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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

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Date and Time

01/13/23 @ 2:00 PM

01/13/23 @ 2:00 PM

Tags

Business Viability, Curriculum, Growth

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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.

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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.

 

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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.