Event Partnerships
Chicago Startup Events partners with select organizations to support founder-advancing events.
What CSE Provides
For selected partner events, CSE supports visibility across its founder audience:
- Inclusion in the Weekly Roundup (primary driver)
- Placement on the CSE event calendar
- Amplification through LinkedIn
- Stage classification and positioning (0–4)
CSE does not guarantee attendance. CSE provides targeted exposure to founders who are actively building.
What CSE Receives
For Community Partner Events:
- Chicago Startup Events listed as a Community Partner
- Logo included on event materials where appropriate
- Verbal acknowledgment during the event (when applicable)
- Alignment on how the event is positioned to founders
If these are not feasible, the event should be submitted as a standard listing instead.
