1871 

1871 is a nonprofit located in the historic Merchandise Mart in downtown Chicago. The diversity and density of their community creates the conditions for both calculated and fortunate collisions of success between early stage, growth stage, corporate innovators, and community members. 1871 exists to create the experiences and space that early stage, growth stage, and corporate innovators need while they build extraordinary businesses. They are actively committed to building a more inclusive and diverse community in order to provide those who are underrepresented a pathway into technology & innovation leadership.