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mHUB Industry Disruptors is an event series featuring some of the best and brightest innovators, founders, and thought leaders in the hardtech and product development space.
Join mHUB for the first Industry Disruptors event of the 2025 season. Featuring two of the most influential figures in finance and entrepreneurship, Matt Hulsizer and Jenny Just, co-founders and managing partners of PEAK6 Investments. Drawing from their extraordinary journey of transforming a $1.5M startup into a multi-billion-dollar empire, Matt and Jenny will share invaluable advice for founders, insights into early-stage fundraising, and their perspectives on emerging market trends.
With decades of experience in spotting untapped opportunities and mentoring the next generation of innovators, Matt and Jenny's discussion promises to inspire and empower entrepreneurs in navigating the challenges of building successful ventures. Whether you're a founder, investor, or enthusiast, this keynote is an unmissable opportunity to learn from two pioneers shaping the future of business.
On Thursday, February 13, hear Co-Founders and Managing Partners, Matt Hulsizer and Jenny Just
Thursday, February 13
mHUB - 1623 W. Fulton Street, Chicago, IL 60612
5:30 – 6:00pm – doors open and registration
6:00 – 7:00pm – fireside conversation
7:00 – 8:00 pm – beer and wine reception
Special thanks to event sponsor: Bank of America
Venue
mHUB 1623 W Fulton St
Location
mHUB 1623 W Fulton St 1623 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612, US Get Directions
Date and Time
02/13/25 @ 5:30 PM
02/13/25 @ 5:30 PM
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mHUB HardTech Summit
The 2026 HardTech Summit will return on Thursday, March 5, 2026, bringing together top hardtech entrepreneurs, startups, investors, and industry leaders to celebrate innovation in the Midwest. The program will feature 40+ product demonstrations, 30+ startup pitches, panels with leading industry experts, and a keynote from Larry Gies, Founder and CEO of Madison Industries. Attracting more than 1,200 entrepreneurs and public and private sector professionals at the intersection of manufacturing and innovation, the Summit serves as a defining moment for the region’s hardtech community.
Fourth Revolution Awards
The Fourth Revolution Awards honor the innovators, entrepreneurs, and manufacturers driving the technologies and businesses that define the future of industry. Hosted by mHUB, this premier event celebrates the bold ideas and hardtech breakthroughs fueling economic growth and shaping a more sustainable, connected, and advanced world. The 2026 ceremony will take place on Thursday, March 5, following the conclusion of the mHUB HardTech Summit.
mHUB Community BBQ
Join Chicago’s tech community for the next mHUB Community BBQ, tentatively planned for Thursday, July 16, 2026. This annual parking-lot celebration brings together more than 1,000 innovators and tech enthusiasts for an afternoon of food, music, drinks, and family-friendly activities. Each year, attendees descend upon the mHUB hardtech innovation center to enjoy the summer sun, reconnect with the community, and celebrate the momentum driving Chicago’s innovation ecosystem.