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?? HyperSense Software is Launching a Summer TechBoost Program, an initiative that offers a complementary $15,000 support package to help entrepreneurs turn ideas into functional prototypes. ?? How does the TechBoost Program help: ? Funding: Secure investment faster with a solid prototype. ? Engagement: Attract and interact with early customers. ? Market Validation: Validate and adjust your business concept. ?? What’s included: ? Free Prototype worth $15,000 (UX/UI design) ? Feature Planning and Strategy ? Project Roadmap ?? Apply now and turn your vision into market-ready products! ?? https://lnkd.in/dA4yh4RJ #HyperSense #TechBoost #InnovateToElevate Claudia Romo Edelman, Andrei Neacsu, Billy Ndizeye

?? HyperSense Launches Summer TechBoost Program? Building on our spring success, HyperSense is excited to announce the continuation of our TechBoost Program for Summer 2024. This initiative offers a complementary $15,000 support package to help entrepreneurs turn ideas into functional prototypes. ?? How does the TechBoost Program help: ? Funding: Secure investment faster with a solid prototype. ? Engagement: Attract and interact with early customers. ? Market Validation: Validate and adjust your business concept. ?? What’s included: ? Free Prototype worth $15,000 (UX/UI design) ? Feature Planning and Strategy ? Project Roadmap ?? Apply now and turn your vision into market-ready products! ?? https://lnkd.in/dA4yh4RJ #HyperSense #TechBoost #InnovateToElevate

Have you purchased your tickets to attend the @TechChicago Capital Summit? Join over 500 Midwest founders and local & national capital providers for two-days of knowledge-packed content and curated networking, all geared toward accelerating the flow of capital in our region. Don’t miss out- get your tickets today! ??Keynote Opening Remarks from Jenny Just, Founder of Peak6 Capital ?? Poker Night Reception… prizes included! ??Over 60 expert presentations catered toward Early-Seed Stage Founder, Growth Stage Founder, and Investor Audiences RSVP Here: https://lnkd.in/gRv92XgT All in All, it’s an event you don’t want to miss- purchase your tickets today! #CapitalSummit2024 #TCWCapitalSummit #TCW24 #TechChicagoWeek Lucy Brennan, Alonso Cisneros, Billy Ndizeye, P33 Chicago, World Business Chicago

There is so much going on at mHUB heading out of the holiday weekend! 4-day weeks after a few days off can feel like 6... Which is why I'm MOST excited for this week's mHOUSE, in partnership with World Business Chicago: a no-program, happy hour & DJ set featuring churchdontstop (aka Nana Arkorful). Looking forward to winding down with friends and colleagues within mHUB and beyond. Care to join us? It's open to folks across the ecosystem ?? ?? CC Haven Allen Billy Ndizeye Lanise B. Nicole McCarthy Abin Kuriakose Shamira Qui?ones Jarol Rendon Jimenez Joe Moseley Trenton Dunn Adrienne Tongate Anel Montes Marchan Myrna Farmer Allison Winstel

We were looking forward to winding it down with mHUB at mHOUSE with DJ churchdontstop. But given the weather,?we’re rescheduling to next week?and giving everyone the opportunity to jump into their Memorial Day plans early!? ? We hope to see you next week, though! Same time, same place.?You can register now for free here: https://lnkd.in/g8uk5pcH

ICYMI LIVE during Startup/VC Day at Future-of-Food Week by World Business Chicago check out this recap of our conversation with Mars Wrigley’s Amanda Davies. Learn how Mars Wrigley's commitment to #sustainability and #innovation is transforming the food industry and setting the stage for a sustainable future. The bottom line: Mars Wrigley is on a mission to be THE partner of choice for startups.

A Big Thank You to Our Fireside Chat Speakers! We had an incredible start to Future of Food Week Startup Day 2024 with a lively Fireside Chat featuring: - Amanda Davies ??, Chief R&D, Procurement, and Sustainability Officer at Mars Wrigley - Fred Hoch, Founder and General Partner at TechNexus Key Takeaways: - Innovation and Value Add: Amanda shared insights on how Mars Wrigley innovates and the significant value they bring when partnering with early-stage companies. She emphasized thinking in terms of sustainability, scale, and distribution. - Sustainability and Profit: Amanda highlighted the importance of not choosing between sustainability and profit, but holding the tension that both can be achieved. - Strategic Intimacy: She discussed the importance of understanding the pain points and opportunities within a partnership when initiating relationships with large corporates. Thank you, Amanda and Fred, for a thought-provoking discussion and for sharing your valuable perspectives with us! #FutureOfFood #StartupDay2024 #FoodInnovation #Partnerships #Sustainability #TechNexus #MarsWrigley

A Big Thank You to Our VC Panelists and Moderator! ?? We had an engaging and insightful discussion during the Startup Day VC Panel: Investing in the Great Lakes Region, led by World Business Chicago in partnership with its sponsors. Panelists: - Moderator: Jason Mercer, Principal, Cleveland Avenue - Speakers: ?- Audre Kapacinskas, Principal, S2G Ventures ?- Rick Desai, Managing Partner, Listen Ventures ?- James Street, Director of Business Development, Protein Industries Canada ?- Blair Tritt, Vice President, Corporate Ventures & Partnerships, Schreiber Ventures Thank you to our panelists, moderator, and attendees for making this discussion a success! #FutureOfFood #StartupDay2024 #VCPanel #Investing #FoodTech #GreatLakes #Innovation #Sustainability

Thank You to Our Workshop Facilitators from Microsoft! ?? We had an enlightening session on "Do More with Less: Copilot for Startups" led by: - Paige Michals, Customer Success Account Manager - Nisaini R., Community Engagement Lead Key Takeaways: - AI Advancement: Nisaini and Paige showcased just how fast AI has progressed (even since last year) and how these tools can help small shops do more with less. - Copilot Pro Ecosystem: The Copilot Pro ecosystem provides an easy way to query your data in a reliable, secure manner while integrating functions like calendar, email, Teams, and internal databases. - Microsoft Designer: We also explored how Microsoft Designer (a free tool) offers small businesses a suite of design products ranging from brand refreshes to generating assets, creating new logos, and more. Thank you, Paige and Nisaini, for sharing your expertise and helping our startups unlock their AI potential! #FutureOfFood #StartupDay2024 #AI #Startups #Microsoft #Innovation

A Big Thank You to Briana Yesilli from Cooley LLP! ?? We had an insightful workshop on "Raising Capital: Basics of Venture Capital Financings" facilitated by: - Briana Yesilli, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Associate at Cooley LLP Key Takeaways: - VC Fundamentals: Briana provided essential insights tailored to the unique needs of startups regarding venture capital financing. - Practical Advice: Attendees gained a better understanding of the VC landscape and how to navigate the fundraising process. Thank you, Briana, for your valuable guidance and for empowering our startups with the knowledge they need to secure funding! #FutureOfFood #StartupDay2024 #VentureCapital