Feb 25, 11:30 PM – Feb 26, 3:00 AM (UTC)
Fabrik Chicago, 440 North Wells Street, Chicago, 60654
Survey says… networking should be more fun. Founder Feud is a live, game-show-style startup event where teams compete in fun challenges, meet new people, and battle for free tickets to the Startup Grind Global Conference.
We asked 100 founders how they want to network…
Survey says: not another panel!
Founder Feud is a game-show-style startup night where teams go head-to-head answering fun, startup-flavored questions. Expect quick rounds, unexpected answers, friendly trash talk, and lots of laughs.
Show up and participate or show up just to watch! If participating, you’ll be randomly placed on a team and compete for a real prize: free tickets to the Startup Grind Global Conference in April, taking Chicago’s startup pride all the way to California!
As always, food and drinks are included.
Hosted at Fabrik's brand new Chicago event space!
February 25 – 26, 2026
11:30 PM – 3:00 AM (UTC)
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Our Mission
To give startups everywhere the education and opportunities they need to build, grow, and scale their companies.
Our Values
We believe in making friends, not contacts. We believe in giving first, not taking. We believe in helping others before helping yourself.
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