March 28-29 | Chicago
Forge is the Midwest's largest student-run startup weekend! Connect with VCs, entrepreneurs, and top student startups, pitch for prizes, attend workshops, and refine your ideas!
InstaEnglish is your personal English-speaking coach in your pocket. We help English learners reach conversational fluency in just 10 months — no fluff, just smart cramming. Since launching in Japan in 2024, we've broken into the top 50 educational apps on the Apple App Store. Powered by a multilingual team fluent in 7 languages, we're now gearing up for global expansion to capture a share of the $340B language learning market.
Bowling analytics is broken—less than 5% of alleys have tracking systems. LaneTrax removes this barrier by turning any phone into a tracking device so every bowler can analyze, improve, and dominate.
VeriGuard is an AI-powered platform that helps media and PR teams detect deepfakes in real time—protecting brands from misinformation, fraud, and reputational harm.