Upcoming Events, Courses, and Talks
Whether you’re looking for something educational or fun, mHUB produces events and classes that inform and inspire.
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Paul Cushman
Paul is an experienced entrepreneurial generalist with a wealth of experience in Sales, Business Development, Customer Success and Marketing. Prior to joining mHub, Paul has led B2B sales strategy at 5 Silicon Valley start-ups, achieving 3 exits to Google, LinkedIn and Verisign. He brings expertise in leadership, building successful teams, optimizing sales and operations, B2B marketing, and customer success.
Over his career he has helped companies in FinTech, AdTech, Transportation, Sharing Economy/Marketplaces, AI/ML/Data and Brand Marketing (B2C). Additionally, he brings a deep, extensive global professional and personal network, having lived and worked in 6 countries across 3 continents.
Suzanne Reade
Suzanne Reade is founder and president of Chicago ArchAngels, a local angel group. The Chicago ArchAngels presents three companies per month to members, covering a wide array of industries, and from locations around the country. Of the 36 companies presenting each year, members typically invest in 6-8 companies. Since 2015, we invested into 52 companies, and of those 46 are still operating. We have had several exits, with more on the way.
Suzanne is also an angel investor. Several years ago, she joined with two Chicago ArchAngels members to form a cross border fund, Chicago Poland Ventures, which is now wrapping up its final investments, and she is now working with people both here and in Poland to identify next steps.
Prior to founding the Chicago ArchAngels, she was president of the Urban Insurance Partners Institute and also was the public affairs manager at CNA Financial, which was one of the largest multi-lines insurers in the country.
Venue
mHUB's Classroom
Location
Date and Time
01/13/23 @ 2:00 PM
01/13/23 @ 2:00 PM
Tags
Business Viability, Curriculum, Growth
Women in Manufacturing
On Wednesday, October 8 2025, mHUB will host its next Women in Manufacturing event, which convenes hundreds of change-makers from across the country. At this event, startups, entrepreneurs, and industry come together to celebrate women in hardtech industries. The event features networking opportunities, insights from industry experts, and an interactive activity to close out the program.
mHUB Community BBQ
Join Chicago's tech community on Thursday, July 17, 2025 for the mHUB Community BBQ. This casual parking lot bash is all fun with food, music, drinks, family-friendly activities, and more. Over 1,000 innovators and tech enthusiasts descend upon the mHUB hardtech innovation center to join the summer sun, heat, and company.
mHUB HardTech Summit
The 2026 HardTech Summit will return on March 5, 2026, bringing together top hardtech entrepreneurs, startups, investors, and industry leaders to celebrate innovation in the Midwest. The HardTech Summit attracts over 1,200 entrepreneurs and public and private sector professionals at the intersection of manufacturing and innovation.

Fourth Revolution Awards
The Fourth Revolution Awards acknowledge outstanding hardtech entrepreneurs, community organizations, and manufacturers in the Midwest region that are driving technological advancement and social impact. The awards ceremony will close out the March 6, 2025 HardTech Summit. The nomination window will open in Q4 of 2025.
Resources Tailored to Your Unique Startup Roadmap
All classes and events are available to the public. Curriculum courses are tied to a specific track and stage of development, making connections to tools in the mHUB ecosystem to ensure members are maximizing the right resources at the right time.
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