive post-pitch networking block.

Organizer: Business Minds Events

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At a glance

Tickets
9.85 – 39.19 USD
Refunds
Refunds up to 7 days before event
Sectors
Technology, Startups

Agenda

  1. 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Meet and greet — Upon arrival, ask the receptionist about the business networking event, and they will guide you to our designated area.
  2. 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM · Mix & Mingle — Build your network, explore collaborations, and exchange insights.
  3. 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Elevator Pitch — Each participant will have the opportunity to deliver a brief 1-minute presentation.
  4. 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM · Networking — Build relationships that can lead to collaborations, partnerships, and investment opportunities.

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