Description

Align Your Brand with the Sovereign Builder Movement

100 invitation-only builders. No VCs. 100% ownership. Direct-to-customer models.

These are the developers, creators, and entrepreneurs who will define the next era of software. Your brand can be associated with this movement from day one.

PRESENTING SPONSOR — $5,000

[1 Available]

You Own the Narrative

As the Presenting Sponsor, GAIDE™ Chicago is presented BY your brand. Your company is woven into the event story.

What You Get:

• ✓ “Presented by [Your Brand]” on all materials
• ✓ Logo on website, event signage, badges, and all printed materials
• ✓ 5 minutes of stage time during lunch (product demo or company message)
• ✓ Demo table in prime location
• ✓ 2 comped attendee slots (any tier: VIP Builder, Builder, or GA)
• ✓ First Place prize naming rights: “First Place – Presented by [Your Brand]”
• ✓ Post-event video highlights featuring your brand
• ✓ Promotion across all GAIDE social channels (TikTok, X, YouTube, Reddit)
• ✓ VIP reception access (May 22, 6-8 PM)

Why This Matters:

Your brand becomes synonymous with Quantum Customer Value. When people talk about GAIDE Chicago, they talk about you.

Perfect For:

Developer tools, SaaS platforms, API services, infrastructure companies targeting indie builders.

GOLD SPONSOR — $2,500

[2 Available]

Premium Visibility Without Presenting

You’re prominently featured throughout the event without owning the entire narrative.

What You Get:

• ✓ Logo on website, event signage, and all printed materials
• ✓ Demo table for product showcase
• ✓ 2 comped attendee slots (any tier)
• ✓ Second Place prize naming rights: “Second Place – Sponsored by [Your Brand]”
• ✓ Social media promotion (featured posts on all GAIDE channels)
• ✓ VIP reception access (May 22, 6-8 PM)

Why This Matters:

You’re associated with the winners. Your brand is visible to 100 vetted builders actively building products.

Perfect For:

Payment processors, hosting providers, design tools, no-code platforms, marketing services.

COMMUNITY SPONSOR — $1,000

[5 Available]

Be Part of the Movement

Entry-level sponsorship with brand visibility and comped attendee access.

What You Get:

• ✓ Logo on website and event signage
• ✓ 1 comped attendee slots (any tier)
• ✓ Social media mention (tagged posts on GAIDE channels)
• ✓ VIP reception access (May 22, 6-8 PM)

Why This Matters:

Affordable entry point to align with the Sovereign Builder movement. Perfect for startups and early-stage companies.

Perfect For:

Early-stage SaaS, community platforms, niche developer tools, bootstrapped companies.

WHO SHOULD SPONSOR?

Your ideal customer is at GAIDE Chicago if:

• ✓ They’re building software products
• ✓ They’re focused on direct-to-customer models (not VC fundraising)
• ✓ They care about 100% ownership and sovereignty
• ✓ They’re actively shipping products (not just ideating)
• ✓ They value peer validation over investor approval

If these builders are your target market, sponsoring GAIDE Chicago puts your brand directly in front of them.

IMPORTANT NOTES

📅 EVENT DATES

• Friday, May 22, 2026: VIP Reception (6-8 PM)
• Saturday, May 23, 2026: Main Event (10 AM-5 PM)

📍 LOCATION

To Be Announced
Chicago, IL 60606

📧 HOW TO PROCEED

Email dante@gaidechicago.org with:

• Desired sponsor tier
• Company name
• Logo files (vector preferred)
• Attendee names for comped slots

🎁 BONUS FOR EARLY SPONSORS

Sponsors who commit before April 13, 2026 get featured in all pre-event marketing.

💰 NO REFUNDS

All sales final.

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