Living & Giving | Feb. 2025
TECH RISE
By Dustin O’Regan
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOSHUA LUNA OF AMERICAN EXECUTIVE MEDIA
Jasmine Minor, a 3x Emmy-Winning Anchor/Reporter for ABC 7, hosted the TechRise Season 4 Finale
The TechRise Season 4 Finale brought together Chicago’s vibrant startup ecosystem to celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship. Six exceptional startups pitched their transformative ideas to a panel of distinguished VC judges, competing for a $100,000 grand prize. The event featured dynamic pitches, meaningful networking opportunities, and highlighted the city’s commitment to uplifting underrepresented founders. Laura Epstein, founder of Pulse Charter Connect, a company reimagining organ transportation logistics, claimed the grand prize. TechRise opens doors for innovators to thrive, empowering them to shape a future that is more inclusive and fuller of opportunity. Season 5 will kick off in April 2025. techrise.co
