Summer Launch Party 2022: Pitch Event, Live Music, & More!

Jul 21, 2022, 11:00 PM – Jul 22, 2022, 2:00 AM (UTC)

Chicago

mHUB, 965 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, 60642

All startups who have launched, planning to launch, probably should launch, dream of launching, contemplating to launch, wondering if they should launch, or wish they actually had a startup to launch are invited to THE 6th Annual Startup Grind Chicago Launch Party, plus very special live performances by Aya Ito, and Startup Hypeman!

In-person event

About this event

All startups who have launched, planning to launch, probably should launch, dream of launching, contemplating to launch, wondering if they should launch, or wish they had a startup to launch are invited to THE 6th Annual Startup Grind Chicago Launch Party - Summer 2022.


In our first live IRL event since February 2020, we're going BIG! This night includes:

  • No-pressure networking with the SG community over cold beverages
  • A pitch competition for $3k on the mHUB stage
  • Special live music performances

How it works...


PITCH COMPETITION

The Startups. We will give 8 startup founders the mHUB stage for 3-minutes each to pitch to the audience and judges' table. There will be investors, so be prepared to answer questions!


The Judges. We are lucky to have three impressive guest judges: Kaili Emmerich from Google for Startups, Nishad Parmar from LOUD Capital, and Ale Breuer from Network Ventures to provide insights and feedback on each pitch. They will help founders understand what worked, what could be done better, and what it takes to land an investment from an investor like them.


Everyone Else. You play a huge role in this. You will receive $1,000 (fake money) to "invest" in the startup or startups you like best.  Whichever startup "raises" the most (fake) money wins real cash and prizes!


The Winning Startup. The winning startup takes home a $3,000 equity-free cash prize courtesy of the Startup Hypeman pitch fund, access to the Startup Grind Startup Membership Community, and a free ticket to the Startup Grind 2023 Global Conference.


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LIVE MUSIC

The Artists. It ain't a party without music, right?! We've got 2 very special live performances on this night:

  • Blazian Sensation Aya Ito - a striking songstress with an amazing sound who has performed all around the country
  • RajNATION / Startup Hypeman - our very own chapter co-director, who duals as the only startup-focused hip-hop artist, will perform a live set with his band

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JOIN US.

Who: Founders, Co-founders, Team Members & Startup Enthusiasts


What: Launch Party - Summer 2022


Where: mHUB 965 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 


When: Tuesday, July 21st, 6-9:00 pm CDT

Check out what happened

Speaker

  • Aya Ito

    Blazian Sensation

    Vocalist & Songwriter

Judges

  • Kaili Emmerich

    Google for Startups

    Head of Google for Startups, North America

  • Ale Breuer

    Network Ventures

    VP of Platform

  • Nishad Parmar

    LOUD Capital

    Senior Partner & Chief Investment Officer

When

When

July 21 – 22, 2022
11:00 PM – 2:00 AM (UTC)

Agenda

11:00 PMConnecting, Food & Beer
11:50 PMAya Ito Performs Live
12:00 AMPitches
1:00 AMFundraising
1:30 AMRajNATION & the Startup Hypeman Band Perform Live

Organizers

  • Rajiv Nathan

    Startup Grind & Startup Hypeman

    Director

  • Sid Khaitan

    Chapter Coordinator

Global sponsor

Brex logo

Brex

Presenting

Startup Hypeman logo

Startup Hypeman

FYC Labs logo

FYC Labs

Partners

mHUB logo

mHUB

FYC Labs logo

FYC Labs

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