What's Next for Chicago? Innovation Leaders Weigh In

Innovation doesn't happen in isolation- it happens when a city comes together. At Innovation Elevates Us All, Chicago's brightest business, civic, and entrepreneurial leaders gathered for a candid, forward-looking conversation about what's next for the city's innovation ecosystem. In this panel, you'll hear from: Andy Zopp – Managing Director, Cleveland Avenue Chris Brown – Commissioner, Chicago Public Library Samir Mayekar – Managing Director, Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the University of Chicago Sam Yagan – Founder & CEO, Fifth Star Inc; Co-Founder & Managing Director, Corazon Capital Luke Tanen – President & CEO, Chicago Innovation From funding and mentorship to networks and scaling strategies, this conversation brings together the people and organizations driving Chicago's next era of innovation. Whether you're a founder, investor, civic leader, or curious Chicagoan — this one's for you. 🔔 Subscribe for more content from Chicago Innovation 🌐 Learn more at chicagoinnovation.com #ChicagoInnovation #Innovation #Chicago #Entrepreneurship #StartupChicago