
Quick update. I think I found the space for GAIDE™ Chicago.
River North, Chicago. 1,400 square feet. 16 desks for VIP Builder tables. Up to 60 theatre-style seats. 75″ screen for presentations. The space checks every box on the list.
I’m walking it in person on Friday April 10. Full Build Journal on YouTube after that.
When I started looking for a venue, I had a very specific set of requirements. This is not a conference. This is not a hackathon. This is an in-person showcase — closer to a product Hunt moment than a pitch competition. The space needed to feel like that.
This space has all of it.
I’m doing an in-person walkthrough on April 10. If it looks as good in person as it does on paper, we move to confirming the date. No deposit is required to hold the space — payment is due 24 to 48 hours before the event.
May 22 for VIP Builders. May 23 for the full showcase. That timeline holds.
I documented the whole conversation and decision process on YouTube. Watch Build Journal 07 here: youtube.com/@GAIDEChicago
If you are a builder and you want to be in that room on May 23 — request your invitation now.
A ZITNALTA™ Labs Experiment
Dates: Preview Event
May 22-23, 2026
Location: River North
Chicago, Illinois USA
Experience Tiers:
VIP Builder: $499
Builder: $199
GA Support: $99

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