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Whether you're new to the startup community or a seasoned veteran, there are lots of events this week to get out there and network within the tech scene.
Build Credit, Build Business, April 21 at 8:30 a.m.
The Illinois SBDC at UIC invites you to Build Credit, Build Business. Looking for a loan to start or expand your business? Learn how your credit score may impact the funding process and more about your credit score. Presented by Sharon Belloff during Money Smart Week 2015. Register for free at goo.gl/mLknrw.
Startup Grind Chicago Hosts Mike McGee (The Starter League), April 21 at 6 p.m.
Head to Pivotal Labs for some good food, networking and a fireside chat with Mike McGee. The event is hosted by Tom Denison, director of the Startup Grind Chicago chapter. McGee is the co-founder of The Starter League, an in-person school in Chicago that teaches beginners how to build web applications. Before The Starter League, Mike's greatest claim to fame was that his High School mascot was a pretzel. He went to Northwestern for four years where he spent two years being a student and two years in student government — miraculously becoming Student Body President his senior year. In Spring 2011, Mike decided to turn down Obama for America (his first real job offer) to co-found The Starter League. Recently Mike was named to Crain's 40 Under 40 for 2013 (along with his co-founder, Neal Sales-Griffin). His latest "dent in the universe" project is Starter School, an immersive, full-time program that will take people from zero to entrepreneur in nine months.
Land Your Dream Job at a Top Tech Company, April 22 at 6 p.m.
Code Fellows has brought together an incredible panel of Chicago's top tech employers to give you the inside scoop on what it takes to land a great development job at the hottest companies in town. Join us at 6 p.m. for food, drinks, and networking, then ready your questions for the panel starting at 6:30 sharp.
The Ultimate Guide to Cheap Startup Marketing (Live Interactive Webinar), April 23 at 11 a.m.
The Founder Institute, the world's largest startup launch program, and HubSpot, a global leader in helping small companies generate traffic and leads, have partnered to host this webinar on "Cheap Startup Marketing". Adeo Ressi, founder and CEO of the Founder Institute, 9X entrepreneur, and managing director of Expansive Ventures, and James Stone, co-director of HubSpot Jumpstart Program, an inbound marketing program for startups, are hosting this free webinar. It will cover the best tactics that startups and small businesses can use to attract leads, drive traffic, and generate revenue without a large marketing budget.
Introduction to Data Analytics, April 23 at 6 p.m.
Regardless of your job function and industry, it is becoming increasingly crucial to be able to make better decisions based on data. Data analytics allow you to understand, draw insights from, and leverage your data more effectively. This two-hour class is an introductory, conceptual overview of what analytics entails. You’ll learn how different functions and fields make use of data analytics, the stages of analyzing data, what tools are used, and recommended next steps for learning to analyze data yourself. Matthew Knippen, founder of Alligator Games, is teaching the event at General Assembly.
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