<aside> 👋🏽 Greetings! Welcome to the Chicago Tech Scene Navigator: your compass for exploring Chicago's innovation economy.
The Chicago Tech Scene Navigator is a living guide designed to help founders find their way in Chicago.
Chicago has everything you need to build a successful company. But with so many resources, it’s not always clear where to begin.
This guide makes it easier for early-stage founders to tap into the right tools, networks, and opportunities across the city.
If you’d like to submit information to be added to the Navigator, you can email me at [email protected] or DM me on Twitter.
You can also subscribe to the Landon’s Loop (landonsloop.com) for weekly insights on Chicago’s dynamic innovation economy delivered straight to your inbox.
— Landon W. Campbell
Drive Capital Chicago Investor
Last Updated: Aug 26, 2025
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Chicago is a city unlike no other. We’re the third largest city in the US that has a diverse range of industries and technological talent. The timeless saying ‘make no small plans’ continues to hold heavy significance in Chicago over 100 years later.
We’re a diverse economy, with no major industry taking up more than 13% of the overall economy. This means that anything and everything can be built in Chicago.
On the hiring front, founders have access to a large network of cost-efficient top talent that you won’t be able to find anywhere else.
Lastly, one of Chicago’s top qualities has to be our supportive community.
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