Scale faster with 1871
We’re more than a membership. Explore 1871’s wealth of resources, products, and community offerings built to elevate your startup’s trajectory.
✅ Access to Comprehensive Resources: Gain access to a wide array of resources focused on strategic development and fostering startup growth.
✅ Talent Pipeline and Professional Development: Leverage our robust talent pipeline and professional development programs to foster scalable growth within your team, and enhance your investment in both employees and customers.
✅ Networking and Peer Support: Connect with a diverse network of like-minded entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and potential investors, all eager to support your journey.
✅ Global Community Connection: Engage with our diverse global network of entrepreneurs and innovators. Forge international connections and access diverse perspectives to fuel your growth journey.
Get to know your peers
Meet the innovators, scalers, and disruptors within our vibrant growth-stage startup community at 1871!
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Membership benefits
Our membership benefits are expertly crafted to support your growth-stage startup! View our curated offerings in Amplification, Community, Talent, and Workspace Amenities. Explore below and tell us how we can help you succeed.
Talent
Robust recruiting & training products to help you onboard, cultivate, and invest in your team.
✅ Job Board
✅ Career Fair
✅ Tech Challenge
✅ Training programs:
BLKtech, LTNtech, WMNtech
Workspace
Amenities
Resources and dedicated spaces to work on scaling your business from inside the 1871 space.
✅ Open desk co-working
✅ Dedicated desks & private offices
✅ Podcast studio
✅ Host your own events
Amplification
Dedicated marketing via 1871 socials, newsletters, blog, and award-winning programming to elevate your brand.
✅ Newsletter feature
✅ Thought leadership blog feature
✅ Perks guide
✅ Spotlight series
✅ Participation in signature offerings
Community
Valuable connections and peer support to help you capitalize on every growth opportunity.
✅ Slack community & member portal
✅ Speed networking & monthly meetups
✅ Innovation Labs program
Take the next step
Connect with our growth-stage team & discover how our dynamic community and offerings can help you surpass your goals!
Info session
Monthly | 60 mins | Virtual
Learn about becoming a growth-stage member & general 1871 info.
Discovery call
On demand | Virtual
Connect 1:1 to discuss your tailored membership opportunities & perks.
Jessie Irons
Growth Stage Memberships Manager
Connect with us
Connect with our Director of Growth Stage Membership & discover how our dynamic community can help you surpass your goals!
Jessie Irons
Director of Growth Membership
Champion spotlights
Learn about the growth stage experience straight from our members.
“Our partnership with 1871 has been invaluable. It’s been a wonderful avenue to connect with valuable talent and industry contacts, and the content that they provide free to their members is exceptional… from marketing skills to career development.”
Michelle Michael
Director, Brand + Recruitment
Basis Technologies
“1871 has provided my team and me with numerous opportunities to learn and network with Chicago’s Tech organizations. The events, webinars and awards bring together the best in Chicago Tech and make our partnership invaluable.”
Joe DeCosmo
CAO, CTO
Enova
“When I took the role to introduce Dialexa to the Chicago market, the first action I took was to join 1871. 1871 has been a significant help in getting connected into the Chicago technology community, both from a talent and brand awareness standpoint.”
Jonathan Williams
Partner, Chicago Market Leader
Dialexa
Choose your experience
As an 1871 growth stage member, you’ll receive the following benefits regardless of your level.
- Access to 180+ events & programs
- Professional development training
- Sponsor opportunities
- Inclusion in our "Perks Guide"
- Event inclusion on newsletters & web
- Access to our space and amenitities
Membership levels
Access
Join our network
Connect
Expand your reach and relevance
Influence
Impact the community
Community content
Get an insider’s look at the vibrant experiences & groundbreaking journeys of our growth-stage members.
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Here we’ll get to know your company or team and be able to dive deeper into what unique 1871 offering will best fit your milestones.