Chicago Techies Podcast

Chicago Techies Podcast

By Cecilia Benitez

Highlighting Chicago Techies. Our hope is that people can identify with these stories & experiences, and find themselves a little less alone. #ChicagoTechiesPod
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06/18/26

Episode 59 - Isabella Zhang - Co-Founder & CEO of KNOWN

In this episode of Chicago Techies Podcast, I sat down with Isabella Zhang, founder & CEO of KNOWN, to talk about how she’s building technology to help women better understand their hormonal health. We explored Bella’s journey as a founder and discus… Read more

05/28/26

Episode 58 - Christine Devane - Co-Founder & CEO of Club Money

In this episode of Chicago Techies Podcast, I sat down with Christine Devane, Co-Founder and CEO of Club Money, to talk about how she’s rethinking financial advice for a new generation. We got into Christine’s own path into fintech, she walked us thr… Read more

04/30/26

Episode 57 - Maria Huertas - Founder of MLToons

We’re kicking off Season 5 of the Chicago Techies Podcast with Maria Huertas, founder of MLToons—and this one’s a fun one. Maria is building at the intersection of music, storytelling, and language learning, helping kids pick up Spanish and English i… Read more

12/04/25

Episode 56 - Sam Burke - Founder of Hale

In this season, we're focusing on Chicago founders who are building right here in the city. I'm your host, Cecilia Benitez, and together we'll hear the stories behind the startups, explore the real challenges of building in Chicago, and uncover what … Read more

10/16/25

Episode 55 - Malvina De Salvo - Founder & CEO of Plateful

In this season, we're focusing on Chicago founders who are building right here in the city. I'm your host, Cecilia Benitez, and together we'll hear the stories behind the startups, explore the real challenges of building in Chicago, and uncover what … Read more

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