# Event Details - **Event Name**: So, You Want To Start A Business? - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: Hosted during TechChicago Week in partnership with TechNexusAbout this EventIn a climate shaped by layoffs, career pivots, and rapid technological change, more people are asking the same question:“What can I build for myself?”This event brings together founders, investors, creatives, and operators for an honest, grounded conversation about entrepreneurship, AI-era opportunity, and building with limited resources.This is not a startup fantasy panel.It is a real-world conversation about turning skills into income, ideas into businesses, and uncertainty into momentum — especially for those building without massive funding, insider access, or large teams.What We’ll Explore:• Turning career pivots into business opportunities• What actually makes an idea viable• How founders are using AI + lean tools to launch faster• Starting with limited capital, clarity, or time• Identity, resilience, and access in entrepreneurship• What it really takes to build something sustainableWhat to Expect:✨ Actionable founder insights✨ Investor + operator perspectives✨ High-impact networking✨ Real conversations (not surface-level startup talk)✨ Complimentary drinks (21+)Important Notes:This is a limited-capacity TechChicago Week event experience. RSVP does not guarantee entry once capacity is reached.Refund Policy:All ticket sales are final. Due to limited capacity and the curated nature of this TechChicago Week event experience, we are unable to offer refunds. Tickets may be transferred to another guest with at least 24 hours’ notice to the host.By registering, you agree to these terms.Secure your spot early. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/so-you-want-to-start-a-business/100001988766239358 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: TechNexus Venture Collaborative - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 13.79, max: 19.68, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: TechNexus Venture Collaborative - **lat**: 41.8826202 - **long**: -87.6372731 - **full address**: TechNexus Venture Collaborative, 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: So, You Want To Start A Business? - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/073c41678b1eac9c62ec5f2eff9a7f456e202985c9e08cd3c83556ab26938cf2-rimg-w1200-h1697-dc0a2540-gmir.jpg?v=1778079123 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is So, You Want To Start A Business? being held? - **A:** So, You Want To Start A Business? takes place on Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm at TechNexus Venture Collaborative, 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing So, You Want To Start A Business?? - **A:** So, You Want To Start A Business? is organized by Queer Connections: Men of Color + Allies. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** So, You Want To Start A Business? is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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