The Startup Magazine
JANUARY 4, 2023
Olga has a great story as CEO and Founder of SHENIX , a Chicago-based fintech app company focused on financial education and advisory services for Latinas. Negocios Now named Olga among Chicago’s Most Influential 50 Latinos. Crain’s Chicago Business named Olga among “Chicago’s Most Powerful Latinos” in 2019.
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
Today I’d like to talk about what startup communities outside of Silicon Valley look like, how they emerge and what makes them take hold. Most of what I think about startup communities came from mentorship by Brad Feld through hours of private discussion and debate. It’s a very smartly designed debenture program.
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Board Effect
JUNE 2, 2022
Yet, philanthropists and foundations traditionally have been less likely to fund these activities, preferring to fund specific programs or projects, and capacity building grants could make a viable difference. Communicate your plan for sustainability. They’re usually looking to fund programs that will sustain themselves at some point.
Feld Thoughts
SEPTEMBER 25, 2014
Matt and I were on the FeedBurner board together and he’s got a powerful connection between LA and Chicago – another city with an incredibly thriving startup community. While they invest nationally, they have deep roots in both cities and are key players in the respective startup communities, along with the cities at large.
The Startup Magazine
AUGUST 18, 2020
She has been named Chicago Business Journal Woman of Influence (2016), the National Association of Women Business Owners’ Woman Business Owner of the Year award (2015), the Small Business Administration’s Small Business Person of the Year award (2014), and Enterprising Women’s Enterprising Woman of the Year award (2013).
YoungUpstarts
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Chicago executive Thomas Kane is selfless when it comes to time outside of the office. In part, Tom Kane credits serving the community, both locally and abroad, for his success. Are education-based programs a passion of yours? Above all else, how do you think giving back improves a person’s emotional well-being?
This is going to be BIG.
MAY 14, 2012
I'll bet you don't know where the Center of NY's Tech Community and Center of Creativity is. In fact, it is "well-known internationally as the original home of New York's technology community.". VCs and fulltime angels bring a lot more than just money to the communities they invest in. It says so right on their website.
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