Top 5 events for Chicago techies this week

Written by Sam Dewey
Published on Aug. 17, 2015
Top 5 events for Chicago techies this week

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We’ve got a jam-packed week of startup events this time around, Chicago. From networking happy hours to educational marketing webinars, there’s something to pique the interest of just about any techie in the area.

Chicago Founder Night Out - Entrepreneur Networking, Drinks, & Fun, August 18 at 6 p.m.

The Founder Night Out is a fun, social event where you can meet local entrepreneurs and technology CEOs, and share your business ideas and aspirations with like-minded peers. There will also be the local Founder Institute Director, Mentors, and Graduates in attendance. Join in for drinks and some startup networking! Cash bar for drinks.

Content Is King, August 19 at 12 p.m.

The success of your digital marketing strategy relies on the level of engagement your brand has with its audience. To drive engagement, you first need to grab their attention with meaningful content. This webinar will help you understand why content is the most important factor in your digital marketing strategy. They will also provide you with some tips on how to focus and develop your content marketing.

Meet Startup Institute and Find a Startup Job You'll Love, August 19 at 6 p.m.

Join Startup Institute Chicago and an amazing startup panel to learn how Startup Institute can land you a job you’ll be passionate about. Startup Institute’s immersive curriculum, career mentorship, expert instruction, and targeted skills training have helped over 800 alumni to transition into high-growth roles, and they can do the same for you. They’ll give you insight into their unique methodology and answer all your questions about coursework, partnerships, instructors, alumni engagements, success rates, and more.

Chicago Black Techies Happy Hour, August 19 at 6 p.m.

What’s there not to love about Chicago Black Techies Happy Hour?  It’s a great way to build your network, make connections, and share ideas with other Black Techies. They’ll be meeting at 1871, one of Chicago's most active tech hubs to give you more opportunity to make powerful connections to grow your personal and professional network.

Built In Brews: PowerReviews, August 20 at 5:30 pm

Built In Chicago is excited to continue the summer celebrations by helping break in the new, cutting-edge PowerReviews office in the Loop. Prepare yourselves for a bona fide Built In Brews 2.0., reimagined: Star Wars: Ratings & Reviews. There will be plenty of food, wine, and cold beer to battle the summer heat (and the dark side). PowerReview's executives and employees will be available to chat with guests about company life, hiring opportunities, the Force and more. There will also be an appearance by a special guest so you won’t want to miss this event!

Have a great week Chicago and be sure to check out our events calendar for all the other tech events happening around town.

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