Subconscious Ventures

Early stage capital for relentless and humble founders who love and appreciate diversity, equity and inclusion

[Subconscious Ventures @Subconscious_VC]

It’s happening! We’re investing in more humble and relentless founders!

[Jason Weingarten @jasonweingarten]

Thrilled to announce a dedicated, new $3.2m fund for founders today!

[Jason Weingarten @jasonweingarten]

Excited for the @giftearlybird team and customers! Proud of @CalebFrankel and @jordan_wexler 😊

[Jason Weingarten @jasonweingarten]

Celebrating ⭐️ Michelin with our team at Next Restaurant!

“Consistency is very important when awarding Michelin Stars, so we need to be sure that customers will receive the same high standard of cooking whenever they visit.” — @MichelinGuideNA

Now imagine completely changing the dining experience and menu 3 times a year.

Process power is real.

Congratulations to @gachatz and all our Next team members on receiving this well-earned recognition!

Thanks you to all our Next Season Ticket Holders and guests who joined us this year.

We’re excited to host you in 2025 with 3 new experiences: Alinea Year 1, A Tribute to Massimo Bottura, and Space

Congrats again to the entire team at The Alinea Group!

[Gachatz @gachatz]

Next 2025.

https://t.co/I62Gzezs40

[Jason Weingarten @jasonweingarten]

In 2025, at Next, we transport you…

[Jason Weingarten @jasonweingarten]

Someone pinch me please.

I’m thrilled to partner with Chef Achatz and the incredible team at The Alinea Group as the new Co-Owner and CEO.

[Subconscious Ventures @Subconscious_VC]

👀 for Chicago friends

[Jason Weingarten @jasonweingarten]

Opening night ✨

[Jason Weingarten @jasonweingarten]

Founders, here’s a cheat code.

Every Sunday go for a long run (or walk) outside while listening to @FoundersPodcast.

It will remind you:
- The journey is the reward
- What you’re working on is hard, but not impossible
- Success often takes decades
- You’re not alone
- You can do this

By the end of the podcast you’ve:
- Burned good calories
- Learned strategy and tactics from history’s greatest leaders
- Reset yourself to focus on what’s most important this week

[Subconscious Ventures @Subconscious_VC]

Founders: Sell value, not features.

[Jason Weingarten @jasonweingarten]

1 year ago 🤯🤯🤯

Our @TechCrunch post feels like it was 5 years ago, especially with the blazing execution pace from the @joinentree team.

Thank you again @ChristineMHall for sharing our story!

[Jason Weingarten @jasonweingarten]

Be the most informed person in your field

[Subconscious Ventures @Subconscious_VC]

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[Jason Weingarten @jasonweingarten]

The best thing you can do for your career:
Help people without asking for anything in return

The worst thing you can do for your career:
Burn bridges

[Jason Weingarten @jasonweingarten]

Who will be attending our Napa Harvest Wine Dinner?

🗓️ Nov 16-18
📍 Entrée Solarium, Chicago
⏰ 5:30p, 8p seatings

DM for an invite

[Alexis Ohanian 🗽 @alexisohanian]

Thrilled to share that our portfolio company, @giftearlybird, just announced their $4.5M Seed Extension (https://t.co/RrRBg8a6fT). Congrats to Jordan Wexler, Caleb Frankel, and the whole team on this huge milestone, especially in a tough market for consumer fintech.

[Jason Weingarten @jasonweingarten]

🥳 @jordan_wexler @CalebFrankel

[Jason Weingarten @jasonweingarten]

Sincere thank you to all my friends who attended the Caravaggio dining experience at @joinentree this past week during our 8 seatings.

It’s so rewarding to serve those you care about, and we appreciate you 😊

@ClaudeCimeus @lalayak @erinamicobooks @CGreendaleFA @Ablordesays @ellieINchicago @KuriakoseAbin @TheConsumerVC

[Jason Weingarten @jasonweingarten]

The Caravaggio Dining Experience

As the curtains rise on a new season of artistic culinary experiences, we invite you to partake in an evening of unprecedented drama, rich flavors, and transformative art. In an extraordinary collaboration with The Art Institute of Chicago, we present a singular dining event that pays homage to the Baroque brilliance of Caravaggio.

The experience includes a 5-course tasting menu meticulously designed by Entrée's Executive Chef, Alex Carnovale, formerly of three Michelin-star restaurants, The French Laundry and Frantzen.

The experience is an artistic journey to bring Caravaggio's iconic use of chiaroscuro-the play of Light and shadow-into the culinary realm.

Each course is a sensorial masterpiece designed to stir your soul, much like the art that inspired it.

EXPERIENCE DETAILS
- Dates: Thursday (Oct 12th) - Sunday (Oct 15th)
- Seatings: 5:30 PM, 8 PM
- Venue: 1639 S Wabash Ave (South Loop)
- Courses: 5 Courses including dessert
- Veg Option: Yes
- Beverage Pairing: Optional

Cloak yourself in your finest attire and prepare for an evening where Baroque art and modern gastronomy converge in a symphony of flavors and emotions.

Pairings have been curated to enhance each course, promising a symphony of flavors and emotions, much like Caravaggio's iconic work.

Seats are limited, and this journey is a unique one-of-a-kind experience.

Kindly RSVP to secure your spot: https://t.co/GutFm0O6LI

A reservation concierge will follow up with more details about the experience, finalize your selections, and confirm your participation.

We look forward to sharing this unforgettable evening with you.

In deepest gratitude,
Entrée

[Jason Weingarten @jasonweingarten]

As a Chicagoan and startup enthusiast, I’m grateful to @M25vc.

The M25 Summit is a must attend event that attracts investors to Chicago while showcasing ambitious startups.

The event today has valley-like energy.

Congrats and thank you @lalayak and @DMikeAsem

[Subconscious Ventures @Subconscious_VC]

🖼️ 😋

[Jason Weingarten @jasonweingarten]

The Art Institute of Chicago x Entrée

As the nights draw in and the canvases of nature prepare to change their hues, we invite you on a journey that transcends time, art, and taste.

In collaboration with The Art Institute of Chicago, and inspired by the Van Gogh exhibit, we are delighted to present an exclusive dining soirée inspired by the brushstrokes and passions of Vincent van Gogh.

The experience includes a 5-course tasting menu meticulously designed by Entrée's Executive Chef, Alex Carnovale, formerly of three Michelin-star restaurants, The French Laundry and Frantzen.

The experience aims to capture the essence, emotion, and vibrancy of Van Gogh's masterpieces.

With every bite, you'Ll be transported to the streets of Arles, the fields of Provence, and moved by the very soul of one of history's greatest artists.

EXPERIENCE DETAILS
- Dates: Thursday (Sep 7th) - Sunday (Sep 10th)
- Seatings: 5:30 PM, 8 PM
- Venue: Entrée - 1639 S Wabash Ave
Courses: 5 Courses including dessert
- Veg Option: Yes
- Beverage Pairing: Optional

Should you choose to join us, and we hope you will, prepare to be whisked away on a journey of artistic and culinary wonder. Pairings have been curated to enhance each course, promising a symphony of flavors and emotions, much like Van Gogh's iconic works.
Seats are limited, and this journey is a unique one-of-a-kind experience.

Kindly RSVP to secure your spot.

Special Access RSVP (Residents of buildings with an Entrée Outpost): https://t.co/2R9ZEb6BEt

General RSVP: https://t.co/LMktPxfidc

A reservation concierge will follow up with more details about the experience, finalize your selections, and confirm your participation.

We look forward to sharing this unforgettable evening with you. Let us dine beneath the stars and paint our palates with the brilliance of Van Gogh.

[Subconscious Ventures @Subconscious_VC]

Thrilled to witness the boundless creativity and ambition of today's entrepreneurs.

Investing in brilliance and watching it flourish is a privilege beyond words.

Here's to forging new paths, unlocking potential, and shaping a brighter future together!

[Jason Weingarten @jasonweingarten]

🚀 Weekend hustles fuel the journey of visionary founders.

In the realm of innovation, time bends to the will of those who dare to dream and do.

Embrace these moments of dedication – they are the forge where success is crafted.

Your commitment today paints the masterpiece of tomorrow.

#WeekendWarrior #FounderMindset 💡👊