On Thursday, November 6, we had the joy of joining Salesforce’s BOLDforce Chicago for their Inaugural Friendsgiving Fundraiser—an evening that reminded us just how powerful community can be when it comes together with purpose, heart, and shared vision.
On November 20th, the i.c.stars community came together at mHUB for one of our most energizing gatherings of the year—TechBash 2025.
When Caleb first walked through the doors of i.c.stars Kansas City as a member of Cycle 03, he arrived quietly—curious, observant, and clearly full of untapped potential. Like many i.c.stars interns, he was eager to learn but still finding his voice.
Milwaukee Has Its First ‘Innovation District’
At Wintrust Financial Corporation, Senior Vice President Miko leads with distinction in the Information Technology group based in Rosemont, Illinois. Yet his impact extends far beyond the office.
iOpener 2025 was more than an event — it was a testament to what's possible when community, industry, and innovation converge.
iOpener 2025 was more than an event — it was a testament to what's possible when community, industry, and innovation converge.
i.c.stars Kansas City, in collaboration with the Center for Practical Bioethics, has been awarded a Capacity Building grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to develop a new learning pathway focused on ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI). Managed Solutions at Equinix.
Picklepalooza 2025 brought together 106 players, 70 new attendees, and 11 sponsors for a day of pickleball, purpose, and community.
SIM Chicago's Annual Golf Outing brought together tech leaders under perfect summer skies, raising over $8,400 for i.c.stars Chicago. From mulligans to memorable moments, every swing helped create opportunities for the next generation of tech talent in our city.
