Our Programs
Bunker Labs Chicago offers:
- Monthly Bunker Brews Networking events
- Entrepreneurial Program for Innovation and Collaboration (EPIC)
- Bunker In a Box – on-demand, competitive entrepreneurial learning network
- CEO Circle
- and our annual conference: The Muster
Tuesday nights — Bunker Labs hosts EPIC, the entrepreneurial program for innovation and collaboration. EPIC is a 12-week program that provides an intense educational environment for development of start ups. EPIC focuses on the development of the entrepreneur as well as their venture. Participants are also put to the test nightly in front of potential investors via live pitch simulation.
Our Chicago location is currently accepting applications for EPIC.
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Bunker Labs Chicago
Contact Information
Executive Director
Justin Walker
justin.walker@bunkerlabs.org
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Our Leadership
Todd Connor is the CEO of The Bunker, and Co-Founder of Flank 5 Academy. A Navy veteran who served during Operation Iraqi Freedom aboard the USS BUNKER HILL (CG-52), Todd has held senior leadership roles in the public and private sector. He holds a BA from Northwestern University and an MBA from the University of Chicago.
A recognized leader and innovator with 12 years of extensive Naval Special Operations management. An inspirational and focused individual acknowledged for project management, curriculum development and exceptionally strong strategic planning.
Becca Keaty is a 20-year retired veteran of the Army National Guard with extensive experience in corporate and non-profit strategic partnerships and development. Prior to joining the Bunker, she worked with the Tribune Media Group and co-founded the literacy social enterprise, Open Books. She holds a BA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
William Crane attended DePaul University after serving in the US Air Force. As a Junior at DePaul, William designed, developed and launched a financially integrated social crowdfunding application with his brother Tom (USMC). William has strengths in technical knowledge, creativity, and disruptive and innovative thinking.
Devin Sizer is an alumna of the Northwestern University Public Interest Fellowship Program with experience in non-profit management, stakeholder engagement, fundraising and research. Prior to joining the Bunker, she worked for the Military Academy High School network at Chicago Public Schools. She holds a BA from Northwestern University and an MA from Queen’s University Belfast.