Startup Evanston is a venue for building connections between individuals interested in building, developing, and funding high-growth companies in the Evanston area.   We seek to foster and further the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit in this city which Business Week named "one of the top-50 best small cities in the U.S. for start-up businesses."

Meetings of the group will provide an opportunity for entrepreneurs, technologists, developers, and investors to develop relationships and explore new ideas.  In the spirit of exploration and fun, each meeting will feature food or drink from a local business.

Every quarter, we produce a Pitch Day event where 4 teams pitch their projects to a panel of judges and a room of fellow startpers and investors. 

We meet at coLab Evanston (900 Chicago Ave, Suite 104, Evanston, IL 60202)

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  • February 29 at 10:30 AM, 23 Members attended

    TED2012 Simulcast

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    Met some great people who are working on great stuff.

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    I enjoyed the talks & the venue, but was especially glad for the chance to participate. Thanks to coLab for setting this up! ...

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  • December 6, 2011 at 5:00 PM, 43 Members attended

    Startup Evanston Pitch Day

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    Startup Evanston Pitch Day highlights four outstanding growth companies and organizations focused on solving problems in unique ways. This is a pitch day for a broad... Learn more

  • November 3, 2011 at 6:30 PM, 33 Members attended

    Presentation by Lisa Nigro, Founder of Inspiration Corporation

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    Very nice and inspirational. I learned a lot from her.

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    Lisa is one of the most inspiring people I have met in years. She truly walks the walk of compassion and support for those in need. ...

    —Jennifer Schuman

  • October 26, 2011 at 6:00 PM, 35 Members attended

    Startup Evanston Demo Evening

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    Join us at the first Startup Evanston Demo Evening. Three companies from the Startup Evanston membership will present their applications and growth plans.   Will Barrett... Learn more

  • July 13, 2011 at 9:15 AM, 10 Members attended

    TEDGlobal 2011 Simulcast
    We are excited to simulcast the second day of this year's TEDGlobal talks from Edinburgh, Scotland.  The last 2 sessions of day 2 will be available to us on Wed 7/13,... Learn more
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    "I have an extensive sales and marketing background in traditional and digital media sales having worked as VP of Sales at Disney.com/Family.com, Strategic Account Director, Yahoo/Chicago and several start ups."
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    "I am a partner in Patke and Associates which is a CPA firm located in Lincolnshire, IL. Our firm specializes in providing audit and tax services to investment partnerships. We also work with entrepreneurial companies."
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    "Hey all! Just wanted to remind you all that Startup Riot is hosting a job fair for tech startups on May 22nd at Enerspace in the West Loop of Chicago...."

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Evanston, IL 60202
Founded Mar 20, 2011
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