Aug 26, 10:30 PM – Aug 27, 12:30 AM (UTC)
TeamWorking by TechNexus, 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, 60606
Our very own Startup Grind Chicago community member, Collars (Cheri & Rocco Molfese) have made it to the U.S. Finals of the CodeLaunch startup reality series! Join us for a live watch party of the season finale and vote to help them win!
Our very own Startup Grind Chicago community member, Collars (Cheri & Rocco Molfese) have made it to the U.S. Finals of the CodeLaunch startup reality series!
Their journey, and the journey of their competitors, is airing as a 4-part reality series on YouTube called CodeLaunch: Next Founder Up. On August 26th, we'll get together in person for an official watch party to support them.
You'll be able to vote live as part of the watchalong. The startup that receives the most live votes will be declared the winner and advance to the World Championships.
There are 2 ways the voting works:
Vote for fun (free)
Make your vote count towards the total ($25)
We'll send the CodeLaunch voting registration link beforehand for you to make your choice.
The show airs at 6pm sharp, so get there early!
Want to watch the entire series in the run up to the watch party?
Subscribe to the CodeLaunch Youtube channel for episodes 1-3!
August 26 – 27, 2026
10:30 PM – 12:30 AM (UTC)
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