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Humans of Tech
Humans of Tech is a community-focused initiative aimed at connecting individuals in the UX and Product Design fields through shared stories and experiences. It emphasizes empathy and support within the design community.
Overview
What Humans of Tech does
What Humans of Tech is
Humans of Tech is a community-focused initiative aimed at connecting individuals in the UX and Product Design fields through shared stories and experiences. It emphasizes empathy and support within the design community.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
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Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Structured capabilities
- Community
- Last reviewed
- April 25, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
Humans of Tech as a community
Community overview
Humans of Tech, also known as TechChicago, is a movement aimed at promoting Chicago as a global center of innovation in technology. It is powered by P33, a private-sector funded nonprofit, and World Business Chicago, a nonprofit focused on inclusive economic growth. The organization emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion within the tech ecosystem and aims to redefine the narrative around tech innovation in the Midwest.
Community focus
TechChicago focuses on fostering a diverse and inclusive tech ecosystem in Chicago. It supports various sectors including agriculture, health, manufacturing, and logistics. The organization promotes investment in startups, particularly those led by Black and Latino founders, and aims to enhance the representation of women in tech.
Member value
Members benefit from networking opportunities, access to resources, and insights into the local tech scene. The community emphasizes diversity and inclusion, providing a platform for underrepresented groups in technology.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Investors · Operators · Builders
- Benefits
- network-access and mentorship
- Program types
- community and other
- Selection criteria
- open
- Regions
- North AmericaUnited States
Community activity
Events and activity
TechChicago organizes numerous tech-related events throughout the year, including workshops and networking opportunities. The flagship event is TechChicago Week, which features a series of activities aimed at connecting tech professionals in the region.
Notable members
Notable companies associated with TechChicago include Nature’s Fynd, GET Cities, Discovery Partners Institute, Tempus, and Ocient. Key team members include Dr. Garry Cooper, Penny Pritzker, Chris Gladwin, Pranav Gokhale, Christine Izuakor, and Colleen Egan.
Common questions
What to know about Humans of Tech
Upseed classifies Humans of Tech under the Community organization type. Its current public profile includes community capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 25, 2026
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