Treating Founders as HUMANS: Fireside Chat with 11 Tribes VC Kristina Chapple

May 20, 11:00 PM – May 21, 2:00 AM (UTC)

Chicago

@Skyscraper Guy Studios, 105 West Adams Street, Chicago, 60603

Fresh off a $46M fundraise, Kristina Chapple of 11 Tribes Ventures is ready to invest in the next set of startups to prove that the growth of your company doesn't mean the end of your wellbeing.

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About this event

Anxiety. Panic attacks. Burnout.

These are the words 11 Tribes Ventures NEVER wants characterizing the founders in their portfolio. While most firms are focused on deploying just capital, 11 Tribes deploys capital with support -- support for your mental, emotional, and spiritual health.

Startup Grind Chicago returns with a special fireside chat featuring Kristina Chapple, GP at 11 Tribes. We'll discuss:

  • What's wrong with traditional venture capital and how to fix it

  • Kristina's journey to making Forbes 30 Under 30

  • How 11 Tribes supports you as a whole person, not just a company founder

  • What 11 Tribes is looking to invest in with their new fund.

  • And much more!

Fresh off a $46M fundraise, they are ready to invest in their next set of startups to prove that the growth of your company doesn't mean the end of your wellbeing.

Come ready with your own questions and join us for a classic Startup Grind night of making friends and helping others, in a brand new location in the Loop, @Skyscraper Guy studios, over bites and drinks!

Event Sponsored by CodeLaunch, the 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)

Speaker

  • Kristina Chapple

    11 Tribes Ventures

    General Partner

Moderator

  • Rajiv Nathan

    Startup Grind Chicago / Startup Hypeman

    Chapter Director / Founder

When

When

May 20 – 21, 2025
11:00 PM – 2:00 AM (UTC)

Organizers

  • Rajiv Nathan

    Startup Grind & Startup Hypeman

    Director

  • Sid Khaitan

    Community Lead

  • Julia Bauer

    Event Coordinator

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