The community
Stay in the orbit of the Lab.
Come for questions, learning, evidence, and human connection—not generic networking.
Core experiences
Four ways to stay close to the work.
Each format creates space for sharper questions, honest reflection, and practical learning.
Analog Room
Working conversations where founders and ecosystem leaders question assumptions and leave with sharper perspective.
Signal Table
Small, curated gatherings around important questions, relationships, and emerging signals.
Humans in the Loop
Conversations about AI, entrepreneurship, markets, and the role of human judgment.
Founder Reset
A deeper invitation-based experience for founders who need space to reassess, reconnect, and decide what comes next.
Upcoming
Upcoming + recent events.
See what is happening, who it is for, and how to join the room.
Upcoming · RIL Community Event · Invitation only
Analog Room: Conversation to Creation
Monday, September 21, 2026 · 7:00–9:00 PM CT
SoHo House Chicago · 113 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607
Bring a real problem, leave with a working prototype. A hands-on session exploring how AI-powered tools are changing the way products are built. Hosted by Lisandra Martinez. No coding experience required — just curiosity, a laptop, and something you want to build. Capacity is limited and on an invitation-only basis.
Recent · TechChicago Week · Special edition
Analog Room: Ecosystem Builders in the Loop
Monday, July 20, 2026 · 7:00–9:00 PM CT
SoHo House Chicago
A special TechChicago Week edition of Analog Room. Designed to move beyond the usual panel format, it brings ecosystem leaders into the conversation itself — curated rotation, thoughtful questions, and structured dialogue. Off-the-record. No pitches.
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