Bagel Entrepreneurs

​Join Chicago founders, VCs, and ecosystem builders for coffee, bagels, and genuine connection. No pitches. No presentations.

​Just good coffee, better bagels, and the people who make this community thrive.

​Special thanks to our partners:

​Awana: We help founders hire software engineers and technical talent (sales, marketing, operations), both locally and from Latin America. High EQ & technical vetting, staff augmentation, fractional CTO services, and AI training for your existing teams.

​Tarsus: Outsourced accounting and finance for growing companies. From bookkeeping and payroll to CFO services, tax planning, and M&A support, Tarsus takes the financial burden off your plate so you can focus on building. Trusted by 1,000+ clients across tech, healthcare, and beyond.