Founders Dinner: UCVC After Hours (SHIP + BuildIllinois)

​*not affiliated with UCVC*

​Event Description (hosted by SHIP + BuildIllinois)

​Founders Dinner: UCVC Office Hours brings together a curated group of student founders, builders, and early-stage investors alongside the University of Chicago Venture Club ecosystem. Timed alongside the broader UChicago venture community, this dinner is designed to facilitate thoughtful conversations around building, fundraising, and navigating zero-to-one ideas.

​This is an intimate, high-signal gathering — not a panel, but a space for genuine exchange. Whether you’re building in stealth, iterating in public, or exploring your first idea, expect meaningful dialogue, candid insights, and the opportunity to connect with others operating at a high level.

​What to Expect

• ​Curated dinner with founders, operators, and aspiring VCs

• ​Informal “office hours” style conversations and feedback

• ​Exposure to UChicago’s venture ecosystem and UCVC community

• ​High-quality networking in a small, intentional setting

• ​Early access to future collaborations (BuildIllinois x SH1P x G Fellows)