FREE TO THE HATCHERY CHICAGO AND MAKE CITY MEMBERS

In partnership with Dell Technologies, join us for an in-person networking opportunity and panel discussion with tech experts to hear new and exciting ways that technology can support your startup. Includes light refreshments, a demonstration opportunity, and a giveaway to jumpstart your business.

About the Panelists:

The Creator of the Dell for Startups pitch Competition with over 10 years of tech experience, Tech Expert and visionary Marcus DeVane is the Sr Program Manager for Dell for Startups. With knowledge of multiple tech hardware vendors across the industry and digital transformation, his career has allowed him to be involved with a plethora of industries such as and not limited to, retail, healthcare, and SaaS. Marcus has spent time as a Field Account Executive educating business owners on new tech opportunities and exploring ways to transform their Cloud/data infrastructure. He is passionate about helping startups scale up through technology and welcomes all conversation whether it’s about what PC to purchase to how can I “own my data”.

Shelley Gupta is an experienced CPG executive, a philanthropist, and founder of BāKIT Box. Shelley began her career as a successful recording artist before transitioning to the world of business and finance. Managing a successful condominium development project in Toronto, she learned how to run a business from a young age. With her sights set on entrepreneurship, Shelley attended the U Chicago Booth School of Business for her MBA. After graduation, she gained hands-on experience as a Business Consultant for Accenture Strategy. Driven by her passion and talents in music, Shelley was compelled to volunteer her time to Chicago Based non-profit Guitars Over Guns RISE as President. Shelley’s background in music and her business acumen were the perfect creative combination to build the inaugural program and board of directors to mitigate gun violence risks across Chicago. In 2020, Shelley left Accenture to start BāKIT Box, a specialty baking kit company providing culturally diverse recipes for a unique at-home baking experience.

Dani Zuchovicki is ICNC’s Membership and Community Manager at The Hatchery. With a Culinary and Applied Food Studies degree from The Culinary Institute of America, Dani worked alongside James Beard Award-winning chefs, learning the ins and outs of the restaurant space. Being a part of The Hatchery’s Food and Beverage Incubator, Dani helps entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses by go-to-market strategies for startups and curates their exponential growth.