Kristi Dula

The Women in Entrepreneurship Institute (WEI) is the nation’s first comprehensive Institute for women founders. Launched in July 2018, the Institute supports women entrepreneurs through academic research and programs as well as initiatives that invest in the success and sustainability of women-owned businesses.

Chicago:Blend is a 501c3 nonprofit organization working to advance diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in Chicago’s venture capital and startup community. We measure the VC diversity gap, help underrepresented professionals secure VC jobs and are building a growing community of investors who share our commitment to improving the industry. 🏆 AWARDS 🏆 • DEI Impact Award - National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) • Social Innovator Award - Chicago Innovation • Fourth Revolution Award for Community Empowerment - mHUB

GoCivic Chicago is an intuitive technology-based platform that provides citizens with an opportunity to further engage in the future of our city. The platform helps individuals identify ways to get involved with various nonprofits and charities, government organizations, committees, neighborhood coalitions, civic/social groups and special projects. GoCivic also helps citizens stay up to date on community news/events, share and comment on Chicago-focused ideas, and collaborate with other socially responsible citizens and peers. For information on sponsorship or community partnership, please email hello@gocivicchicago.org GoCivic is an initiative conceived and built by The Chicago Leadership Alliance, a Chicago-based 501(c)(3).

The Women in Entrepreneurship Institute (WEI) is the nation’s first comprehensive Institute for women founders. Launched in July 2018, the Institute supports women entrepreneurs through academic research and programs as well as initiatives that invest in the success and sustainability of women-owned businesses.

Chicago:Blend is a 501c3 nonprofit organization working to advance diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in Chicago’s venture capital and startup community. We measure the VC diversity gap, help underrepresented professionals secure VC jobs and are building a growing community of investors who share our commitment to improving the industry. 🏆 AWARDS 🏆 • DEI Impact Award - National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) • Social Innovator Award - Chicago Innovation • Fourth Revolution Award for Community Empowerment - mHUB

GoCivic Chicago is an intuitive technology-based platform that provides citizens with an opportunity to further engage in the future of our city. The platform helps individuals identify ways to get involved with various nonprofits and charities, government organizations, committees, neighborhood coalitions, civic/social groups and special projects. GoCivic also helps citizens stay up to date on community news/events, share and comment on Chicago-focused ideas, and collaborate with other socially responsible citizens and peers. For information on sponsorship or community partnership, please email hello@gocivicchicago.org GoCivic is an initiative conceived and built by The Chicago Leadership Alliance, a Chicago-based 501(c)(3).