Chicago Startup Week

**Startup Week** is a groundbreaking weeklong conference that unites entrepreneurs, local professionals, and friends to foster momentum and create opportunities around their community's unique entrepreneurial identity. The event, which celebrates the accomplishments of entrepreneurial communities in cities worldwide, is driven by entrepreneurs and hosted in favorite entrepreneurial spaces. The mission of **Startup Week** is to nurture and support thriving communities wherever they are found. Spanning five days, participants can select events they wish to attend, typically held at various venues throughout a city. Eminent speakers, both local and from outside the community, are invited to share their stories to motivate and inspire attendees. Local organizers tailor the event tracks to suit their community’s needs, choosing speakers accordingly. **Startup Week** has its roots in Boulder, CO and was founded in 2016. Despite its noteworthy initiatives and impactful mission, there is no record of recent investments or a specific focus on industries.