Right moves only

We get it. Running a business is hard. Why not have a support system to launch and scale — that’s us.

Built for early stage

& growth stage

Whether you’re building your first startup or scaling a business, joining 1871 means you’ll never be lonely along the way.

You’ll have unlimited access to a matched group of peers, innovators, trusted resources, and business services that will help you explore, build, launch, and grow with more agility.

1871-ers get access to over $150K of exclusive perks like SaaS products, web development services, and more!

Our educational resources include live workshops, digital curriculum, community tech-stack, and a network of over 250 industry experts.

From idea to IPO, 1871 is supporting you while you discover what’s next. Ask about our new virtual membership below!

Personalized membership consultation

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Community
Partners
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Workshops
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Virtual

In good company

⅓ of Chicago startups have come through 1871. Supporting critical moments of business development is why we’re doing the work every day.

As you grow, our resources to you shift at each new turn. We’re on this adventure with you.

1871-ers have access to:

PYROS | In-person and digital access to curriculum built for businesses to explore, build, launch, and grow
Community of Experts | Industry partners, mentors, and investors whenever you need it
Trusted Spaces | Programs and digital environments unique your background, industry, business model, role, or technology type

Sync Up | Find workshops, mentors, and fellow founders via our techstack and digital workspaces
Be the Host | Hold clients, investor meetings, or events
Level Up | Attend workshops, programming, and events that help to enhance exactly what you or your team needs
A New Soap Box | Share your exciting news across our platforms

Centralized Resources | 1871’s member portal that holds all workshops, mentor sessions, events, exclusive perks, and discounts!
Grow Your Team | Discounted recruiting services
Employee Benefits | Ensure team wellness with 1871 health benefits options, financial literacy platforms, and student loan repayment

Discover your fit

We are a community of innovators, accelerators, and growth-scalers. Starting at $175 per month, you can begin to access the vast amount of resources 1871 has to offer exactly when you need it.

Join 1871!

Virtual

Access curriculum, workshops, events, community, and all member benefits at a distance

Anywhere, anytime | It’s not where you go, but what you do. Think 1871 without the space!
PYROS | Placement in PYROS: an initiative to provide founders with the right tools and the right time
Content | Access to the Explore PYROS program and attend up to two workshops or office hours during the work week
Virtual Library | Access our new learning platform DGTL (coming January 2021)

$175 monthly per person

Shared

Ideal for early-stage founders

Fortunate collisions | Unlimited access to a collaborative workspace whenever you need it
PYROS | Placement in PYROS: an initiative to provide founders with the right tools at the right time
Resources | Attend any workshop, mentor office hour, or community event

$350 monthly per person

Reserved

Ideal for startups with momentum

Quiet, secured | Personal space for deep work flow and team cohesion, with dedicated pods, desks, and reserved breakout rooms
PYROS | Placement in PYROS: an initiative to provide founders with the right tools and the right time
Resources | Attend any workshop, mentor office hour, or community event

$500 monthly per person

Growth Stage

Ideal for growth stage companies looking to build your team, promote your business or collaborate with like-minded tech executives

Connector | For those that want to attend events and create more connections for their team and/or personal network
Talent | For those that want to attend events and focus on attracting top talent and talent retention strategies
Leadership |For those that are focused on thought leadership and scaling the Chicago tech community

Private Office

Ideal for mature startups making moves or corporations building an innovation outpost

Scale Up | Team cohesion with a private, branded office space
Furnish | Spaces come fully furnished
Tech Epicenter | Increase brand awareness and gain peace of mind through a secure space to where you can host potential investors, partners, clients, and press

For price: [email protected]

DGTL

Now piloting in Chicago’s neighborhoods, DGTL is our flexible platform that enables entrepreneurs to make the right moves from anywhere.

Short Videos
Flexible
Expert Led
On-Demand
Peer Discussions
iOS / Andriod

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PYROS

PYROS is standard across all membership types and provides the peer-to-peer fit you most need.

Stay on your trajectory with an industry-vetted business curriculum composed of invaluable resources for your specific journey.

Learn key concepts from industry experts with a community of those who are experiencing the same business stage as you. Now 100% virtual!

Learn more

WMN•FINtech

A Women in Fintech Initiative by 1871 and BMO Harris Bank

Create a thriving economy, sustainable future, and inclusive society by applying to WMN•FINtech, the Fourth Annual 1871 and BMO Harris Bank Innovation Program, designed this year for Women in the Financial Technology and Services industries.

Apply for C2 today!

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Mentorship

If you’ve built a successful business, you understand the value of professional mentors. If you’re just starting out, mentorship is the quickest way to start discovering your roadmap.

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