Welcome to Startup Grind Chicago – the city's longest-standing startup community and your gateway to the world’s largest startup network of over 125 countries and 600 cities! We host monthly events to connect, inspire, and educate the Chicago ecosystem.

We operate on 3 core values:

1. Give First

2. Make Friends

3. Help Others
   

KEY LINKS & RESOURCES: 

• Click the 'Join' button down below to officially become a chapter member (FREE!) and get our newsletter where you'll never miss an event, perk, or announcement.

• Take our quick survey so we can bring the right resources to you.

• Join our chapter Whatsapp group.

• Apply for global Startup Grind membership to unlock exclusive savings and content.

LOVE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT:

Startup Grind Chicago events and more are made possible in part by the support of our friends at CodeLaunch - the only equity-free accelerator providing software development, a massive pitch stage, exposure to hundreds of investors and stakeholders, and the opportunity to win capital investment -- all for FREE -- all wrapped into a Venturetainment spectacle.

Apply for the CodeLaunch USA regional today (application deadline July 6)

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Grow Better. Scale Smarter.

Startup Grind Chicago events and more are also made possible by Hubspot for Startups!

Save up to 90% on Hubspot's leading AI-powered customer platform, plus get a library of free resources, access to top investors, and a place to meet other passionate founders. Let’s reach business milestones together.

Want all of this, plus pitch deck templates, investor tracking tools, and more? Grab your FREE Fundraising Kit!

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Thank you to System Seltzers and Big Star Cocktails for being official beverage partners of Startup Grind Chicago. System Seltzers is the world's first inclusive drinking system, offering hard seltzers at 0%, 5%, and 8% abv. Big Star Cocktails include Margaritas, Spicy Margaritas, and Palomas from your favorite Chicago taco joint, ready-to-drink straight from the can. Just pop the top and get the party started! 21+ only. Please drink responsibly

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Startup Grind Chicago is led by Rajiv 'RajNATION' Nathan and Sid Khaitan. RajNATION is the Founder of Startup Hypeman, a globally-recognized Pitch Artist firm. Sid is Sr. Product Marketer at Beekeeper, Content Artist at Startup Hypeman, and a top SaaS content marketer.

Connect with us on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajivnathan/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidktan/

We can't wait to meet you!