Chicago Capital explores the Venture Capital and Entrepreneurial ecosystem in Chicago, a leading city in the country for early-stage investment returns
Explore the growing Startup and VC ecosystem in Chicago
Chicago is home to one of the most diversified economies in the country. By some measures, it is one of the best cities for early-stage VC and angel investor returns. However, aside from the ground-breaking and essential Tech In Chicago podcast, most Venture Capital podcasts are focused elsewhere.
In the wake of COVID-19, startup founders, graduates, and VC investors are looking outside of the traditional coastal hubs for their next adventure. Many of them may set a path for Chicago. As a startup community, the city has hit an inflection point.
My goal with Chicago Capital is to provide listeners with a comprehensive overview of the Chicago VC and Startup ecosystem. I hope to interview the most prominent Chicago-focused investors and founders to learn more about their career journeys, their most insightful pieces of advice, and what makes Chicago unique. And if Kanye wants to come on at some point, that would also be cool.
About Me
I am currently getting my MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business while working in early stage VC.
I grew up in the Chicagoland area and attended Notre Dame for undergrad. I became obessesed with podcasts and podcasting after college. I finally decided to start one when I saw an opportunity to spotlight a city that I felt was was not receiving the national recognition it deserved.
I am also the author of Venture Scenes, where I blog about Startups, Venture Capital, and Movies.