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?? New Chapter, the Same Unstoppable Fire ?? 1871 was born in a place that became more than just an address. Our inaugural home in The MART was where founders—many of you reading this—took your first steps, big ideas found momentum, and a community of builders, dreamers, and doers came together to shape the future. (H/T the OG team who got us from 0 to 1) ?? While place anchors our memories (your first desk in the Shared space, the hallway where you met your first investor, countless spontaneous collisions that created value), it has always been the people who define us. And that will never change. Like the city we’re named for, resilience, reinvention, and forward momentum define us more than any set of walls. Today, as we step into our next chapter, our walls may be virtual (after April 30th) for the moment—but our fire burns just as bright. We have a unique opportunity to showcase the City of Chicago by co-hosting our events in the coolest buildings around town. (Stay tuned ??) Innovation doesn’t wait for a physical space, and neither do we. The connections, conversations, and breakthroughs that fuel 1871 will continue wherever we are. Through every challenge and transition, our greatest strength remains the same: all of YOU, the magic of 1871. As we carry forward the spirit of 1871—the ambition, the innovation, and the unwavering support of a community that believes in what’s possible—our space may evolve, but our energy will only grow stronger. Because it’s not just about where we are—it’s about who we’re building with. And the best is still ahead. To everyone who has been part of our journey so far—our founders, mentors, partners, and team—thank you?? ?? . Your belief in what we’re building fuels our ?? . Massive THANK YOU ?? to the 1871 Board and Team. You make the 1871 ?? spin on its axis. And in true 1871 spirit, this community will continue to lift each other up, share insights and connections, and open doors for one another. New ideas will take shape. New collaborations will spark. New memories will be made. Our space may evolve, from physical to virtual and beyond, but our mission remains the same: to empower bold ideas and the people who bring them to life. Hope to see you at our IWD event on March 6th (600 registered so get your name on the list now if you want in), and our Emerging Tech Summit on April 16th, and our final big bash - date to be confirmed. ?? ?? Together, we are building the future. ?? James J. O'Connor Kevin Willer Howard Tullman Steven Collens Garry Cooper Ted Souder Larry Eppley Troy Henikoff Sonia Sahney Nagar Amanda Lannert Suzanne Muchin Kristi Ross Sara Crown Star Randy Nornes Scott Holloway JB Pritzker #NextChapter #TheFireContinues #BuiltByCommunity #InnovationMovesForward