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Jordan

Matyas

Jordan@1818legal.com

312-968-9600

My litigation practice focuses on representing employees in matters involving wage and hour violations, workplace discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful discharge. I regularly litigate complex employment disputes in state and federal court and guide clients through agency proceedings before the EEOC, IDHR, and other enforcement bodies. I also pursue claims against professionals—including attorneys, accountants, architects, and other licensed practitioners—whose negligent or substandard services caused financial harm to their clients. These matters often involve significant economic loss and require detailed analysis of professional standards of care.

ALR Connections

Amy

Ratnow

amy@alrconnections.com

Legal Assistanta, Executive Assistants, Office Managers part-time or full-time

Advitam IP, LLC

Michele

Katz

mkatz@advitamip.com

Your innovations are some of your most valuable assets in today’s global marketplace. Advitam IP is a Chicago-based law firm with an exclusive focus on securing and protecting your intellectual property. Advitam IP leverages decades of combined experience in IP law to help you identify, protect and capitalize on your intellectual property. We support you in every aspect of harnessing the potential of innovations, from securing original creations and technology to litigating to defend the integrity of your assets. Our firm’s primary focus is to build and preserve your legacy.

Alera Group

Gary

Kirshenbaum

gary.kirshenbaum@aleragroup.com

I help venture-backed and growth-stage companies build property & casualty insurance programs that protect the business without slowing fundraising or operations. We focus on real risks; liability, cyber, contractual exposures and asset protection etc... creating coverage investors expect and that scales with the company. I also help founders and CFOs avoid common insurance mistakes as companies grow.

Allen CFO Services

Suzanne

Allen

suzanne@allencfo.com

Many business owners are growing and profitable on paper, yet still asking themselves, ‘Why does cash feel tight?’ or ‘Am I making the right financial decisions?' As a fractional CFO, I provide executive-level financial leadership without the full-time cost. I help owners gain clarity through cash forecasting, profitability analysis, KPI dashboards, and strategic planning — so decisions are based on data, not gut feel. I build cash forecasts, analyze margins, create KPI dashboards, and help owners understand what the numbers are really telling them — so decisions are proactive, not reactive. I worked with a growing company that was increasing revenue but constantly worried about cash. Once we built a rolling cash forecast and cleaned up their financial reporting, the stress dropped — and decision-making improved almost immediately. Allen CFO Services, Your Strategic Financial Partner, helping businesses replace financial stress with clarity http://Allencfo.com

Andrew Elliot Stern Group

Andrew

Stern

a@andrewelliotstern.com

Most founders don’t struggle with strategy — they struggle with leadership bottlenecks that quietly stall growth and put their company at risk. Andrew Elliot Stern Group provides executive coaching to startup founders and growth-stage CEOs, helping leaders navigate hiring, team performance, and high-pressure decisions while scaling toward their next stage of funding. Through practical leadership frameworks and mindset work, we help CEOs grow faster, lead with clarity, empower teams to perform at a higher level, and build companies that succeed without burning out the founder.

Aronberg Goldgehn

Daniel

Cotter

dcotter@agdglaw.com

312-502-7480

We help for profits and nonprofits navigate from startup to fundraising and exit, and have extensive knowledge and experience in privacy and cyber as well.

Aura Advisors

Dana

Borys

dana@auratax.com

We provide tax consulting and compliance services to start-up and emerging growth companies, notable expertise in Cannabis, Technology, Life Sciences, and Government Contractor companies, as well as Individuals experiencing significant financial events or with high net worths.

Axelrod Consulting, LLC

Rachel

Axelrod

rachel@axelrod-consulting.com

312-315-6990

I am an experienced speaker coach, helping people prepare for keynotes, speaking engagements, and presentations. I coach speakers to shape their ideas into clear, confident, and compelling talks that truly inspire their audiences.

Belmont Advisory

Lindy

Ireland

lindy@belmontadv.com

515-418-2700

Business valuation for private companies -- when you need to know your company's value. Purposes: stock or membership unit transactions, exit planning, gifting, estate planning, new investors, ESOP, buy-sell agreements, partner buyout.

Birken Law Office PLLC

Jess

Birken

hello@birkenlaw.com

612-200-3679

Starting a nonprofit is exciting — but also means making a TON of big decisions! Birken Law helps founders start their nonprofit the right way, with their formation, governance, IRS exemption applications, charitable registration compliance, fiscal sponsorships, and more. Not sure yet whether your idea should even be a nonprofit? That's exactly the kind of question we help founders work through. Attorney Jess Birken's mission is simple: empower nonprofits to do things right. Ready to get started? Schedule a free 15-minute call with a New Client Guide at www.birkenlaw.com

Bookkeeping Doctor

Jessa

Varghese

info@bookkeepingdoctor.com

We provide services ranging from bookkeeping to advisory. If you’re a business owner who doesn’t want to manage the day-to-day bookkeeping but does want clear, monthly insight into how your business is performing so you can make confident decisions and grow, we’d love to partner with you. Bookkeeping Doctor | Providing Healthy Books and Wealthy Outlooks| www.bookkeepingdoctor.com

Byline Bank

Stephen

Ball

sball@bylinebank.com

Byline specializes in working with our local small businesses providing clarity in Banking. We strive to be genuine and caring about our customers, not trying to be a stereotypical bank. Relationships are real, and we take pride on making the smaller business feel the importance they deserve. We call it Chicago style!

C-Link Consulting

Nick

Welham

welcome@c-link.consulting

C-Link Consulting provides fractional COO, CEO & Exit Planning Services. Why have an exit strategy? Don't follow even a well-laid-out plan unless you know where you are and where you want to be. Following the wrong path is wasted effort, no matter how clever the execution. >Do I understand my options for exit and how to make the right choice? >What is my business worth, and how can I best present it to a buyer to realize its full value? >How much more could I get from my business at the sale? Some of the situations where we engage with fractional clients: >You’re exhausted by constantly juggling tasks and projects >Frustrated by a general lack of accountability and the inability of junior leadership to delegate >Marketing seems like guesswork, and your sales team complains about the quality of leads >You are worried about how you can scale the business, as your sales team cannot generate leads or create relationships

CJG Partners LLP

Ken

Orth, Jr.

korth@cjgpartners.com

847-517-8222

CPA Firm providing tax, audit, valuation, bookkeeping, and advisory services to businesses and business owners in the manufacturing, service, distribution, technology, construction, and real estate industries.

Carlson Integrated, LLC

Bekah

Carlson

teamci@carlsonintegrated.com

224-338-9855

Specialized marketing services encompassing pitch decks, website development, and investor relations materials for clients engaging in capital raise and investment. Experience spanning two decades and myriad industries including commercial real estate syndications and funds, REITs, private equity, technology, and restaurants.

Carlyn Bushman Consulting

Carlyn

Bushman

carlyn@cmbbrands.com

Carlyn Bushman Consulting is a boutique strategy firm helping female founders of product-based businesses scale to 6 figures and beyond, offering business coaching, pricing strategy, AI-driven marketing systems, and the POP Academy® business accelerator program.

Cete Ventures

Allen

Caviles

allen@ceteventures.com

At Cete, our mission transcends the traditional investor role. We believe in being active partners in your entrepreneurial journey, providing more than just financial backing. Our unique approach to venture development and early-stage investments is designed to offer comprehensive support, blending financial investment with expert guidance and hands-on assistance. Our ecosystem is rich with seasoned software development professionals and strategic management consultants, all dedicated to driving your business towards a successful exit. We don't just provide capital; we equip you with the invaluable playbook of successful entrepreneurs who have paved the way before you. Our goal is to ensure you have the tools, resources, and support needed to overcome challenges and seize opportunities, propelling your business towards sustained growth and ultimate success.

Chicagobroker.com

Steven

Goldstein

steve@chicagobroker.com

312-840-9002

For 3 decades i have specialized in helping startups and small business owners find and negotiate the best office options around the chicago market

Chykalophia Web Agency

Ari

Krzyzek

ari@chykalophia.com

773-362-5574

Chykalophia creates strategic digital experiences that drive measurable growth—taking ambitious businesses from brand strategy through web development.

ClearPath Group LLC

Adam

Birnbaum

adam@clearpath.group

Adam Birnbaum helps high-achieving senior leaders strengthen their leadership and navigate critical inflection points, enabling them to achieve business objectives with greater clarity, alignment, and velocity. As a former CEO and 4-time exec turned executive coach, Adam understands the pressures of leadership and the competing priorities, crucial decisions, challenging people dynamics, conflict, team performance issues, and isolation that come with the role. He is a trusted sounding board who blends empathetic listening with fresh perspective, pragmatic leadership tools and actionable insight. Prior to coaching, Adam was a 4-time executive at companies ranging in size from $1 million - $300 million revenue, with some growing at 50-100% y/y, where he built high-performing teams and led companies through critical transitions to deliver meaningful growth and enterprise value, including a successful exit to private equity. Adam holds an MBA from Wharton.

Cramer Law Group

Amy

Cramer

acramer@cramer-law.com

312-924-0219

We handle it all — severance negotiations, discrimination claims, HR compliance, and litigation — fighting for the outcome you deserve, whether you're the employee or the employer.

Crothers Consulting

Isabelle

Brennan

isabelle@crothersconsulting.com

973-917-8400

At Crothers Consulting we specialize in elevating the competence and confidence of your team, ensuring your leaders and staff are positioned to drive growth and enable business success. We provide leadership development, coaching, facilitated training, and HR specialty services. We not only work on strategic design projects but can be available for hourly consults on critical situations to mentor newer HR managers and organizational leaders. Our focus is designing the right experience for your organization

DECO Accounting Services

Dawn

Hershik

dhershik@decoaccounting.com

DECO provides accounting services (bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivalbe, HR & payroll support, financial reporting, month-end close). If you don't have books set up we will do that too. We bring order to accounting chaos.

David Telisman Communications, LLC

David

Telisman

david@davidtelisman.com

224-645-2748

David Telisman Communications is a content marketing firm that helps businesses turn expertise into growth. Led by David Telisman, the company creates strategic content that drives visibility, credibility, and engagement, including thought leadership, blogs, email campaigns, LinkedIn content, proposals, and marketing messaging. In addition to content development, the company provides AI training and education, helping individuals and teams understand how to use tools like ChatGPT and other AI platforms to improve productivity, idea generation, and communication. With a strong focus on clear positioning and practical business outcomes, David Telisman Communications works as a strategic partner to help clients communicate their value, build stronger relationships, and generate new opportunities through consistent, high-quality content.

De Wit Immigration Law, P.A.

Jose

de Wit

hello@dewit.law

305-701-4093

De Wit Immigration Law is a boutique immigration firm that provides strategic, business-focused immigration solutions for companies and individuals. We combine deep legal expertise with a personalized, responsive approach to help our clients navigate complex U.S. immigration processes with confidence.

Epstein Nach Escobedo

Natasha

Perssico Escobedo

npescobedo@ene.llc

Epstein Nach Escobedo is a consulting firm specializing in business valuations, litigation consulting, expert testimony, and continuing professional education for accountants and auditors

Everactive Solutions

Michael

Peysakhovich

michael@everactive.net

847-226-2656

IT Service provider for small business. We handle all your IT needs and become the outsourced IT department to small businesses.

Fivefoottwo Marketing

Laura

Maiurano

Laura@fivefoottwomarketing.com

Marketing Services including Product and Brand positioning, Email Marketing, CRM Setup, Lead Management, Social and Paid Media and more! We build small teams with experience in your target audience. Get companies off the ground with a team - for less than the cost of a full time hire.

Fordham Capital Partners

Michael

Karras

mkarras@fordhamcapitalpartners.com

847-287-9000

Fordham Capital Partners structures financing solutions to satisfy specific client needs and unique business situations. At those times when financing is needed to facilitate growth, refinance existing debt, or fund an acquisition when conventional bank financing is unavailable, Fordham can help.

Foundation Recruiting and Consulting

Matthew

Haver

mhaver@foundrec.com

858-774-3294

Recruiter, Executive and Technical Search, for Business and Engineering positions at professional level to C-Suite, in the US and internationally (can stand up a nearshore or offshore recruiting model if needed). I have 20 years of recruiting experience and I've owned and run my boutique search firm for 13 years. https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewhaver/

Fractional People People

Elles

Skony

elles@fractionalpeoplepeople.com

Fractional People People (FPP) is a curated community of experienced fractional, advisory, and consulting HR leaders building modern, flexible businesses. Our members are seasoned operators who have led HR in-house and now partner with companies across stages - from early startup to scale - in part-time, project-based, and strategic advisory capacities. Through FPP's Talent Matching services, we connect companies directly to qualified fractional CHROs, HR consultants, and people advisors who can step in quickly and drive real impact. Whether you need interim leadership, embedded fractional support, or specialized expertise, we match you with proven HR builders who don’t just give advice but also know how to execute.

Froum Law Group, LLC

Theodore

Froum

tfroum@froumlaw.com

847-228-0034

Trust & estate legal work (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, estate/trust administration, fiduciary advisory work, etc.)

Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP

Selena

Kim

Selena.Kim@gowlingwlg.com

416-862-4681

We provide full business law services in Canada to assist startups, including corporate, regulatory, employment, tax, and intellectual property.

HKM Associates

Jeff

Weiner

hkmassoc@gmail.com

516-316-1255

We perform MRIs and CAT scans on insurance policies. We show companies what they don't know, they don't know. Typically work with companies of 2 to 200 employees. We are licensed in 42 states across the US and starting out 45th year in the business. We customize benefits around the doctors which people go to. The areas of insurance in which we work are medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and long-term care. We run employee meetings and give each employee our business cell number. We work with the top PEO broker in the country to shop PEOs and obtain the best prices.

Hall Benefits Law

David

Hall

dhall@hallbenefitslaw.com

470-571-1007

Hall Benefits Law (HBL) is a boutique ERISA, employee benefits, and executive compensation law firm founded in 2013 by Anne Tyler Hall. HBL advises employers nationwide through a nimble, partner-driven model and is recognized as the fastest-growing ERISA boutique firm from 2018-2025 and an Inc. 5000 company. With 150+ years of combined experience, HBL has helped clients avoid $410M+ in penalties since 2018, secure major cost savings, and reduce fiduciary risk through proactive compliance, health and welfare plan counsel, retirement plan support, executive compensation guidance, audits, investigations, M&A benefits work, and TPA/PBM negotiation solutions that help align benefit strategies with business goals. HBL serves clients ranging from startups and SMBs to Fortune 500 global organizations.

Ionin Law

Jaclyn

Ionin

jaclyn@ioninlaw.com

Trademark Law (Clearance Searches, Applications, Disputes - C&D's, Oppositions, Cancellations, Enforcement, Strategic Guidance in Name Selection and Availability)

JDT Advisors

Justin

TRUE

jt@justintrue.com

434-906-0898

Fractional CMO & AI Advisor - We help B2B companies get clear on marketing and drive AI adoption inside the business.

KLA Productions

Kelly Lynn

Adams

info@kellylynnadams.com

Customized 1:1 & Group Business, Branding & Thought Leadership Advisory, Consulting & Life Coaching, VIP In-Person Days, Immersions, Brunches & Dinners, Workshops, Seminars. & Speaking Engagements (working with startups, executives, founders, public figures, athletes, investors & high networth individuals

KapKore

Josh

Partnerships

partner@kapkore.com

786-505-0830

KapKore is a working capital platform built for essential service businesses — the operators who keep local economies running but often outgrow traditional bank timelines. We collaborate with trusted referral partners and engage directly with business owners to provide structured, transparent funding designed for growth — not survival.

Kerosene

Marc

Halpin

marc@kerosene.vc

Kerosene connects high-quality, early-stage founders with aligned venture investors. Focus: B2B, Software, $250K ARR (min.) - Seed to Series A ($2M -$10M checks)

Lantern Partners

Tim

Donohue

tdonohue@lanternpartners.com

We provide retained executive search services, specializing in recruiting C-suite and senior leadership for high-growth, investor-backed companies.

Lesley A. Wallerstein, LLC Patent Trademark and Copyright Law

Lesley

Wallerstein

law@wallerstein-ip.com

847-912-3553

WBENC-Certified Patent Trademark and Copyright attorney is a graduate of MIT and a former US Patent Examiner. Patent, Trademark and Copyright Applications, Enforcement, Maintenance, Licensing Agreements.

Let's Make It Rain

Mark

Phinick

mark@letsmakeitrain.net

I coach B2B founders on converting customer interest and pipeline into revenue, to extend runway and accelerate liquidity.

MIKESELL DIGITAL CONSULTING, LLC

Elaine

Mikesell

elaine.mikesell@wsimikeselldigital.com

773-703-8846

Mikesell Digital Consulting helps businesses grow through digital marketing and AI enablement—including brand and marketing strategy, high-performance website design, SEO/local SEO, lead generation, content and social media marketing, email/marketing automation, AI consulting, and practical AI training for teams.

MLO, a professional corporation

Nicole

Oden

nicole@mlo-ip.com

858-481-1883

MLO supports clients across all facets of intellectual property - including trademarks, patents, copyrights, and IP due diligence - providing holistic protection under one roof.

Marketing Mana LLC

Alexis

Rago

alexis@marketingmanallc.com

331-201-2524

I help established business owners leading teams of up to 20, clarify the problem they solve, who it’s for, and what makes them meaningfully different. When that’s clear, their introductions and referrals get easier, their messaging tightens, and their next steps get simple and focused, without piling on more tactics.

Martin Financial Resources LLC

Arlene

Martin

arlene@martinfinancialresources.com

262-909-7899

We empower Businesses with Smart Financial Solutions By providing customized funding strategies and expert consulting we help small-to-medium sized businesses grow with confidence. We accomplish this by: Advocating for business owners Building quality relationships that drive success Shepherding business owners through the processes with integrity. Core Solutions: Capital Access & Funding Strategies Financial Consulting & Growth Support Strategic Resource Networks

McEntee Law Group

Ray

McEntee

info@mcenteelaw.com

773-828-9544

Immigration law services

Meadowbrook Recruiting

Jennie

Cohen

jennie@meadowbrookrecruiting.com

312-543-5364

Boutique Executive Recruiting specializing in consultative approach in matching top-tier talent with the right opportunities. With expertise spanning Finance, Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, and HR, we consistently deliver exceptional talent to meet clients' unique needs.

Mika Mooney Law, PLLC

Mika

Mooney

mika@mikamooneylaw.com

516-206-2018

My practice centers on trademark and copyright strategy—guiding clients through clearance, registration, and long-term brand protection.

Miller Berger, LLC

Adam

Berger

adam@millerberger.com

312-283-4563

Client-centered approach to conflict management and litigation strategies. In short, your legal first responders.

Next Step Advisory

Debbie

Rabishaw

debbie@nextstepadvisory.us

847-527-9277

Next Step Advisory provides fractional HR leadership and hands on HR operations support to early and growth stage companies. We build compliant HR infrastructure, including handbooks, policies, onboarding processes, performance management systems, and scalable people practices. We advise founders and leadership teams on talent strategy, employee relations, and organizational structure to support sustainable growth and reduce risk during transactions or rapid expansion.

Nicole Pearl PR

Nicole

Pearl Kaplan

nicole@nicolepearl.com

PR & Visibility support for lifestyle service- and product-based businesses (beauty, style, wellness, interior design, travel, etc.)

Organic MIndset Agency

Kenny

Perry

kenny@organic-mindset.com

302-204-0226

Organic Mindset Agency helps startups and growth-focused companies build brands designed to scale. We specialize in AI-powered websites, investor-ready pitch decks, strategic branding, and digital marketing systems that turn attention into revenue. Our team focuses on building high-converting digital ecosystems that combine design, SEO/AEO, automation, and AI-powered tools to help businesses attract customers, establish credibility, and accelerate growth. We regularly collaborate with founders, advisors, and startup service providers who are looking to position their companies more effectively in competitive markets.

PBG Financial Services, PLLC

Adam

Harris

aharris@pbgltd.com

847-770-6570

Every business is unique, with individual goals that need individual attention. PBG is a mid-size certified public accounting firm delivering professional services with a tailored approach that is aligned with your specific needs.

Power To Pitch

Kat

Weaver

kat@powertopitch.com

Power To Pitch helps founders pitch and secure funding through grants, angels, VC, and family offices.

Reeder CPA Group

Michael

Reeder

michael@reedercpagroup.com

847-241-5800

Reeder CPA Group is a national, remote CPA and advisory firm focused on entrepreneurs, franchisees, and growing small business owners. We take a proactive, year-round approach to tax strategy, align entity structure and funding decisions with long-term goals, and provide transaction and M&A advisory support at the CPA and financial diligence level to help clients navigate acquisitions, exits, and ownership transitions with clarity.

Remain Relevant

Kara

Kavensky

kara@karakavensky.com

Remain Relevant is a compehensive marketing and communications masterclass on all the things for creating a solid foundation for growth.

Revenue Growth Advisors

Michelle

Hsiao

michelleh@therevgrowthadvisors.com

Revenue Growth Advisors supports product businesses in driving profitable growth. We help our clients "get it made" by facilitating manufacturing and sourcing; "make money on it," conducting competitive analysis, developing pricing strategies and delivering more net profit; and "get it on the shelves" by guiding them in expanding wholesale into retail stores. RGA is unique in that we serve in a deep Fractional COO capacity as well as on consulting projects for a more focused scope. We serve pre-revenue start-ups in launching their product brands as well as established brands. Our clients are in jewelry, apparel, wholesale food, toys, home goods and more.

Rimon PC

Carl

Sherer

carl.sherer@rimonlaw.com

973-883-9181

I am a U.S.–Israel M&A, Securities and Corporate Attorney, High Level Counsel for Cross‑Border Investments and Transactions. Rimon is a full service law firm.

Roeztel & Andress

Ericka

Adler

EAdler@ralaw.com

312-520-6023

We are a full-service health care group meeting the legal needs of physicians, dentists and other healthcare professionals. Services include practice start-ups, concierge medicine, med spas, MSO/DSOs , surgery centers, and other health care businesses. We handle contracts, buy-ins and redemptions, regulatory guidance (Stark/Anti-Kickback/HIPAA), reputation/disparagement issues, joint ventures and buy-sell transactions (private and PE), payor audits, DEA and license issues (IDFPR) and other day to day healthcare issues. Our goal is to be a one-stop shop for healthcare clients! Our group has been together for over 30 years and continues to bring health law expertise to the solo practitioner as well as hospital-based groups, large independent practices and other types of health care businesses nationally.

Rosenthal IP Law

Larry

Rosenthal

larry@rosenthal.law

908-666-4663

Trademark and Patent services for brand and product protection.

Rozovics Group

Jeffery

Rozovics

jeff@rozcpa.com

We provide tax, accounting, and integrated advisory services for growing businesses and their owners. Our firm combines CPA services with proactive planning and ongoing advisory support to help clients navigate financial complexity, improve operations, and make confident decisions as their businesses grow. We focus on long‑term relationships and practical guidance that aligns tax, accounting, and wealth considerations with each client’s goals.

SJ Rose LLC

Susie

Newman

susanellennewman@gmail.com

847-212-1797

We provide tailored bookkeeping solutions designed to help your business thrive. From weekly to monthly transaction monitoring to QuickBooks setup and clean-up, we've got you covered. Your personal bookkeeper handles everything from account reconciliation and expense tracking to vendor management and financial reporting, allowing you to focus on growing your business. Whether you're a small business owner seeking organized financial records or an entrepreneur needing ongoing bookkeeping support, we provide the clarity and structure your business needs to succeed. Let us transform your financial management from a source of stress into a foundation for growth.

Saper Law

Daliah

Saper

ds@saperlaw.com

312-527-4100

Saper Law is known for its expertise in handling business contract negotiations, drafting complex software, domain name, trademark, and copyright licensing agreements, drafting sweepstakes and contest rules, organizing new LLCs or Corporations, and generally serving as outside “inside” counsel to many creative individuals and innovative business organizations. Saper’s litigation practice is equally famous for tackling novel internet, social media, and cyberlaw cases as well as traditional cases involving breach of contract, trade secret misappropriation, defamation, trademarks, copyrights, right of publicity, and privacy.

SeekUp Strategies

Jim

jim@seekupstrategies.com

Business Development, Talent Acquisition, Fund Raising and Brokering Acquisitions.

ShinePR, Benefit LLC

Martha

Holler

martha@shinepr.com

Shine is a brand strategy consultancy that helps organizations evolve to reposition, reintroduce, and refocus. We work with leadership teams navigating growth, transformation, or strategic reset to define what they truly stand for. Through structured workshops and strategic discovery, we uncover key differentiators, clarify messaging, and build a cohesive brand narrative. Our work transforms confusion into clarity, and clarity into competitive advantage. With Fortune 500 experience and boutique intimacy, we help organizations align internally and differentiate externally so they don’t just market what they do, they articulate why it matters.

Sikich

Ashley

Kegan

ashley.kegan@sikich.com

262-327-0951

A team-based approach to outsourcing your accounting/finance tasks that scales from start-up to exit.

Skeens Entreprises

Bill

Skeens

williamjskeens@gmail.com

847-651-7001

Former Founder/CEO of Prairie City Bakery. Mentor, Coach, Speaker and Advocate for Entrepreneurs.

Solve For (X)

Stuart

Bernstein

info@solveforxconsulting.com

Solve For (X) gives founders the clarity, systems, and financial discipline to scale with confidence. We help teams raise capital, make sharper decisions, and build back offices that finally run the way they should.

SomerCor

Elisabeth

Williams

ewilliams@somercor.com

We provide below market, fixed rate financing for businesses purchasing real estate and grants for businesses located within the City of Chicago.

Supporting Strategies

George

Stephen

gstephen@supportingstrategies.com

Outsourced CFO and accounting solutions to venture / PE backed and founder owned businesses. Our highly skilled professionals use tailored technology solutions and proven processes to efficiently deliver a full suite of scalable services, including financial reporting and analysis, day-to-day transactional accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll administration.

TSL Partners Inc.

Tina

Liu

tina@tslpartner.com

TSL Partners helps startups turn messy financial data into clear, decision-ready insight. We provide startup-focused bookkeeping, financial reporting, and KPI dashboards through a simple monthly flat-fee model. Our team understands the speed and complexity of the startup environment, helping founders build financial systems that support rapid growth. Instead of just recording transactions, we focus on giving leadership teams clarity around their numbers. Our services include reliable bookkeeping, monthly financial reporting, KPI dashboards, and custom reporting tailored to the metrics that matter most to your business. With strong technical accounting expertise and deep startup experience, TSL Partners helps companies build financial infrastructure that grows with them. Founders gain consistent visibility into performance, trends, and key metrics so they can make smarter decisions with confidence. If you're a startup that needs dependable financial reporting and actionable insights, not just bookkeeping, TSL Partners provides the financial foundation that supports growth.

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Ivan

Golden

igolden@taftlaw.com

312-840-4488

Ivan works with startups and founders to create smart tax strategies, helping businesses grow with confidence and avoid costly surprises. He also helps businesses and their owners resolve federal and state tax disputes, offering practical solutions when complex tax issues come up.

Tandem

Lindsay

Levin

lindsay@thetandem.co

Executive coaching services for entrepreneurs/ceos and management teams.

Tenant Advisory Group

Bill

Himmelstein

bill@tagcommercialbroker.com

312-775-4040

Tenant Advisory Group is a Chicago-based commercial real estate brokerage dedicated to getting each of our clients the best possible commercial real estate deal. We can support our clients with buying, selling or leasing office, warehouse, industrial or medical space anywhere in the country.

The Cap Table Guy

Bob

Gillespie

bob@thecaptableguy.com

773-844-2329

Cap Table Expert is a specialized advisory practice focused exclusively on cap table strategy, modeling, and equity structuring for startups and growth-stage companies. Working directly with founders, executives, and investors to ensure capitalization tables are accurate, strategically structured, and investor-ready. Delivers hands-on cap table modeling and advisory support to help clients understand how equity decisions today affect ownership, dilution, and outcomes in future financing rounds or exits.

The Gervin Frazier Law Firm, LLC

Delia

Frazier

delia@dgfrazierlaw.com

404-445-3446

I provide trademark law services in the areas of trademark clearance, registration, maintenance, dispute resolution, trademark due diligence, and intellectual property agreements.

The Law Office of Nicole M. Soltanzadeh PLLC

Nicole

Soltanzadeh

nicole@soltanzadehlaw.com

773-917-4466

We help individuals and business owners put together estate plans so that if they lost capacity or passed away, their wishes would be honored and their assets could avoid passing through probate or trigging unnecessary tax exposure.

The Lucky Agency

Gretchen

Mall

gretchen@theluckyagency.com

The Lucky Agency runs an unconventional playbook: instead of chasing the 5% ready to buy now, we build systems that turn the other 95% into a compounding revenue engine. Services include contact intelligence, multi-touch outreach sequences, demand generation, and fractional CMO support.

TrueU

Amber

Fields

amber.fields@trueu.com

317-682-1880

trueU provides companies with robust HR support that strengthens people operations, enhances compliance, and builds a consistent, values-aligned employee experience. We partner to elevate HR maturity through proven systems for onboarding, performance management, manager readiness, and employee engagement. Alongside our culture and leadership development offerings, our HR services equip firms with practical tools, scalable processes, and expert guidance to reduce turnover, improve communication, and ensure teams are supported at every stage of the employee lifecycle. With trueU, companies gain a strategic HR foundation that drives healthier culture, stronger talent pipelines, and greater overall organizational effectiveness.

Twist

Danny

Schuman

danny@twistyourthinking.com

847-691-4582

We are brand storytellers. Twist helps companies tell their brand story clearly and consistently in a way that helps them stand apart from competitors. Regardless of how big or small, their budget or their marketing acumen, Twist helps them develop successful brand strategy, focus their message, and bring that message to life with great marketing ideas and execution. We help them go from parity to clarity.

Warady & Davis

Leslie

Flinn

info@waradydavis.com

847-267-9600

Warady & Davis LLP is a top 25 Chicago CPA firm, Great Lakes Regional Leader and Top 200 public accounting firm nationally (Source: Crains Chicago Business, Accounting Today and AICPA G400.) Serving clientele in multiple industries, Warady & Davis is a full service, mid-size audit, accounting, tax and consulting firm providing solutions to privately-held businesses, owners, individuals and their families. Specialized areas include real estate, construction, manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, transportation, healthcare, not-for-profit, employee benefit plan audit, business valuation, start-up businesses and more.

Webb Insurance Group

Chris

Webb

chriswebb@insurancebywebb.com

312-208-1096

All areas of insurance for SMB's and executives

Wentworth Sales Consulting powered by Sales Xceleration

Chris

Murphy

cmurphy@salesxceleration.com

617 513-9210

I provide sales consulting help for early stage companies. This can consist of simple sales coaching for an hour or two per week, to full build-out of your sales infrastructure (processes, tools, sales team), to complete fractional sales management where I take over the management of your sales team on an outsourced basis, often to free-up the founder to get back to focusing on the rest of their CEO duties. I also provide full sales training, sales management training, and sales recruiting as-needed.

Whole Brain Consulting

William

Madden

jadon@whole-brain-consulting.com

Whole Brain Consulting provides hands-on operational support for food, beverage, and CPG startups. We specialize in co-manufacturer sourcing, contract negotiations, supply chain development, QA/QC systems, regulatory readiness, production scale-up, logistics execution, and continuous improvement. Our team partners with founders to build scalable, efficient operations and to transition brands from early-stage development to retail-ready success.