Upcoming In the Ecosystem
OCT 21: Reinventing Industry: Future of Health
A founder-focused workshop on building and using an advisory board, including identifying the right advisors, setting expectations, structuring engagement, and leveraging external expertise as the company grows.
STAGE 3: FIRST TRACTION
OCT 29: Discovery Days at Portal Innovations
A coworking and networking experience at Portal Innovations, inviting founders, scientists, and innovators to explore life sciences facilities, meet the Portal team, and connect through workspace access, guided tours, and happy hour.
FOUNDER ECOSYSTEM
NOV 5: Hyde Park Venture Partners Founder Breakfast Club ☕
NOV 5: Hyde Park Venture Partners Founder Breakfast Club ☕
A curated breakfast hosted by Hyde Park Venture Partners connecting Chicago-area technology founders, portfolio executives, and investors for relationship-building, peer exchange, and networking across the pre-seed to early Series A ecosystem.
FOUNDER ECOSYSTEM
STAGES 0-1
Understand the problem, identify who experiences it, and gather evidence that the need is real and worth solving.
STAGES 2-3
Shape and test the solution with real customers. Build evidence through usage, feedback, revenue, and repeatable traction.
STAGE 4
Strengthen the systems, economics, team, and growth engine needed to scale what has already been proven.
