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Explore membership benefitsView upcoming public eventsUpcoming opportunities BLKtech Pitch Competition & Juneteenth Celebration Attend on 6.20.24 Fall Tech Leaders Apply by 6.24.24 FoodTech Innovation Lab Apply by 6.24.24 Supply Chain Innovation Lab Apply by 6.24.24 Get insider updates, subscribe to our newsletter! We inspire, equip, & support extraordinary tech businesses Join us in the mission we’ve had since 2012 1871 is a 501c3 designed to deeply impact the economy and tech industry by uplifting, connecting, and amplifying our members so they are full of possibility. 17 Unicorns in membership 850+ Alumni scaling 14,500 Jobs created $3.5B Raised in venture capital Give to our Annual Fund to help with our mission! "Entrepreneurship is for everyone, and so is 1871." Betsy Ziegler, CEO, 1871 Convene vibrantly where you are When you’re surrounded by a dynamic community, even the smallest and most unexpected interactions can create the greatest impact. Our 1871 member community plugs in however they can and need! Surprise and serendipity can be found in every step of your journey with our in-person or virtual member. Rooted in Chicago with reach around the world Add Your Heading Text Here Named after the year of the Great Chicago Fire, where innovators came together to rebuild and re-imagine what’s possible, we still carry our roots with us today. How? We believe in the power of and.” By partnering with others, we create experiences where everyone can find belonging and win. No two innovators’ journeys are the same Plug in how you need & experience fortunate collisions Our membership options cover the full business maturity curve, whether you are ready to launch, accelerate, innovate, or lead. Find your fit to access our physical or virtual spaces, programming, events, marketing promotion, exclusive perks, peers, and more. 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This program provided me with the space, time and resources to think about what kind of leader I want to be and the skills I need to work on things like setting boundaries, effective communication, not needing the answer, and to let go of things and give others the opportunity to grow.” Elissa Trainor App & Mobile Technology Director, Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants It has been challenging to find business-minded organizations that understand the complexities and challenges of being a Latinx startup and with whom we could engage at so many levels, feel at home, and welcome! They [1871 & IHCC] are making an important difference for us in the short time.” Reginald Maisonneuve Founder, Aegis 1871 News Learn more about who we are and what we’ve been up to on our blog ! You’ll find a mix of content from 1871 and our member community. Load More Receive exclusive insights with our 1871 Insider newsletter. Subscribe Questions? Contact us Menu Join Membership Early Stage Growth Stage Corporate Innovator Events Upcoming Events 1871 Signature Events 2024 Momentum Awards Innovation Summits AI Innovation Summit Cannabis Innovation Summit Foodtech Innovation Summit InsurTech Innovation Summit Supply Chain Innovation Summit Web3 Innovation Summit International Women’s Day Career Fair Juneteenth ScaleUp Tech Challenge Pitch Competitions BLKtech Pitch Competition LTNtech Pitch Competition WMNtech Pitch Competition Host at 1871! 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