Chicago's monthly tech showcase, where geeks, veeps, and everyone in between meets. Technori Pitch is a monthly showcase of Chicago’s most innovative startups, pitching their latest technologies. On the last Tuesday of every month, 500 impassioned entrepreneurs, developers, designers, tech companies, investors and general tech enthusiasts will gather to watch brand new Chicago startups...
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Chicago's monthly tech showcase, where geeks, veeps, and everyone in between meets. Technori Pitch is a monthly showcase of Chicago’s most innovative startups, pitching their latest technologies. On the last Tuesday of every month, 500 impassioned entrepreneurs, developers, designers, tech companies, investors and general tech enthusiasts will gather to watch brand new Chicago startups launch and our most innovative existing startups presenting their newest products. Whether you’re deeply immersed in the Chicago tech scene, or an onlooker ready to jump in, Technori Pitch is the premier Chicago event to see firsthand what’s cooking up in our great city. Want your startup to pitch at an upcoming event? Visit pitch.technori.com to signup today. Need Parking? SpotHero Need a ride to or from Pitch? Uber is providing 50% off black cars to Pitch attendees both ways (which makes it cheaper than a taxi)! Opening Keynote: David Kalt, Founder, OptionsXpress.com, & Owner, Chicago Music Exchange A longtime growth-oriented Chicago tech entrepreneur and owner of the Chicago Music Exchange, the largest vintage guilar dealer in the world. Prior to buying the CME in 2010, David was the co-founder and CEO of online broker optionsXpress, recently acquired by Schwab for $1 billion. David was also the founder of Third Party Solutions, developer of ClientBASE, which became the dominant CRM for travel agents. David Merged Third Party Solution with TRAMS, now part of Sabre Holdings, in 1998. David lives in Glencoe with his wife, Dr. Susan Kalt, and three daughters. Startups Pitching in June 2012: Scholastica - relaunch Swapidy Uncorkd Rune17 Referboost - relaunch Afterparty at Rosebud Theatre District For any attendees hungry after Pitch, Rosebud has set up $5 appetizer specials for the group: 10" Pizzas Fried Calamari Sausage & Peppers Bruschetta Stuffed Mushrooms 70 W Madison St Chicago, IL 60602-4252 (312) 332-9500 $5 Domestic Beer $8 Wine $5 Pizza Using Shortlist at Technori Pitch For an additional boost to your networking, be sure to sign in to Shortlist. Shortlist is a mobile-social app that will help maximize your time and opportunity at Pitch and other events. To help maximize your time networking at pitch: 1. Go to Technori's Shortlist page on any device: getshortlist.com/55wns 2. Sign in securely using your LinkedIn credentials. 3. Check out your Shortlist recommendations for specific attendees to meet. 4. Start networking! Technori Pitch is Supported by....... We are very honored to have the following organizations as Official Supporters of Technori Pitch. Want to become a sponsor? Internet and Wifi Sponsor: Media Sponsors: Presentation Coaching By: Charging Stations provided by: Technori Pitch University Entrepreneurship Supporters: Technori Pitch Investment Community Supporters: State of Illinois Support From: Technori Pitch Entrepreneurship & Innovation Supporters: What people are saying about Technori Pitch: "A fantastic event full of quality entrepreneurs, great presentations from the demoing companies, and delicious food/drink. Highly recommend coming to a future Pitch!" - Tim Jahn, EntrepreneursUnpluggd.com"Great presenters, well run and awesome community of Chicago tech. Must attend for anyone looking to get more involved in Chicago Tech!" - Brittany Laughlin"Great networking, very intriguing presentations...overall, well worth the time. See you at the next one!" - Jim Snediker"This is a great way to expose companies to Chicago and be around thought leaders in the area." - Pascale Dargis"Fantastic event! Well organized and great presentations. Can't wait until the next one." - Dave Chang"Great crowd, great conversation - Thank you!" - Ludmila Baklanova"I loved it" - Marcy Capron