TechRise Chicago Final One incredible Season

Happy Tuesday!

We invite you to join us as we close out TechRise Season 5 with three in-person pitch events showcasing the founders, ideas, and communities driving Chicago’s innovation economy. Click on the buttons below to save your seat!

Whether you join one or all three, these are moments you won’t want to miss. From the EdTech founders reimagining how we learn, to the Military Veteran entrepreneurs transforming service into innovation, to our 10th pitch competition celebrating entrepreneurship in North Lawndale, these events will showcase entrepreneurship across Chicagoland.

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Don’t miss this one - our EdTech TechRise Competition is happening this Fridayat Latin School of Chicago!

Five founders are reimagining how we learn, teach, and prepare for the future. From AI-powered learning tools to student engagement platforms, you’ll see the next wave of innovators transforming classrooms and beyond.

Pitching Teams:

• Philip Montgomery - Geni
• Devin Tyler - Tenacity
• Morgan Payne and Myesha Cox - Bloom Academy
• Samantha Gleisten & Neesha Nanda - HeyBodhi
• Damien Howard - SEL Plus

We’ll even have a student judge joining our panel to bring the next generation’s perspective to the stage!

Join us in honoring our nation’s veterans during the The University of Chicago's Office for Military-Affiliated Communities Annual Veterans Day Recognition on November 11 from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.

This year’s program introduces the first-ever Military Veterans TechRise Pitch Competition, which will showcase veteran innovators presenting their business ideas to a panel of judges and live audience, celebrating their leadership, creativity, and resilience.

This milestone event celebrates the ingenuity and leadership of veterans who continue to make lasting contributions to business and innovation.

North Lawndale Employment Network | Wednesday, December 3 | 11:30 AM

We’re closing out Season 5 in North Lawndale for our 10th neighborhood-based competition- a milestone moment for the TechRise community.

Come experience the energy of local founders pitching for funding, representing Chicago’s West Side talent and creativity. It’s more than a competition- it’s a celebration of entrepreneurship rooted in community and impact.

This will be our last TechRise of the season! We hope you'll join us in closing out an incredible year.

See the energy of a past North Lawndale Competition!

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