Rundoo Kickoff · Summer 2026

RKO 2026
Scaling the Machine

Our whole team, in one city, for one week. A few days to see how every part of the machine fits together, celebrate how far we have come, and line up a huge second half.

DatesJuly 14 to 18, 2026
CityChicago, IL
Crew~90 Dooers and +1s
ThemeScaling the Machine

The Idea

Scaling the Machine

The goal of the week is simple. Every Dooer should leave understanding where they fit in the machine we are building, and feeling genuinely appreciated for the part they play. We alternate between sessions led by a single Dooer and activities where teams build together, and each of our six values gets its own moment: Relentless, Unassuming, Now, Delightful, Optimized, and Open.

The Week

Agenda
✏️ Working draft. Sessions and times still shift as we lock the venue and a few speakers. The evenings and the headline moments are set. Want a change? Tell Nick, Addy, or Elena and it updates here.
Monday and TuesdayJuly 13 to 14
Arrivals · GTM team sessions
All day
Everyone: travel in to ChicagoSettle into the Hyatt Place, find your people, and get your bearings. No company-wide programming yet.
Mon to Tue
Sales and CX working sessionsGTM teams run their own planning days before the full company kicks off Wednesday. Agendas owned by Matt (Sales) and the CX leads.
WednesdayJuly 15
GTM Day · Kickoff
9:00
Mural team event 🎨Paint the Chicago Rundoo logo for the new office. Photographer on site.
11:00
Lunch
12:00
Nick: RKO keynoteScaling the Machine. Where we are and where we are headed.
1:00
Marketing and DemandTitus and Derek on how we create pipeline.⭐ Relentless: every team cold calls until they land an opp
2:00
Sales at RundooMatt on the sales motion.⭐ Unassuming: every team reviews a discovery call
3:00
CX: Implementation and Client Success⭐ Delightful: thank-you cards to a client, a Dooer, and someone else
4:00
Closing
Eve
🚤 River boat cruise, dinner and drinks
ThursdayJuly 16
R&D Day · Hackathon
8:00
Rundoo Run Club 🏃Optional morning run before the day starts.
9:00
Day two keynote and hackathon kickoff⭐ Now: an engineer builds it, sales pitches a client, CX writes the primer. Then we share.
12:00
Lunch and sharing
1:00
Vertical deep divesHardware (with George), Lumber, and Canada.
2:30
More hackathon
4:00
Hackathon presentations
Eve
🍽️ Team dinner, small groupsOut on the town. Groups and spots posted in Slack.
FridayJuly 17
G&A Day · Close out
8:00
Managing at RundooElena, for managers.
9:00
Talent at RundooElena.⭐ Open: update your Dooer story
11:00
Lunch
12:00
Introducing the Strategy Team⭐ Optimized
Aft
Mural reveal, headshots, and group photo 📸Plus the AFC Roscoe jersey handoff and a few words.
Eve
⚾ Cubs rooftop, food and drinks+1s welcome. First pitch 7:10 PM.
SaturdayJuly 18
Departures
Day
Head home, or stay for one moreAFC Roscoe has a home game Saturday if you want to catch it before you fly out. Book departures after Friday night so you do not miss the game. Safe travels, Dooers.

Getting Here

ORD to the hotel

Hyatt Place River North is about 18 miles from O'Hare, roughly 30 to 90 minutes depending on traffic. Three ways in.

Taxi
Lower level baggage claim
At every terminal, around the clock. Ask for a van if your group is large.
Uber / Lyft
Upstairs at Terminal 2
Departure level. Book once you have service after you land, and split an XL with teammates on your flight.
Best value, daytime
CTA Blue Line
Follow signs from baggage claim to the lower level. No surge. Exit at Grand or Chicago Ave.
Tap a contactless card or phone (Ventra). Not recommended after 9 PM.
Tip: if teammates are on your flight, coordinate before you land and share an Uber XL into the city.

Where You Stay

Hyatt Place River North

110 W Huron St, Chicago, IL 60654. A few things to handle at check-in so the week runs smoothly.

  1. Put your Brex card on file at check-in.You will need your Rundoo Brex card on file when you arrive, so have it ready.
  2. Sign up for World of Hyatt and give your number at check-in.If you do not have an account yet, set one up before you arrive. Double points apply on this stay, so do not leave them on the table.
  3. Check the rooming list.Your reservation details are in the Rundoo x Hyatt Place rooming list. If anything looks off, message Addy on Slack.
To all the Marriott people: I tried. 😅 Hyatt Place River North was the best option for our dates, so apologies to the Bonvoy loyalists.

Fuel

Meals and in-office logistics

Breakfast and lunch are provided every day at the office, so you do not need to think about it. Flag any dietary restrictions to Addy in advance (halal, nut-free, vegetarian, anything), the earlier the better. Dinners are the evening events below.

After Hours

Evenings and social
Wednesday, July 15
🚤 Ft. Dearborn boat cruise
5 to 8 PM, check-in at 4:30. Full bar, sound system, cocktail tables. The boat is not climate controlled, so dress for the weather.
3:45 PM
Leave the office. Walk about 12 minutes east, or split an Uber XL.
4:30 PM
Check-in opens. Bring your last name and booking number.
5:00 PM
Depart. Bar opens, narration begins.
8:00 PM
Back to the dock. Walk or Uber to the hotel.
Meet at the Indoor Ticket Office, 465 N. McClurg Ct, on Ogden Slip.
Dock map showing 465 N. McClurg Ct and the Indoor Ticket Office on Ogden Slip
Thursday, July 16
🍽️ Dinner in small groups
We split into small groups at 6 PM and head out on the town. Restaurants and group assignments come through Slack before the night.
Dietary needs? If you have not flagged halal, nut-free, vegetarian, or any other restriction yet, do it now, before restaurants are picked.
Got a conflict with Thursday at 6 PM? Tell us early so groups can flex.
Friday, July 17 · +1s welcome
⚾ Cubs rooftop night, 1032 W Waveland
All-inclusive
  1. All you can eat: burgers, Chicago dogs, pizza, nachos
  2. All you can drink: draft and bottled beer, wine, soda, water
  3. Rooftop bleacher seats with a centered Wrigley view
  4. Beer garden, terrace, and an indoor Hall of Fame Suite if the weather turns
First pitch 7:10 PM. Rooftop opens at 6:10. Plan to leave River North by 5:30.
Getting there: CTA Red Line from Grand or Chicago Ave, exit Addison. About 25 minutes, $2.50. Rideshare runs $25 to $40 a car with game-night traffic, so budget extra time.
Look up your ticket: Wrigley Rooftops reservation. Add a +1 name if you need to.
Rooftop food is ballpark fare. If you want a real dinner, grab it in Wrigleyville first.

Bring Your People

For +1s

Partners are part of the week, not an afterthought. Here is the short version of when +1s are in the mix. A fuller +1 guide with local spots and ideas is on the way.

🚤 Wednesday
Boat cruise. +1s welcome aboard.
⚾ Friday
Cubs rooftop night. Bring your +1.
🏃 Mornings
Rundoo Run Club is open to everyone.
🗺️ Daytime
A curated list of fun Chicago spots is coming for +1s exploring while we work.

Quick Reference

Need to know
Hotel rooming list →Your Hyatt Place reservation details. Cubs rooftop reservation →Look up your Friday ticket, add a +1.
Logistics questions? Slack AddyTravel, hotel, meals, dietary needs, group assignments.
The week at a glanceTue arrive · Wed GTM + boat · Thu R&D + dinner · Fri G&A + Cubs · Sat home.
One ask: if you have a dietary restriction and have not told us yet, flag it to Addy now. It is the single thing that is hardest to fix on the day.