Chicago
Builders
A social club for people building things in Chicago.
A Place to Meet
Other Makers
Most tech events in Chicago are networking events. You know the vibe.
We wanted something different. A place where people actually talk about what they're making.
What We're About
A regular place for builders in Chicago to meet up. That's the whole idea.
What We Believe
Builders First
You make things. Code, hardware, designs, products, whatever. That's the only thing we all have in common, and it's enough.
Community Over Transactions
We actually want to know what you're working on. Nobody's here collecting business cards or fishing for intros.
Open & Collaborative
The best conversations happen when a backend engineer ends up talking to an industrial designer. We like those collisions.
Casual & Real
Show up, grab a drink, talk about what you're building. That's the whole format.
Who Is This For
Working on Something
You've got a side project, a startup, or an open source thing you can't stop thinking about. You want to show someone.
Want to Start Something
You haven't built anything yet but you want to. Being around people who are doing it helps.
Looking for Collaborators
You need a co-founder, a design eye, or just someone to tell you if your idea is dumb. Hard to find those people at regular networking events.
Just Hang Out
And Share Ideas
We meet every few weeks around downtown. Bring a laptop if you want to demo something, or just show up. No agenda.