Talent network for professionals who build resilient economies by commercializing breakthrough technologies, launching ventures, strengthening innovation ecosystems, and advancing climate, energy, entrepreneurship, or economic development initiatives. This is not a current job opening; participants may be contacted about future opportunities aligned with their experience and interests.
About this community:
If you've helped turn breakthrough technologies into new ventures and industries, whether in energy, advanced manufacturing, climate and sustainability, or the supply chains behind them, we'd love to stay connected. This includes work commercializing technology, building or funding startups, strengthening innovation ecosystems, and advancing economic development.
This is not a posting for a current opening. Join our talent network to hear about future opportunities that align with your experience and interests.
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What you need to know about the Chicago Tech Scene
With vibrant neighborhoods, great food and more affordable housing than either coast, Chicago might be the most liveable major tech hub. It is the birthplace of modern commodities and futures trading, a national hub for logistics and commerce, and home to the American Medical Association and the American Bar Association. This diverse blend of industry influences has helped Chicago emerge as a major player in verticals like fintech, biotechnology, legal tech, e-commerce and logistics technology. It’s also a major hiring center for tech companies on both coasts.
Key Facts About Chicago Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 245,800; 5.2% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: McDonald’s, John Deere, Boeing, Morningstar
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, fintech, software, logistics technology
- Funding Landscape: $2.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Pritzker Group Venture Capital, Arch Venture Partners, MATH Venture Partners, Jump Capital, Hyde Park Venture Partners
- Research Centers and Universities: Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Institute of Technology, Argonne National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
