Blend:Talks is Chicago:Blend’s flagship event, where graduates of our VC Fellowship program take the stage to share bold, thought-provoking insights on the latest trends impacting venture capital.
Join us for another investor-only happy hour hosted by Chicago:Blend and V2:VC!
We’re teaming up with our friends at mHUB to help you kick off your weekend in style with a dose of live music, camaraderie, and positive energy! We're thrilled to invite you to our community-driven event from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Experience the perfect fusion of music and mHUB at mHOUSE!
Join VamosVentures, Cleveland Avenue, J.P. Morgan, Chicago:Blend, and Deloitte in bringing together the diverse Chicago tech ecosystem over drinks and conversations. Meet founders, funders, and tech stakeholders shaping the city's future.
Join us for an inspirational afternoon in Chicago! The Redo Entrepreneurship Summit presented by Wintrust and William Blair is a must-attend gathering for anyone interested in learning about and celebrating entrepreneurship, especially women starting businesses here in Chicago.
Join us for the 3rd Annual Pride in Tech event, brought to you by Chicago: Blend and TechNexus Venture Collaborative! This evening is all about celebrating the diversity of Chicago's LGBTQ+ business and technology community.
Join Chicago:Blend and TechRise by P33 for an afternoon of inspiring talks, startup pitches, and networking as we convene the city’s top founders, investors, and tech leaders at mHUB, Chicago's premier hardtech innovation center.
Chicago:Blend is teaming up with CDW on April 25 for a spring VC & Startup Mixer at CDW's downtown Chicago HQ. Come mingle with industry leaders, build new connections, and enjoy cocktails and bites courtesy of CDW. Registration is required.
Join Chicago:Blend, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, iBIO, All Raise, GET Cities, and HPA as we hear from the visionary women reshaping Chicago’s tech economy. Join us for lunch, networking, and rapid fire talks from our speakers.
Join Chicago:Blend, BLCK VC Midwest Chapter, Gray Matter Experience, and TechNexus Venture Collaborative for a celebration of Black excellence featuring delicious food from Cajun Cafe Chicago and an all-star lineup of Black investors, innovators, and change-makers offering practical advice through a series TED-style talks.
Are you a venture capitalist or angel investor looking to connect with other professionals in the industry? Join Chicago:Blend and V2:VC for a relaxed evening of food, conversation, networking, and good vibes. This event is for investors only. No pitching!
Join the Chicago:Blend Board of Directors as we celebrate this milestone over food and drinks and reflect on five years of impact.
Get ready to mix and mingle with Chicago:Blend and V2:VC at our VC Happy Hour, sponsored by Wells Fargo! Meet other industry professionals and make new connections in the VC community, including with Chicago:Blend's newest cohort of VC Fellows!
What does the current lawsuit against Fearless Fund, a black woman-run firm, mean for other VCs that consider diversity when making investment decisions? Join the team at Cooley LLP on August 30 as they break down the case and its implications for the industry.
Are you attending TechChicago Day (July 13) at Navy Pier? Meet up with Chicago:Blend and V2:VC beforehand as we walk over together for a unique networking experience. Enjoy the views along the river and make some new friends while heading to the main TechChicago Day event at Navy Pier!
Delight in an evening of PRIDE Month festivities hosted by Chicago:Blend and TechNexus Venture Collaborative! We're serving up a fierce celebration of LGBTQ+ excellence that embraces fun, self-expression, diversity, and inclusivity. Get ready for fabulous food, networking, and a slay lineup of entertainment, speakers and a fireside chat featuring StartOut CEO Brian Richardson.
The data is in! Tune in June 14 when we release the findings of our fourth Chicago:Blend VC Diversity Report, presented by CDW. Learn how Chicago’s venture capital workforce stacks up against the rest of the country in terms of representation and hear about what’s ahead for Illinois’ VC industry.
Are you interested in landing a role in venture capital? Are you trying to figure out if it's right for you? Do you want to be a part of Chicago:Blend's upcoming VC fellowship? Join us virtually on June 8th to learn from three alums who have completed our Chicago Venture Fellows program and landed a VC role post-program.
Join Chicago:Blend and our VC and community partners in celebrating Women's History Month with a conversation featuring Chicago's top tech leaders.
Celebrate Black History Month with Chicago:Blend, BLCK VC Midwest and TechNexus Venture Collaborative. Sponsored by World Business Chicago.
Join Chicago:Blend and StartOut for an evening of cocktails, conversation and connection as we celebrate Pride Month. Hosted in partnership with CDW, Hyde Park Venture Partners, Energize Ventures and TechNexus Venture Collaborative.
Join Chicago:Blend as we present the findings from our 2022 Startup Diversity Survey, presented by CDW in partnership with the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago.
Are Chicago VCs making progress on diversity? Are there more underrepresented professionals working at local venture capital firms today? To find out, tune in as we release the findings of our third annual VC Diversity Survey.
Deciding if or when to pursue venture capital can be tough for any entrepreneur. The challenge is even greater for women and founders of color, who historically have received significantly less VC funding.
Join us on Wednesday, October 13 from 3:30-5:30p for a discussion about becoming investment-ready. Our panel will also discuss the challenges facing underrepresented and overlooked founders as they raise startup capital.
Speakers include:
Matthew Chavez, Partner at Armanino LLP
Ariana Alejandra Gibson, Founder & CEO at STIGMA App
Ryan Mundy, Founder at Alkeme Health Co.
Gale Wilkinson, Managing Partner at Vitalize VC
MODERATOR: Nancy Lai, Director of Innovation at CDW
Who should attend? Founders, early-stage VCs, and others who are committed to creating a more equitable startup ecosystem in Chicago. Come for the content and stay for the networking!
NOTE: In light of COVID-19 and out of an abundance of caution, we are asking all attendees to provide proof of vaccination upon arrival at the event. Attendees will also be required to wear a face mask or covering indoors except when they are eating or drinking. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
