Founder Night Out: In-Person Startup Networking in Chicago

Name: Founder Night Out: In-Person Startup Networking in Chicago
Start: 2025-10-23T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-23T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Moe's Cantina - River North

Schedule

Thu Oct 23 2025 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Moe's Cantina - River North | Chicago, IL

Join us for the in-person networking event and socialize over drinks with potential co-founders, advisors, mentors and partners.
About this Event

If you have a startup idea or a growing company and you want to expand your network in Chicago, then join us for the in-person ‘Founder Night Out’ event.

At this informal networking event, you can connect with other early-stage entrepreneurs, startup mentors, and advisors from the Founder Institute network. Socialize over drinks with potential co-founders, advisors, mentors and partners. Most of all, get away from the computer and have fun!

Who should Attend?

Anyone interested in entrepreneurship
Anyone who has a pre-seed tech company or a startup idea
Anyone interested in joining a startup accelerator

What is the Agenda?

Networking, Socializing and Drinks

Venue: Moe’s Cantina – River North

Address: 155 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654

fnChicago Chapter Leadership Team

Membership Chair: Andy Cwik
Growth Chair: Jason Jacobsohn

About Founders Network:

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