P33 Chicago

🌞 What an incredible summer in Chicago! We’re thrilled to share the success of the 1st annual Work From Summertime Chi campaign! 🎉 ✨ Chicago led the return-to-office rate this summer with 69%—a true testament to our vibrant business community. A huge thank you to the City of Chicago, World Business Chicago, Melissa Harris, Diane Primo, VineSprout, Inc., Choose Chicago, 1871, Workbox, mHUB , Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Navy Pier, the Chicago Loop Alliance and all of the fantastic locations and organizations that partnered with us to make this campaign such a success. Your support was key in bringing our community together! We can't wait for next summer to be even bigger and better! 💼🌊 #WorkFromSummertimeChi #ChicagoInnovation #ReturnToOffice #BusinessCommunity #ChicagoTech #SummerSuccess

👏🏽 Happy 3 Years at P33 to Lucy Brennan - Director, Founder's Team! A few words from those of us lucky enough to work closely with Lucy... Lucy’s ability to take on even the most daunting tasks with ease is nothing short of extraordinary. From leading high-impact initiatives to executing flawless events, she approaches everything with meticulous attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to our stakeholders. Her creativity shines in every brainstorming session, making collaboration both productive and fun. No matter the challenge, Lucy’s can-do attitude and positive energy uplift our entire team, giving us the confidence that we’re always in great hands. Lucy’s passion for inclusively transforming Chicago’s tech and startup ecosystem is inspiring. She’s driven by a genuine desire to create meaningful change, and her thoughtful, purpose-driven approach to everything she does sets a high standard for us all. It’s been a privilege to learn from her, and I’m constantly energized by her ability to drive big projects forward with precision and heart. Fun Fact: Lucy is an avid rock-climber—proof that she’s always up for a challenge, both on and off the wall! 🧗🏽♀️ #WorkAnniversary #ChicagoTech #Leadership #WomenInTech

United Way of Metro Chicago stands as one of the most impactful non-profits in the Chicagoland area, guided by the remarkable leadership of Sean Garrett, President & CEO. United Way plays a pivotal role in driving long-term regional recovery by uniting donors, community leaders, and residents to ensure that all Chicagoland neighbors have access to essential needs like food, shelter, and safety. Through numerous place-based initiatives, United Way fosters stronger, more equitable neighborhoods across the region. This morning, I had the honor of joining Deputy Mayor Kenya K. Merritt, P33 Chicago CEO Brad Henderson, and Claretian Associates CEO angela hurlock at a United Way board meeting. We explored the exciting transformation of the former U.S. Steel site in South Chicago into a global innovation hub, focusing on quantum computing. Our panel delved into the complexities of this visionary initiative and the immense power of public-private partnerships, bringing together diverse stakeholders to ensure its success, including our friends & partners from Chicago's best academic institutions. A heartfelt thank you to Sean Garrett for his relentless leadership—not only as a connector between the worlds of business, government, and non-profits but as a tireless advocate for action and optimism. His dedication is driving meaningful progress and lasting change in our communities, especially the ones on the South & West side of Chicago that continues to suffer from disinvestment.

Our Business Diversity360 team was busy today! We visited the new Xchange Chicago Tech Training Center in the South Side and got the opportunity to meet some of the apprentices of the program. We also met the leading partners from SDI Presence and P33 Chicago teams who work on this best-in-class initiative that will provide opportunities to diverse talent, generate commercial growth and community impact. A fantastic initiative! #northerntrust #businessdiversity

This year's #ChicagoClimateTechWeek brought together leaders from the private and public sectors to collaborate on the state's bright future in sustainable innovation. Our #BeinIllinois blog captures some of the week's highlights, including: 🍃 Gov. Pritzker and Invenergy CEO Michael Polsky's sold-out fireside chat with Crain's Chicago Business' John Pletz about how Illinois is advancing #cleanenergy. 🍃 Intersect's Paulina San Millan's participation in a panel about how the Inflation Reduction Act is transforming Illinois' climate tech landscape. Read the blog here: https://bit.ly/3TJgsWY P33 Chicago TechChicago #BeinIllinois

Last week, our first Neighborhood-Series North Lawndale TechRise Competition, in partnership with the Breedlove Entrepreneurship Center at the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago officially came to a close!🎉 We previously shared the inspiring story of Bobby Price and the journey that led to the founding of his barbershop Principle Barbers, but now we had the privilege of having Bobby himself on the mic. Hear his thoughts, as a North Lawndale native, as he shares how initiatives like the Neighborhood Series—and broader ecosystem efforts to unite communities and make the venture and entrepreneurship space more accessible—create invaluable opportunities for neighborhoods that are full of talent, but often get overlooked. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible 💪! We're looking forward to seeing you at the next one (more details to come...). P33 Chicago, TechChicago, Lucy Brennan, Alonso Cisneros, Cheryl Hudson-Jackson, Lois Wilkins, MLIS, , Beelove Cafe #TechRiseChicago, #NeighborhoodSeries, #NorthLawndale #PitchCompetition

 📢 Chicago Tech Event! Join Discover Financial Services and Google Cloud for an intimate engagement with the diverse Chicago tech community about #AI, generative AI, #womenintech, and more. Build your network, learn from experts, and enjoy appetizers and drinks with other Chicago technologists. https://lnkd.in/gPsFAwMy #womenintech #AI #googlecloud #techevent #chicagotech #techchicago

At P33, we stand with our dear teammate, Desiree Vargas Wrigley, and her family during this incredibly difficult time. Desiree's 10-year-old son, Aedan, is bravely fighting brain cancer, and now it's our turn to support them with the love and care they’ve always shown others. Desiree has dedicated her life to helping families navigate financial hardships through her work with GiveForward, the world’s first crowdfunding platform for medical expenses. Today, she and her family need our help. Aedan is beginning a long treatment journey, and we are rallying together to support them. If you’re able, please contribute to the Wrigley Family Fundraiser. Your generosity will help cover travel, future medical expenses, and the costs of making sure their family stays together during this challenging time. Every bit helps, and your support means the world. Together, we can lift up Desiree, Aedan, and the Wrigley family. Let’s give back the kindness and strength they’ve shared with so many. #SupportAedan #WrigleyFamily #StrongerTogether #P33Family Link to the fundraiser: https://lnkd.in/gcqFDx8A

Thank you to Inicio for stopping in Chicago as part of the Latinx Startup Hub Tour and for choosing us as partners in this incredible journey to support Latinx entrepreneurs. We’re deeply honored to be recognized by your team and to share in our shared mission of empowering underrepresented. Together, we’re driving forward innovation, community support, and opportunities for Latinx founders to thrive. We’re proud to collaborate with Inicio and all the amazing founders and partners we’ve had the chance to work with. Here’s to building a stronger ecosystem for startups in Chicago and beyond!

Thank you to the Capital Readiness Program (CRP) for this incredible recognition! At P33, we are committed to building an inclusive tech economy that ensures all entrepreneurs—especially those from underserved communities—have access to the resources they need to thrive. Our TechRise Chicago initiative is at the heart of this mission, supporting Chicago’s diverse tech founders through weekly pitch competitions and opportunities for game-changing non-dilutive funding. We’re proud to stand alongside CRP and other partners nationwide in empowering minority business enterprises (MBEs) and fostering economic growth. To learn more about TechRise and how we’re driving innovation across Chicago’s tech ecosystem, visit https://techrise.co Lucy Brennan Alonso Cisneros Danny Goodman Desiree Vargas Wrigley amazing work! #WeAreMBDA #Entrepreneurs #AccesstoCapital #TechRise #InclusiveInnovation