Where early-stage founders find clarity.
Partner With Chicago Startup Events
Chicago Startup Events (CSE) is a neutral neutral, founder-first platform curating startup events, programs, and opportunities across Chicago.
We partner selectively with organizations that provide real value to early-stage founders — without sales pressure or lead capture.
CSE reviews all partnership requests with a founder-first lens. Not all submissions are accepted.
What We Do
Who We Work With
Who We Work With
Curate publicly accessible startup and founder events
Surface relevant programs, fellowships, grants, and resources
Highlight founders through editorial features
Publish a weekly event roundup and ecosystem signals
💡 Our role is to reduce noise and increase clarity for early founders.
Who We Work With
Who We Work With
Who We Work With
Event organizers and program hosts
Accelerators, fellowships, and founder programs
Community builders and ecosystem organizations
Mission-aligned brands supporting founders
❌ If your goal is direct selling or lead harvesting, CSE is not a fit.
Ways to Partner
Who We Work With
Ways to Partner
Submit a Community Event
Calendar and newsletter consideration for founder-relevant events and program announcements.
Feature a Founder
Editorial founder spotlights focused on learning and traction.
Co-Create Programming
Workshops, panels, or founder education aligned with CSE’s audience.
Strategic Sponsorships
Founder-safe visibility that builds trust and long-term ecosystem relationships.
Platform Partners
KleerVue Consulting
Chicago Startup Events is powered by KleerVue Consulting (KVC). KVC supports early-stage technology companies as they move from initial traction to scalable growth by aligning product, go-to-market, and customer operations. KVC is led by Krystal Rogers, founder of Chicago Startup Events and a three-time operator at VC-backed SaaS companies through acquisition.
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