Chicago Startups Got Game

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Published on Apr. 07, 2014
Chicago Startups Got Game

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Turns out startups can actually ball pretty hard. Just because we know how to A/B test, doesn’t mean we can’t make some 3 pointers! Case in point, Raise the Rim last Friday, January 4, 2014.

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Presented by Startup Institute Chicago, the three on three, charity basketball tournament unites the local startup community around some healthy competition. It gives startup founders, employees, and advocates the opportunity to celebrate their shared interests of building innovative businesses while raising money for a good cause. Started in Boston in 2012, the idea of basketball for charity is catching on.

A big shout out to the teams who participated this year:

ContextMedia

FarShore Partners

GiveForward

MobileX Labs

One North Interactive

Redbox

SocialKaty

Spartz Media

Spring Rewards

Startup Leadership Program

TempoDB

VLinks Media

 

This year we raised $2,926 for Future Founders Foundation, and the giving doesn’t have to stop there! Factor75 is generously donating $1 for every meal you purchase with the promo code 'FUTUREFOUNDERS', to be matched by Startup Institute. Feeling hungry? Order some meals directly to work or home, and donate to charity at the same time.

 

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A special thank you to these Chicago companies that sponsored the evening.

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For more event photos visit the Startup Institute Facebook page.

 

Interested in participating next year? Summer kickball tournament anyone? Let me know at [email protected].

 

Love and basketball,

Emma

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