Founder Night Out: In-Person Startup Networking in Chicago

Thu Oct 23 2025 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC-05:00

Moe's Cantina - River North | Chicago

Founders Network
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Founder Night Out: In-Person Startup Networking in Chicago
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Join us for the in-person networking event and socialize over drinks with potential co-founders, advisors, mentors and partners.
About this Event
 

If you have a startup idea or a growing company and you want to expand your network in Chicago, then join us for the in-person ‘Founder Night Out’ event.


At this informal networking event, you can connect with other early-stage entrepreneurs, startup mentors, and advisors from the Founder Institute network. Socialize over drinks with potential co-founders, advisors, mentors and partners. Most of all, get away from the computer and have fun!


Who should Attend?

  • Anyone interested in entrepreneurship
  • Anyone who has a pre-seed tech company or a startup idea
  • Anyone interested in joining a startup accelerator

What is the Agenda?

  • Networking, Socializing and Drinks

Venue: Moe’s Cantina – River North


Address: 155 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654


 


fnChicago Chapter Leadership Team

  • Membership Chair: Andy Cwik
  • Growth Chair: Jason Jacobsohn

 


About Founders Network:


Founded in 2011, Founders Network offers lifelong peer mentorship to over 600 tech startup founders globally. Our platform, programs and high-touch service facilitate authentic experience sharing, warm introductions and long-term professional relationships. Additional benefits include over $500k in startup discounts and promotion to 2,000 newsletter readers. Members are located in San Francisco, New York City, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Toronto, London and other tech hubs. Each month our Membership Committee admits a new cohort of full-time tech founders who are nominated by an existing member. Learn more about us here


Confidentiality Policy


All information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors, members, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record. In this roundtable forum, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity, Humility, Authenticity and Inclusivity. Read more about our Privacy Policy here.



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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Moe's Cantina - River North, 155 West Kinzie Street, Chicago, United States

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