1: Hello, Early in Chicago Tech Community 🏙️

Introduction, Chicago Facts, Upcoming Events, and Jobs at Your Fingertips

April 07, 2025

❓ Why Did I Create This?

Hello 👋

Welcome to the first edition of Early in Chicago Tech!

I created this newsletter to connect college students and early career professionals to resources and opportunities around the Chicago Tech Scene. One of the biggest problems I noticed about the ecosystem is the lack of presence and awareness from the early career community, especially in attending tech events across the city.

Whenever I meet someone my age (24) or younger, we tend to be the only ones in the room wishing there were more of us representing our group at these spaces.

Follow along the journey of navigating the Chicago Tech Scene through the lens of a GenZer!

🏙️ Fast Facts About Chicago Tech You Didn’t Know

  • Chicago is home to over 4,000 tech startups and is a hub for venture capital investment, while raising more than $9.7 billion in venture funding over the years

  • 1871 is known as the largest incubator hub in Chicago

  • The city's tech ecosystem employs over 106,000 people, representing 8% of the Chicago workforce. 

  • 34% of Chicago startups are owned by women, the highest concentration of women-owned startups in the world!

  • Chicago is known to be the home of Derivatives Trading and a strong presence of companies based on Fintech and Responsible AI

📅 Chicago Events

💼 Job Opportunities

Recent job postings in Chicago that target recent graduates or those early in their careers (0-3 years).

🚨 Always read the background and qualifications section of any job posting before applying!

🌐 Get Connected With Chicago Tech Today