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Chicago, IL– February 17–Hyde Park Angels is launching a four-part early-stage investment education series for entrepreneurs of all levels in collaboration with partner 1871 and series sponsor The Wall Street Journal.The Entrepreneurial Education Series will consist of four panels headed up by the best and brightest entrepreneurs and investors in the Midwest, which will be complimented with additional informational workshops and online content.

The series will begin on March 5 at 6:00 pm with “Are You Ready to Raise,” a program designed to show entrepreneurs paths outside of investment and help them determine whether to pursue them. Panelists include Shawn Carpenter (Co-Founder and CEO of YCharts), Troy Henikoff (Managing Director, TechStars; Managing Director, MATH Venture Partners), Mathew Joseph Elenjickal (Founder and CEO, FourKites), Kristopher Kubicki (CTO of Ecommerce, Market Track), and Genevieve Thiers (Founder, Sittercity and Founder, ContactKarma).

The next two programs, “Early-Stage Investment 101” and “Connecting Corporations and Startups,” build off of the first and take entrepreneurs through how to raise a round and build strategic client, partner, and investor relationships. The series ends with “How to Work with Your Advisors, Board Members, and Investors,” which focuses on maximizing key relationships.

“1871’s growing set of educational programming and events make it the place in Chicago for entrepreneurs to gain valuable skills and create successful businesses,” said 1871 CEO Howard A. Tullman. “We are excited to work with Hyde Park Angels to bring this important resource to the Chicago startup community.”

“With the Entrepreneurial Education Series, we’re bringing some of the best minds in entrepreneurship and investment — people who’ve already achieved incredible success in both areas — together to provide practical advise that entrepreneurs can use instantly,” said Hyde Park Angels managing director, Pete Wilkins.

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Melissa Wooten
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