Join us as we celebrate the 2024-2025 YEA! Chicago cohort!
The Investor Panel is the highlight of the YEA! Chicago program year. Our YEA! students will have an opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges with the possibility of receiving startup funding for their businesses. Come learn about Female Strong, cheer on our YEA! Chicago students, and network with renowned business leaders! While the panelists deliberate about the seed funding awards and select the winner who will go on to compete at the YEA! National Saunders Competition, the audience will cast their votes for the viewer’s choice award. Join us for an inspiring evening!
WHEN?
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
4:30pm: Networking & Light Bites
5:00pm: Program Welcome & Investor Introductions
5:20pm: Finalist Pitch Presentations
6:45pm: Poster Presentations & Viewer’s Choice Voting
7:00pm: Judge Deliberation & Audience Intermission
7:20pm: Announcement of Final Results
7:30pm: Event Conclusion
WHERE?
We are excited to host this year’s Investor Panel at the Allsteel Showroom in Fulton Market!
Allsteel Showroom
345 N Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60607
There is no free parking available nearby. We recommend SpotHero, the 333 N Green Street garage, or public transportation. Please allocate extra time for parking.
WHO?
Open to all that support our mission! Our YEA! Students will be front and center presenting business plans that have been developed over our six-month Young Entrepreneurs Academy program. Please note that capacity is limited and there will be no on-site registration. The dress code for this event is Business Professional.
Thank you to our host!
