PRIDE in Tech Celebration

​Delight in an evening of PRIDE Month festivities hosted by Chicago:Blend and TechNexus Venture Collaborative! We're serving up a fierce celebration of LGBTQ+ excellence that embraces fun, self-expression, diversity, and inclusivity. Get ready for fabulous food, networking and a slay lineup of entertainment and talks including:

💅 Drag Performance by Merriam Levkowitz, America’s Favorite Drag Bubbie!
💬 Fireside Chat with Brian Richardson, CEO, StartOut
⚡️ Lightning Talk: "How I Fund This" by Samantha Boucher, Co-Founder & CEO, Shire
⚡️ Lightning Talk: "How I Built This" by Catalina Gaete-Bentz, Founder & CEO, Catan Pisco
⚡️ Lightning Talk: "How We Embrace This" by Rick Kulevich, SVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, CDW

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Thank you to our amazing event Sponsors and Partners for their support of PRIDE in Tech!

​Sponsors: CDW, Hyde Park Venture Partners, OCA Ventures, Energize Ventures, HirexHire

Community Event Partners: StartOut, World Business Chicago, Chicago Innovation, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, V2:VC