About this Event
Speakers:
Tina Hrabak, Head of Platform, LongJump.
Brian Crump, Principal, Chicago Early Growth Ventures.
Tina Hrabak is Head of Platform at LongJump, the most active pre-seed VC investing in Chicago companies since 2021. As Head of Platform, she builds LongJump's presence within the startup community, supports portfolio growth, and helps with fund operations. Previous to LongJump, Tina was Senior Director of Startups at Future Founders, where she oversaw adult programming helping the next generation of entrepreneurs launch their businesses. Tina is passionate about building equity in the startup ecosystem and is an active member of the GET Cities Tech Equity Working Group and AllRaise.
Brian Crump is a principal of Chicago Early Growth Ventures. Chicago Early has made investments in 100+ startup companies across all industries, deploying more than $3.5M in early-stage funding. By day, Brian is a partner at Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP, practicing in the firm’s Venture Capital and Emerging Companies practice group. He has been practicing in the venture and startup space for more than 12 years. Prior to that, he found his love of venture and entrepreneurship when he joined the original team that opened 1871 in 2012.
This series features presentations by capital providers and information about how to access different forms of capital. Each investor or lender will speak on:
• The types of businesses they fund and the funding they make available,
• What makes a successful ask for capital,
• Examples of success stories, and
• How to apply/pitch for funds.
Questions? Contact Isra Omar at [email protected].
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Polsky Exchange North, 1452 East 53rd Street, Chicago, United States
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