Startup CPG Chicago Founder Social - April 2026
Schedule
Wed Apr 15 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Fat Rosie's Taco & Tequila Bar | Rosemont, IL
About this Event
Join us for a founders-only social before the big event! Connect, share insights, and have a good time!
This gathering will be held at Fat Rosie's in Rosemont in the Skybar Room.
Your ticket covers dinner (buffet style) and drinks. Please indicate any dietary restrictions in your ticket order confirmation form. This is a casual, kick-back style dinner – come as you are!
There will not be sampling opportunities at this event, but feel free to bring them to give away for take-homes or to show folks.
Heads up: we'll have VIPs in attendance as well.
Featured Guests
- Kelly Burling - Sr. VP Strategy and Corporate Development @ Chex Finer Foods
- Michael Krutz - Senior Investment Associate @ S2G Investments
- Nicole Fernandes - Vice President of Business Development @ Norman Distribution
- Rebecca Stephens - Manager, Local Products & Community @ Fresh Thyme Market
More featured guests coming soon!
Sponsorship opportunities are available, though! Please email [email protected] for more information.
About Startup CPG
Startup CPG is the biggest community in the world for emerging brands. We have 30k+ Slack members, produce the #1 podcast in CPG, host 100+ events per year, and are the #1 education hub for brands trying to improve our CPG ecosystem. It’s free — join today!
Instagram: @startupcpg
Where is it happening?
Fat Rosie's Taco & Tequila Bar, 5433 Park Place, Rosemont, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 50.00 to USD 268.61



















