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December
Thursday
18:00–20:30 2026 · Chicago time
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A curated evening for founders navigating their next stage of growth. 10 founders. 3 partners. 1 investor. Hosted by CSE. Building a company changes as customers, revenue, and operational demands grow. So do the relationships founders need around them. Chicago Startup Events is bringing together a small group of HealthTech, FinTech, and technology founders for an invitation-only dinner focused on meaningful connections, shared experiences, and the business decisions that come with growth. The evening will bring together approximately 9–12 selected founders, experienced professional partners, and an invited investor for thoughtful conversation in a relaxed, private dining setting. No presentations. No pitches. Just good food, relevant perspectives, and opportunities to build relationships that extend beyond the evening. Who It's For Founders in late Stage 3 or Stage 4 (or beyond) who: Have an operating business with customers and revenue. Are navigating growth, enterprise opportunities, fundraising preparation, or increasing operational complexity. Would benefit from relationships with other founders and professionals experienced in legal, cybersecurity, compliance, insurance, and business growth. Are building in the Chicagoland or Illinois startup ecosystem.
Meet Our Partners Anchor Point Partners | Cybersecurity & Compliance Represented by Joe Munsayac, Anchor Point Partners works with growing businesses navigating cybersecurity, security compliance, and readiness for requirements such as SOC 2. Joe brings a practical perspective on building the security foundations needed to pursue larger customers, strengthen trust, and support business growth. Finsure | Insurance & Risk Management Represented by Brian Cavanaugh, Finsure helps businesses navigate insurance and risk management considerations as they grow. Brian brings a perspective on identifying business exposures, evaluating appropriate coverage, and protecting companies as they expand operations, establish partnerships, and pursue new opportunities. Vidar Law | Startup Legal Counsel Represented by Chris Werner, Vidar Law supports founders navigating the legal decisions that accompany business growth, including fundraising, contracts, and regulatory considerations. Chris brings experience helping startups understand and address legal requirements as they pursue new opportunities, partnerships, and investment. Our founding partners are joining the table to share perspectives, build relationships, and better understand the challenges founders are navigating. There will be no formal presentations or sales pitches. _ Event Details Thursday, December 3, 2026 6:00–8:30 PM CT Chicago, Illinois One thoughtfully curated table. Just 10 founder seats. _ This private dining experience is hosted exclusively for selected founders, with dinner provided by CSE and its Founding Growth Partners. Attendance is by invitation or approved request, with each seat intentionally reserved to bring together founders navigating similar stages of business growth. The venue and evening details will be shared with confirmed guests. Hosted by Chicago Startup Events, with the support of our partners.
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