Chicago Networking & Pitch Event: Wellness, Health, Beauty, Fitness

Join us for a dynamic evening bringing together founders, innovators, investors, creators, and industry professionals across the wellness, health, beauty, and fitness sectors. This event combines fast-paced startup pitches with high-quality networking, giving you the perfect environment to meet collaborators, partners, clients, and potential investors.

Expect a room full of people building products, brands, technologies, platforms, and services shaping the future of wellbeing — from digital health tools and fitness tech to beauty brands, supplements, clinics, wellness apps, lifestyle products, and more.

• 1-Minute Founder Pitches – Quick, sharp introductions from startups across wellness, beauty, health, and fitness.
• Open Networking – Connect with founders, creators, investors, consultants, brand builders, and industry professionals.
• Match-Style Introductions – Simple, effective prompts to help you meet the right people fast.
• Collaboration Opportunities – Discuss partnerships, funding, clients, distribution, talent needs, marketing, and product development.

• Wellness, Beauty, Health & Fitness Startup Founders
• Product Creators, Brand Builders & Service Providers
• Investors, Angels, VCs & Accelerators
• Fitness Professionals, Coaches & Studio Owners
• Beauty & Skincare Innovators
• Health Practitioners, Nutrition Experts & Consultants
• Marketing, Operations, Growth, Retail & E-commerce Professionals
• Anyone building, scaling, or investing in the wellbeing industry

• Showcase your startup with a fast, impactful pitch.
• Meet the right people – collaborators, partners, suppliers, advisors, investors, and clients.
• Find new opportunities – funding, partnerships, media, distribution, hiring, and brand growth.
• Build your network in a relaxed, high-value environment.
• Share insights on product development, marketing, scaling, and cashflow challenges.
• Stay ahead of trends shaping wellness, beauty, fitness, and health innovation.

Guest Guidelines:

• Guests must be 21+ years old
• Please arrive well-presented
• Purchase one drink at the bar (alcohol-free options included)

You will be able to join the dedicated Whatsapp group for the event and start networking before the actual event.

A dedicated WhatsApp group, so attendees can connect before and after the event, share updates, and continue the conversation.
The WhatsApp group link will be released 1 day before the event.

Register now to secure your spot and join this high-impact networking experience.

🎯 Only 50 spots available – register now to secure yours.

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Info: Kick off the evening with a warm introduction and overview of how the networking and pitch session will run.

Info: Each attendee will have the opportunity to deliver a short 60-second elevator pitch to the room. This is your chance to introduce your business, share what you’re building, and clearly state what you're looking for — investment, partnerships, clients, or talent.

Info: Open networking session. Connect with founders, investors, and professionals in a relaxed setting. Continue conversations sparked during pitches, exchange contacts, and explore collaboration opportunities.

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