Top 5 hottest events for Chicago startups this week

Written by Sam Dewey
Published on Oct. 05, 2015
Top 5 hottest events for Chicago startups this week

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Chicago’s tech scene has another jam-packed week of startup events that cater to just about any tech enthusiast’s needs. From hiring mixers to awesome day-long conferences, here are the top five events to attend this week.

Sprout Social presents Dev Bootcamp's October Hiring Mixer, October 6th at 5:30 p.m.

If you are having trouble finding amazing, ambitious, technical talent for your team, Dev Bootcamp's Hiring Mixer is the event for you. Join them for the opportunity to connect with job-seeking Dev Bootcamp alumni who are excited and ready to work with you. At the mixer, recent Dev Bootcamp graduates will showcase their group projects for all hiring employers. After project presentations, you will have the opportunity to circulate the room and meet graduates, learn about their work and career ambitions, and vet potential candidates on the spot.

Green Key - Beer, Pizza & Cubs, October 7th at 5:00 p.m.

Green Key makes "on demand" voice software for the financial markets. In 2015, they won the "Best Start Up Of TheYear" award by Waters Technology. And now, they’re hiring! Come if you might be interested in a position or if you’d just like to hear about “lessons learned” around SIP, WebRTC, and complex messaging applications - and stay for the pizza, beer and Cubs playoff game!

Social Media 101, October 8 at 6 p.m.

At this event, you’ll learn the benefits of Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest and YouTube and the best and worst practices for each platform. Discuss which platforms are best for you and/or your business, and social media's impact in how people find you or your business online.

City Code Chicago 2015, October 9th at 8 a.m.

City Code Chicago is a one day immersive technology conference for programmers to spark creativity and innovation. They invite brilliant speakers from Chicago and around the country to share important ideas — and let those flame into deeper exchange, with you involved in the discussion!

Chicago Uncubed, October 9th at 10 a.m.

Do you want to work for one of Chicago’s most innovative companies? Or learn cutting-edge tech, design, and business skills from Founders & C-Levels? Head to Chicago Uncubed to meet 30+ of Chicago's most innovative hiring companies such as Yelp, Boku, Cater2me, Red Frog Events, Uptake, and more.  Plus, learn from leaders in the Chicago tech industry such as 14-year-old CEO of PokoBros Zach Cmeil, Uptake’s VP of Sofwatre Engineering, VISANOW's CEO, and more. Click here for an exclusive Built In Chicago discount on tickets. 

Have an amazing week Chicago and make sure to check out our events calendar for all the other tech events happening around town.
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