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What is Kamp Cafe?

Kamp puts together the best startup and VC events around the world. They bring you a new series that focuses us brunch like vibes at a hip coffee venue private buy out. The fun doesn’t stop there, a live DJ will be spinning afro and groovy house and craft coffee along brunch cocktails will be flowing.

The event also has a business element to it with powerhouse guest speakers from the tech, startup and VC community. This will be the hottest Chicago Tech Week event where biz minded people vibe with the help of caffeine. Be sure to grab your apply or reserve your upgraded seats now before they sell out. Be sure to apply to attend this event or simply reserve your upgraded seats now!

What is Kamp Cafe?

Kamp puts together the best startup and VC events around the world. They bring you a new series that focuses us brunch like vibes at a hip coffee venue private buy out. The fun doesn’t stop there, a live DJ will be spinning afro and groovy house and craft coffee along brunch cocktails will be flowing.

The event also has a business element to it with powerhouse guest speakers from the tech, startup and VC community. This will be the hottest Chicago Tech Week event where biz minded people vibe with the help of caffeine. Be sure to grab your apply or reserve your upgraded seats now before they sell out. Be sure to apply to attend this event or simply reserve your upgraded seats now!

WHERE IS THE EVENT :

Lvl Up Coffee (Private Buyout)

WHEN IS THE EVENT :

Thursday, July 24th (10am-2pm)

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WHY ATTEND OUR EVENT?

I mean....besides the obvious?

01.

IN PERSON NETWORKING
Meet other amazing Chicago founders and investors in an intimate setting

02.

CLOSE DEALS

Build your pipeline and close deals during the afternoon fun

03.

OPEN BAR FUN

We will have an open bar with craft coffee and brunch cocktails

04.

LIVE DJ

A live DJ will be spinning afro and groovy house to set the tone

05.

PANEL DISCUSSIONS

There will be a few panel discussions on how to scale your startup / pitfalls to avoid.

06.

NEW RELATIONSHIPS

Come meet your next co-founder, client, investor, or friend (leave with 50+ new relationships)

OUR EVENT SPEAKERS

More Speakers Will Be Announced Soon!

Jason Barsema

CEO @ Halo

Phil Castro

Founder @ Kamp

Anna Lisa Somera

CEO @ Raeos

Grisel Hernandez

VC @ Chingona Ventures

Shawn Park

VC @ Chicago Ventures

Tina Hrabak

VC @ LongJump

Erik Brue

VC @ Ocean Azul Partners

Ryan Pruitt

Co-founder @ DoorLoop

Adam Grant

Venture Investor

EVENT SCHEDULE

You will want to stay the entire time, trust us.

10am-10:45am
Welcome Drankies
Grab A Drank & Mingle

It’s early, but it’s not that early. Be sure to arrive on time, grab a drink (caffeine, booze, tea, etc) and say hello to some folks.

10:45am-11:00am
Opening Remarks
A Few Words From Our Founder & Sponsors

The folks behind this event want to let you know what will be going down at this event along with upcoming events to consider.

11:00am-11:30am
Founder Rockstar Panel
So 3 Founders Walk Into A Coffee Shop…

These founders have built some pretty amazing startups and they are here to share the secrets along with how they avoided pitfalls.

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Jason Barsema
Anna Lisa Somera
Anna Lisa Somera
11:30-12pm
Investor Panel
So 3 Investors Walk Into A Coffee Shop…..

These investors are going to answer the pressing questions founders usually have like what KPI’s are needed for my $1-2M seed round, whats the best practices when pitching and how are they truly a value add?

Grisel Hernandez
Grisel Hernandez
Shawn Park
Shawn Park
Tina Hrabak
Tina Hrabak
12-2pm
Vibe Out
Get Ready For An Afternoon Par-tay

The DJ will turn up the music, brunch food will be served, networking will commence and magic will happen. Come as a stranger and leave apart of the Kamp familia.

2:45 to 05:00pm
VIP After Party

For VIP ticket holders ONLY

Break Bread With Winners After Party Brunch

Come to the VIP after party downstairs at La Terraza as we have an intimate dinner with the VIPs and speakers.

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UNTIL TICKET PRICES INCREASE

Until Ticket Prices Increase

Don’t Wait, Be Sure To Grab Your Seat Today!

GRAB YOUR SPOT TODAY!!

We have limited spots due to the capacity, so be sure to reserve your spot asap!

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$ 124
  • Entry
  • Networking
  • Light Bites
  • Pool Access
  • Good Vibes
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Tickets

Include
  • Entry
  • Networking
  • Brunch food
  • Open bar
  • Seating available
  • Unmatched vibes
  • Capital Summit Access
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VIP

$ 378
  • Entry
  • Networking
  • Light Bites
  • Pool Access
  • Good Vibes
  • Personal Pool Chair & Towel
  • Open Bar (Alcoholic and Non Alcoholic Drinks)
  • VIP Dinner After Party
EVENT GALLERY

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Word On The Street

Over 950+ :fire: testimonials from happy founders!

"I love Kamp! I actually used Kamp to raise my $1M seed round, to meet big named investors, to meet many of my customers (that added a lot of revenue to our top line) and I fully endorse Kamp to the fullest extent. Get to Kamp!"

Vik Bhatia Founder @ Scopify

"Kamp is always a great experience. The co-speakers at the last event made for interesting conversation, the crowd was upbeat and curious, and the organization was A+. Phil and the Kamp team really go out of the way to make the speakers and founders feel welcome and appreciated. Thanks for all that you do for the startup/investor community.”

Lucy Guo Co-founder of Passes

"As an investor who's attended countless startup events, Kamp's events are some of the best out there. Phil does an exceptional job of curating high-caliber panelists and fostering an intimate environment full of learning and networking opportunities for founders. I always look forward to attending Kamp's events and highly recommend them to anyone in the startup world."

Max Reiff VC @ IDC Ventures

"Kamp is like no other startup/investor event - combining top notch education, opportunity and fun vibes. I am always super impressed by what Phil and the team put together...if you are a founder or investor, get to Kamp!"

Wayne Chang Serial Founder & Super Angel Investor

Gotta say, events by Kamp are by far the best. Always a great engaged audience, thoughtful experiences of content + powerful networking. I can't wait to speak or attend more around the globe. If you are founder or investor, I suggest you get to Kamp ASAP!

Saba Karim CEO @ Favs

SPONSORS

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PROMO PARTNERS

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CONTACT US FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Don't be shy, hit us up to chat.

EVENT VENUE :

Lvl Up Coffee

LOCATION ADDRESS :

70 E Pershing Rd Suite 1W, Chicago, IL 60653

For any inquiries please email info@kampevents.com

Questions?

312-463-9001

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