View from Seed

JULY 24, 2015

We have companies in Chicago, San Francisco (and elsewhere in Silicon Valley), Omaha, and New York. Over the past few years, the tech community has absolutely exploded locally (and if you’re new here or just want to take it all in, here’s our Hitchhiker’s Guide to Boston Tech microsite).

Boston 120

Boston Cofounder B2C PR 120

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

Seattle should be the envy of any non Silicon Valley tech community in the country. And that is precisely my thoughts for Seattle and what I plan to deliver on Thursday night: Which few key community leaders are going to step up and get those neurons properly firing and connected? My recipe for Seattle or your community: 1.

Seattle 317

Seattle Silicon Valley Technical Review Los Angeles 317

Up and Running

DECEMBER 16, 2014

To grow a business, most entrepreneurs know that they should be implementing PR strategies. For this webinar, we were joined by Jennefer Witter, CEO and founder of the Boreland Group, and author of the new book, “The Little Book of Big PR: 100+ Quick Tips to Get Your Small Business Noticed.” They mix it up with advertising.

Public Relations 117

Public Relations Small Business PR Entrepreneur 117

crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 12, 2011

The image above is from an outstanding collection of black and white photographs taken by Vivian Maier, a street photographer whose work was discovered at an auction in Chicago. VC’s apparently are increasingly nervous about early stage investments – [link]. Her fascinating story is in the Other section below.

Social Media 95

Social Media Small Business Design Media 95

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Business Development for Early Stage Startups – [link]. Chicago Entrepreneurism: Four Ingredients To Help Your Business – And This City – Dominate – [link]. Small business and startup issues: net neutrality and H.R. 1 – [link]. 35 Gut Checks When Founding Your First Company – [link].

Social Media 92

Social Media Small Business Design Media 92

crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2012

Not persuaded by arguments about early stage startups & org charts – [link] – Worry about getting s**t done. Startup fever grips Chicago companies, from Blues to law firms – [link]. What Makes a Successful Startup Community? Is it Possible to Build One Where You Live?

Social Media 91

Social Media Small Business Design Media 91

Up and Running

APRIL 1, 2015

Designed as an online “community marketplace,” BloomNation allows customers and florists to come together, giving florists a platform to sell their works of art, and consumers a vehicle to purchase beautiful flowers from local vendors, conveniently and quickly. From a budding idea to a blooming business.

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Venture Capital Startup Cofounder Chicago 60