July 20 – 24, 2026 · Chicago Tech Week

Rho on the RhoadChicago Tech Week 2026

CHICAGO
41.88° N87.63° WChicago, IL

Founded in 2018 by Everett Cook, Rho is a modern business banking platform on a mission to make finance frictionless for organizations. Trusted by companies like Glimpse, Integral, Perplexity, and thousands of other startups, Rho brings commercial banking, corporate cards, treasury, expense management, and bill pay automation into one integrated platform — so founders can focus on building, not banking.

This week, we're deepening Rho's presence across Chicago during Tech Week 2026 — building VC partnerships and connecting early and growth-stage founders with a relationship-driven banking experience that scales with them.

D Drive CapitalD Density Collective x Superior StudiosL Long Jump Capital5 53 StationsS Supply Change
/ 001 · Why Rho
The banking platform built for ambitious founders
One platform to manage end-to-end startup finances. Open accounts in minutes, earn yield on idle cash, and manage cards, bills, and expenses — all in one place.
$0
ACH, wire, and platform fees
$75M
FDIC insurance coverage
1.5–2%
Cashback on Rho cards
Up to 4.0%
Treasury yield on idle cash
/ 002 · This Week
Chicago Event Schedule
Join us for dinners, conversations, and connections with the investors and founders shaping Chicago's startup ecosystem.
Monday, July 20Arrival

Welcome to Chicago

NoteTouching down — Chicago Tech Week kicks off this week.
Tuesday, July 21Founder Dinner

Rho × Gustavo Casas

LocationChicago, IL (venue TBD)
TimeEvening
HostsHosted by Gustavo Casas & Dylan Johnson + Cristian Raygoza (Rho) · 15 exited founders on their second venture
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Wednesday, July 22Founder Dinner

Rho × Density Collective x Superior Studios

LocationChicago, IL (venue TBD)
TimeEvening
HostsHosted by Danny Goodman (Density Collective) & Dylan Johnson + Cristian Raygoza (Rho) · 15 portfolio founders
Linkrho.co/partner/superior-studios
RSVPRSVP here
Thursday, July 23VIP Dinner

Rho × Drive Capital

LocationChicago, IL (venue TBD)
TimeEvening
HostsHosted by Landon Campbell (Drive Capital) & Dylan Johnson + Cristian Raygoza (Rho) · 25 founders & investors — VIP dinner ahead of the 300-person Chicago Tech Week event
Linkrho.co/partner/drive-capital
RSVPRSVP here
Friday, July 24Departure

Heading Home

NoteSafe travels — until next time, Chicago.
Chicago Tech Week · 2026
41.88° N · 87.63° WChicago · Illinois
/ 003 · People
Who You Should Know
Connect with the people making this week happen.
DJ
Dylan Johnson
Startup Banking · Rho
LinkedIn ↗
CR
Cristian Raygoza
VC Partnerships Lead · Rho
LinkedIn ↗
LC
Landon Campbell
Drive Capital
LinkedIn ↗
DG
Danny Goodman
Density Collective
LinkedIn ↗
TH
Tina Hrabak
Long Jump Capital
LinkedIn ↗
GC
Gustavo Casas
Founder & Ecosystem Builder
LinkedIn ↗
/ 004 · Platform
Everything founders need in one place
Cultivate a culture of frugality and focus. Extend your runway, keep spend controlled, and automate finance busywork.
01
Checking & Savings
Fee-free payments, accept investor checks, and manage cash — all in one place.
02
Corporate Cards
Startup-friendly underwriting, up to 1.5–2% cashback, and automated spend controls.
03
Treasury
Earn up to 4.0% on idle cash with U.S. Treasury Bills, Morgan Stanley MULSX, or Vanguard VFSTX.
04
Bill Pay
Pay hundreds of vendors in minutes with zero platform fees.
05
Expense Management
Eliminate expense reports. Automate receipt capture and policy enforcement.
06
Accounting Integrations
Connect to QuickBooks and NetSuite. Close the books faster.
/ 005 · Resources
Helpful Partner Links
Exclusive welcome offers for Chicago-area founders and portfolio companies making the switch to Rho.
Rho × Drive CapitalView Offer ↗Rho × Density Collective x Superior StudiosView Offer ↗Rho × Long Jump CapitalView Offer ↗Rho × 53 StationsView Offer ↗Rho × Supply ChangeView Offer ↗

Ready to bank with Rho?

Open your account in minutes. No fees, no friction — just a better way to manage your startup's finances.

Open an Account →Rho for Startups
Want to learn more?
Chat with Dylan or Cristian about how Rho can work for your startup.
Get in touch →

Hosted by Rho

Rho is a fintech company, not a bank. Checking and card services are provided by Webster Bank, N.A., member FDIC; savings account services are provided by American Deposit Management Co. and its partner banks. For full terms, rates, and pricing, visit rho.co.

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