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Hey friends,

Welcome to the 15th issue of the Driver’s Seat 🚙 

Before we get started: I’m heading to Cincinnati next month to speak at Black Tech Week. My panel will be focused on Pitching and Fundraising.

I’ll be sharing insights from our pre-seed program at Drive, as well as providing advice specifically tailored for early-stage founders in the Midwest.

If you're interested in learning more about the event, visit the Black Tech Week website.

📍 Today’s Topics:

🚢 Onshoring in the Midwest

👩‍🎓 Chicago: The Ultimate Hub for New Grads

📊 Chart of the Week

🗺 Events Around the City

🗞 Previous Issues of the Driver’s Seat

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