About us
Where Chicago's Sports Ecosystem Connects
Chicago has the teams, the brands, the capital, and the talent — but for years they operated in separate rooms. We exist to close that gap with consistent, well-run gatherings and honest introductions.
What we believe
Sports is one of the few industries where a franchise executive, a seed-stage founder, a brand marketer, and a college athlete all care about the same problem. The value shows up when they're in the same room often enough to trust each other.
So we keep the format simple: recurring community events anyone can attend, a membership layer for people who want deeper access, and one flagship week each year that puts Chicago on the national sports innovation map.
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Our impact so far
- Event attendees
- 400+Event attendees
- Industry speakers
- 50+Industry speakers
- Organizations represented
- 100+Organizations represented
- Chicago events
- Year-roundChicago events
The ecosystem
Who's in the room
Membership spans every corner of the industry, on purpose.
Founders & Startups
The people building products, platforms, and companies across sport.
Investors
Venture funds, angels, and family offices deploying into sports and fitness.
Teams & Leagues
Front offices and league staff working on the commercial side of the game.
Brands & Partners
Marketers, agencies, and sponsors investing in sports audiences.
Athletes & Creators
Current and former athletes, media makers, and the teams behind them.
Sports Business Leaders
Operators, advisors, and university programs moving the industry forward.