Maria Katris is the CEO of Built In Chicago, a platform which enables cities to connect, educate and promote their growing digital communities.

Previously, Maria was the Executive Director of TiE Midwest, the Chicago chapter of a global not-for-profit organization dedicated to high growth entrepreneurs.

Maria has a BS in Finance from Miami University and an MBA from Northwestern University with concentrations in Entrepreneurship and Marketing. Maria serves on the advisory boards of Caregiverlist.com, the Chicago Innovation Awards, Techweek and Social Media Week Chicago.