Monthly membership
Pro+ monthly
$149 / month
Join without a Founding 50 position and keep your membership month to month.
- City Connector role and focused Connector hub
- Connector profile, articles, resources, and referral tools
- Pro+ monthly billing
FinTechful Chicago City Connectors
Some People Don’t Just Know the City.They Connect It.
City Connectors are the trusted relationship-builders who bring people, businesses, opportunities, and communities together across Chicago.
They recognize who should meet. They open doors, create momentum, and help valuable relationships begin. FinTechful is building a select network of these connectors for the FinTechful Chicago network.
Select Pro+ monthly or a Founding 50 annual position to enroll.
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Choose how you want to participate.
Both options establish your City Connector role in Chicago. There is no free Connector tier.
Annual Founder membership
Founding 50
$500–$1,000 / year
Choose the current available Founder tier and secure a permanent numbered position in Chicago.
- City Connector role plus Pro+ access
- A permanent Founding 50 position
- Your available tier and exact annual price are confirmed at checkout
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More Than Networking
Connecting Is Not Something You Do.It’s How You Move Through the World.
City Connectors are not traditional sales representatives, recruiters, or transactional networkers.
They are the people others call when they need the right introduction. They understand the city’s communities, industries, personalities, and centers of influence.
Their value is not measured by the size of a contact list. It is measured by trust—and by their instinct for creating relationships that matter.
Natural Introducers
You are constantly thinking, “These two people should know each other.”
Cross-Network Reach
You move naturally across business, finance, real estate, wellness, civic, creative, and community circles.
Trusted Judgment
People value your introductions because you protect the trust behind every recommendation.
Local Intelligence
You know who is building, who is emerging, and where meaningful activity is happening across the city.
Opportunity Catalysts
You help conversations begin that lead to partnerships, clients, resources, and new opportunities.
Community Builders
You believe stronger local relationships create more opportunity for everyone.
The Role
What a City Connector Does in Chicago
City Connectors identify and introduce respected local professionals who belong in the FinTechful network.
01
STEP 01
Identify
Recognize respected professionals, business owners, and local leaders who would strengthen the FinTechful city network.
02
STEP 02
Introduce
Make thoughtful introductions to people who are genuinely aligned—not mass outreach or transactional promotion.
03
STEP 03
Activate
Help three qualified professionals become active paid annual City Founders in the same city.
Three verified Founder introductions earn a permanent Founding 100 position.
After three introduced professionals become active paid annual City Founders in the same city, the Connector earns permanent chronological recognition in that city’s Founding 50.
Permanent Recognition
A Lasting Place in Chicago’s Founding Story
Qualified City Connectors earn a permanent numbered position in their city’s Founding 50.
The position reflects the moment their contribution helped move the local network forward. Numbering is chronological and remains part of the city’s record.
Connector Qualification
3
Verified Annual Founder Introductions
1 Permanent Position
in the city’s Founding 50
No Founder purchase is required for the Connector to qualify.
A Connector who later purchases Founder membership keeps the original position.
Permanent numbers are never reassigned or duplicated.
Who We’re Looking For
There Is No Single Title for a Connector
They may be community builders, advisors, event hosts, association leaders, business development professionals, chamber participants, real estate leaders, coaches, media figures, nonprofit leaders, investors, or simply exceptionally connected people whose reputation crosses industries.
What matters is not the title. It is the trust, reach, judgment, and genuine desire to connect good people.
Built for People Who Bring Others Together.
City Connectors are trusted relationship-builders who make thoughtful introductions and help the local network grow.
If that describes you, choose the membership path that fits. Pro+ monthly establishes your Connector role, while an available Founding 50 tier adds a permanent numbered position.
Common Questions
City Connector FAQ
Is this an affiliate program?+
No. City Connectors are selected local relationship-builders who make thoughtful introductions into the FinTechful network. The initiative is centered on trust, influence, and community development—not mass promotion.
Is the City Connector initiative invitation only?+
No. Choose Pro+ monthly or an available Founding 50 annual tier to enroll as a City Connector. There is no free Connector tier.
How does a Connector qualify for the Founding 50?+
An approved City Connector earns a permanent numbered position after three verified introductions become active paid annual City Founders in the same city.
Does a Connector need to buy a Founder membership?+
No. A Connector earns recognition through three verified annual Founder introductions. A Connector may later purchase a Founder membership, but their original numbered position remains unchanged and no duplicate position is created.
What happens if an introduced Founder later leaves?+
Founding 50 numbering is permanent and chronological. A previously earned position is not reassigned or reused.
Are You One of the People Who Connects Chicago?
Tell us about the communities you move through, the kinds of people you connect, and why the FinTechful Chicago network resonates with you.