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SUMMARY:So\, You Want To Start A Business?
DESCRIPTION:In a climate defined by layoffs and career pivots\, we’re shifting the narrative\, from surviving to building. \nA Queer Connections x TechNexus TechWeek Experience \nIn a moment where many professionals are rethinking work\, stability\, and purpose\, this event shifts the conversation from career uncertainty to creative ownership. \nHosted during Chicago TechWeek in partnership with TechNexus\, this 90-minute experience brings together founders\, investors\, and operators to break down what it actually takes to turn skills into income\, ideas into businesses\, and setbacks into leverage. \nThis is more than a startup panel\, it’s a space to translate lived experience\, corporate skillsets\, and cultural resilience into pathways for ownership and economic mobility. \nWe’ll explore: \nHow to turn a pivot into a business opportunity\nWhat makes an idea actually viable (not just exciting)\nHow to start with limited capital\, clarity\, or time\nAnd how identity shapes access\, confidence\, and resilience in entrepreneurship\nWhat to Expect: \nActionable startup insights\nReal talk about launching in today’s economy\nHigh-impact networking\nFree Drinks provided (21+)\nThis isn’t just a panel\, It’s a pivot! \nSecure your spot. Build boldly.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/so-you-want-to-start-a-business-2/
LOCATION:TechNexus Venture Collaborative\, 20 North Wacker Drive #12th Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
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SUMMARY:So\, You Want To Start A Business?
DESCRIPTION:Hosted during TechChicago Week in partnership with TechNexus \nIn a climate shaped by layoffs\, career pivots\, and rapid technological change\, more people are asking the same question: \n“What can I build for myself?” \nThis event brings together founders\, investors\, creatives\, and operators for an honest\, grounded conversation about entrepreneurship\, AI-era opportunity\, and building with limited resources. \nThis is not a startup fantasy panel. \nIt is a real-world conversation about turning skills into income\, ideas into businesses\, and uncertainty into momentum — especially for those building without massive funding\, insider access\, or large teams. \nWhat We’ll Explore:\n• Turning career pivots into business opportunities\n• What actually makes an idea viable\n• How founders are using AI + lean tools to launch faster\n• Starting with limited capital\, clarity\, or time\n• Identity\, resilience\, and access in entrepreneurship\n• What it really takes to build something sustainable \nWhat to Expect:\n✨ Actionable founder insights\n✨ Investor + operator perspectives\n✨ High-impact networking\n✨ Real conversations (not surface-level startup talk)\n✨ Complimentary drinks (21+) \nImportant Notes:\nThis is a limited-capacity TechChicago Week event experience. RSVP does not guarantee entry once capacity is reached. \nRefund Policy:\nAll ticket sales are final. Due to limited capacity and the curated nature of this TechChicago Week event experience\, we are unable to offer refunds. Tickets may be transferred to another guest with at least 24 hours’ notice to the host. \nBy registering\, you agree to these terms. \nSecure your spot early.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/so-you-want-to-start-a-business-3/
LOCATION:TechNexus Venture Collaborative\, 20 North Wacker Drive #12th Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer
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