Chicago Business Leaders

Thu Jun 18 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC-05:00

Howl at the Moon Chicago | Chicago

Startup Era Events
Publisher/HostStartup Era Events
Chicago Business Leaders
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Meet top Chicago biz pros, share ideas, and boost your network all in one lively in-person event!
About this Event


🤝 Real Connections. Fresh Ideas. New Momentum.


Let’s be honest — most networking events feel like a box to check. You shake hands, swap cards, make small talk, and wonder if anything meaningful will actually come of it.


This isn’t that kind of event.


This is a space for the curious, ambitious, and forward-thinking. A gathering place for professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, technologists, operators, and builders who are looking for more than a quick exchange — they’re looking to collaborate, connect, and grow.


Whether you’re a startup founder seeking partners, a tech professional navigating your next career move, a service provider looking to build long-term relationships, or a creative thinker exploring your next big idea, this experience is built for you.


🔍 What to Expect


✅ A curated mix of attendees across industries and levels — from early-career professionals to experienced leaders

✅ Light structure that encourages organic conversation

✅ Thought-provoking prompts and optional breakout groups to help you get past the surface talk

✅ Space to share what you’re working on, what you’re looking for, and how you can support others

✅ A vibe that’s warm, open, and energizing — not transactional or forced


This event is about building relationships, not collecting contacts. It’s about creating a space where ideas flow, collaborations start, and support systems form — where you leave not only with new names in your phone, but with new perspectives in your mind.


🌐 Who This Is For


  • Startup founders & entrepreneurs
  • Tech professionals & product builders
  • Designers, creatives & consultants
  • Investors, advisors & ecosystem leaders
  • Anyone exploring new ventures or career paths


If you're actively building, growing, learning, or even just thinking about what's next, you'll fit right in.


⚡ Why It Matters

We all know the right conversation at the right time can change everything — a new idea, a key introduction, a creative collaboration, a breakthrough in your thinking.

This event is designed to spark those moments. Not by chance, but by intention.

Bring your story, your curiosity, your openness — and leave with more than you expected.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Howl at the Moon Chicago, 26 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, United States

Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 25.96

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