TechRise - North Lawndale Pitch Competition

​Five founders. One stage. $50,000 on the line.

​On May 21, five North Lawndale entrepreneurs will step up to pitch live in front of a panel of judges, and you've got a front row seat. This is TechRise's 11th pitch competition in the neighborhood, and every event is a chance to discover the businesses shaping the future of the entrepreneurship before the rest of the city catches on. This cohort includes founders building across multiple industries, so expect a wide range of ideas and stories to walk away inspired by.

​Come for the pitches. Stay for the conversations that turn into partnerships, hires, and checks. You'll leave having met the founders, funders, and neighbors building something real here.

​💰 $50,000 Prize Pool

​🕛 Schedule

​11:30 AM — Doors open, networking

​12:00 PM — Live pitches + judging

​1:00 PM — Networking reception with food & drinks

​🤝 Sponsors & Partners

​Sponsored by Velocity Catalyst Funds, hosted in partnership with YWCA's Breedlove Accelerator.

​You won't want to miss this!