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Chicago's tech ecosystem is thriving, but navigating the landscape of organizations, events, and opportunities can be overwhelming. This Coffee on Us session brings together three leading voices from Chicago's innovation community to share insider insights on how to make meaningful connections and leverage the city's resources for your startup's growth.
Join Lucy Brennan from P33, Alysha-Aubrey Bursey from 1871, and Shannon McGhee from mHUB for an informal, mentor-led discussion designed to help you maximize your engagement with Chicago's vibrant tech community. This casual conversation format encourages authentic dialogue and provides multiple perspectives on building relationships and accessing resources in the local ecosystem.
Who Should Attend:
- New entrepreneurs looking to establish themselves in Chicago's tech scene
- Founders seeking to expand their local network and resource access
- Startups interested in leveraging Chicago-specific advantages and opportunities
- Anyone wanting to better understand and engage with the local innovation ecosystem
- Entrepreneurs looking to give back to and learn from the Chicago tech community
About the panelists:
- Lucy Brennan, Director of Founders Team, P33
- Alysha-Aubrey Bursey, Head of Founder Success Programs, 1871
- Shannon McGhee, Vice President of Programs and Engagement, mHUB
Venue
Classroom
Location
mHUB 1623 W Fulton St 1623 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612, US Get Directions
Date and Time
07/16/25 @ 10:30 AM
07/16/25 @ 10:30 AM
Tags
Business Viability, Discovery
mHUB Event Sponsorship
Learn more about the 2026 season of events and how to support and engage through strategic sponsorship
mHUB HardTech Summit
The 2026 HardTech Summit will return on Thursday, March 5, 2026, bringing together top hardtech entrepreneurs, startups, investors, and industry leaders to celebrate innovation in the Midwest. The program will feature 40+ product demonstrations, 30+ startup pitches, panels with leading industry experts, and a keynote from Larry Gies, Founder and CEO of Madison Industries. Attracting more than 1,200 entrepreneurs and public and private sector professionals at the intersection of manufacturing and innovation, the Summit serves as a defining moment for the region’s hardtech community.
Fourth Revolution Awards
The Fourth Revolution Awards honor the innovators, entrepreneurs, and manufacturers driving the technologies and businesses that define the future of industry. Hosted by mHUB, this premier event celebrates the bold ideas and hardtech breakthroughs fueling economic growth and shaping a more sustainable, connected, and advanced world. The 2026 ceremony will take place on Thursday, March 5, following the conclusion of the mHUB HardTech Summit.
mHUB Community BBQ
Join Chicago’s tech community for the next mHUB Community BBQ, tentatively planned for Thursday, July 16, 2026. This annual parking-lot celebration brings together more than 1,000 innovators and tech enthusiasts for an afternoon of food, music, drinks, and family-friendly activities. Each year, attendees descend upon the mHUB hardtech innovation center to enjoy the summer sun, reconnect with the community, and celebrate the momentum driving Chicago’s innovation ecosystem.