What is the Startup Showcase?
The Startup Showcase is one of the largest quarterly tech events in the world, and the first ever to allow attendees to invest directly in the presenting startups, via Title III equity crowdfunding. Our followers call it “unicorn hunting” … but, showcase events are more about helping early stage founders raise go-to-market funds by giving them the opportunity to pitch their startup in front of thousands of would-be investors.
The Startup Showcase is also Chicago’s top tech show, where Technori CEO Scott Kitun sits down with entrepreneurs from around the world to talk shop and invest in startups live on WGN Radio!
Want to experience what more than 50,000 of your peers already have? Simply register to invest, book your tickets to our next showcase event, or listen by following the Technori Podcast on Spotify!
How does Technori Co-op work?
Technori Co-op disrupts how startups are launched and funded by combining the power of equity crowdfunding with the support of a traditional fund by providing early stage companies with access to capital, support and strategic advisory, while also enabling founders to own a stake in the portfolio.
Our initial objective is helping you launch successfully, but the mission is to grow the value of your company year-over-year.
The process is simple and transparent. We elect a dedicated Board of Advisors based on their ability and willingness to commit support, strategic connections, time and capital. Then, we select a small batch of early stage companies that we believe our program, resources and dedicated board can help to scale.
What separates our startup co-op from more traditional accelerator programs or fund structures is that we enable all investors, elected advisors and startup companies to own a stake in the overall performance of the co-op.
It’s also important to recognize that a startup co-op is not an accelerator or incubation program with a finite end date. Unlike most traditional 12-week programs, where startups work towards a demo day, our co-op is designed to help founders throughout the life of their business.
To apply for Technori Co-op, simply fill out an application form.
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When it comes to fostering innovation within a large, complex organization, corporate teams need the right balance of fearlessness, passion and aptitude. These elements, in tandem with a long-term strategic plan, will be what drives continued exploration and calculated risk-taking.
Our dynamic workshop introduces tools and tactics used by the top incubators and disruptive tech founders to help business leaders; analyze industry trends, structure internal innovation, and make focused decisions on where to deploy capital. Technori Workshops are designed to help enterprise companies build a framework around how they plan to grow their brand and create additional revenue streams.
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We’re a team of entrepreneurs, investors, tech builders, creators and operators whose expertise has contributed to more than $3,000,000,000 in shareholder value.
I like to write on stuff; mostly walls and napkins. entrepreneur CurbYourEnthusiast, Technori CEO, @WGNRadio host and @NorthwesternU grad.
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