Editor's note: Are you looking for inspiration? Inc. called Dare Mighty Things "one of the world's most inspiring tech conferences". Join us on Oct 28th in Chicago to hear 11+ inspiring stories from Astronauts, people building FLYING cars, the co-founder of Siri and more.

Dare Mighty Things is excited to announce that we've added 1871, the central hub for Chicago's tech & startup community as a media partner for our world class conference, happening this Fall in Chicago.

As a newcomer to this incredible city, I've been blown away with how welcoming and supportive 1871 has been.

Big thanks to Howard Tullman, Mick Swasko & team!

About 1871

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1871 is the home of nearly 500 early-stage, high-growth digital startups and more than 1,500 members supported by an entire ecosystem focused on accelerating their growth and creating jobs in the Chicagoland area.

Located in a 145,000 square-foot space over four floors in The Merchandise Mart, 1871 has more than 400 current mentors available to its members, as well as more than 80 partner corporations, universities, education programs, accelerators, venture funds and other organizations that make its extensive matrix of resources possible.

1871 has made a tremendous impact on Chicago's startup community.

They help entrepreneurs & startups embrace the bold type of thinking it takes to Dare Mighty Things.

About Dare Mighty Things

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How do you get people to do things they thought weren't possible?

You show them examples of those who did the 'impossible'.

That is the purpose of Dare Mighty Things...to inspire you.

Inc. called us "...one of the world's most inspiring conferences"

Join us Oct 28th in Chicago to hear 11+ inspiring stories from Astronauts, people building FLYING cars, the co-founder of Siri and so much more.

1000 Tech executives, investors, engineers, creatives & global media from 35+ cities - they'll all be here.

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