Startups & Founders

Startups & Founders Meetups in Chicago

The Chicagoland startup ecosystem runs on community. These 5 founder-focused groups bring together early-stage builders, investors, operators, and startup employees — 17,000+ members sharing knowledge, deals, and co-founders.

5 communities17,000+ members

Startup Grind Chicago

5,800+

Global startup community hosting monthly events featuring successful local founders, innovators, and investors in partnership with Google for Startups

StartupsFoundersGoogle for Startups

Chicago Startup and Tech Mixer

4,500+

Networking events for entrepreneurs, startup founders, and tech professionals in the Chicago tech ecosystem

StartupsNetworkingTech

Chicago AI and ML Entrepreneurs

2,100+

Community for entrepreneurs building AI and machine learning businesses, covering strategy, product, and fundraising

AI StartupsEntrepreneursML

Chicago PDMA

1,200+

Chicago chapter of the Product Development Management Association connecting product innovation professionals

Product DevelopmentInnovationManagement

AI Professionals Chicago

3,400+

Connects data science, ML, and AI platform professionals for networking, talks, and career development

AIData ScienceCareer

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