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SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

The Paradoxical Traits of an Entrepreneur | by Jody Porowski – crowdspring.co/1piN6X6. The 3 Myths Most Entrepreneurs Tell Themselves About Marketing | by Dharmesh Shah – crowdspring.co/1uyrQ4U. How To Think Like an Entrepreneur: the Inventure Cycle | by Steve Blank – crowdspring.co/1wkTR3b.

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MAY 30, 2014

A tech bubble: What Chicago entrepreneurs think | Blue Sky Innovation – crowdspring.co/1lJaw6B. The 39 Best Pieces of Sales Advice You’ll Hear This Year – crowdspring.co/1ojWm1U. How much do Y Combinator founders earn? 80,000 Hours – crowdspring.co/1k0NMTU. Brands are p **g online ad money away – crowdspring.co/1mn7MNz.

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OCTOBER 3, 2014

These 44 Apps Will Make Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners More Productive – crowdspring.co/YGV8Dp. These 44 Apps Will Make Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners More Productive – crowdspring.co/YGV8Dp. 5 basic legal considerations for startups | Chicago Tribune – crowdspring.co/1na3gI5.

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APRIL 25, 2014

Chicago is the funniest city in the U.S. (we Harvard Professor Predicts Up To Half Of US Universities May Fail In 15 Years | Zero Hedge – crowdspring.co/QpJcSs. The evolutionary psychology of digital clutter | Digiday – crowdspring.co/1i7kigj. we have to be, with our weather) – crowdspring.co/RNrTfb.

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OCTOBER 4, 2013

Four Key Lessons For Entrepreneurs And Small Businesses From The World’s Best Brands – crowdspring.co/19UwkHz. Four Key Lessons For Entrepreneurs And Small Businesses From The World’s Best Brands – crowdspring.co/19UwkHz. Something new for the Chicago tech community – crowdspring.co/1bXLS29.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010

The 11 Harsh Realities Of Being An Entrepreneur – [link]. Chicago Sun Times writes about crowdSPING’s 2010 Chicago Innovation Award – [link]. Designing startup metrics to drive successful behavior – [link]. 11 Ways Your Startup Can Deliver Support That Will Increase Sales – [link].

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Chicago can be better than Silicon Valley (when it comes to promoting women entrepreneurs) | by Sharon Schneider - crowdspring.co/18J09d4. Ecommerce Trend for 2014: Buying Into the Subscription Service Model | by Matt Villano – crowdspring.co/1hVvm6v. Google Reveals Its 9 Principles of Innovation | Fast Company - crowdspring.co/IifVVm.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 21, 2017

But it’s rare that an entrepreneur or business owner doesn’t leverage their background in some way to launch their business. No one even “born entrepreneurs”aren’t born as CEOs. No one even “born entrepreneurs”aren’t born as CEOs. Thanks to Natalie Harper, Harper PR. #3

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OCTOBER 18, 2013

LinkedIn’s Series B Pitch to Greylock: Pitch Advice for Entrepreneurs (annotated by Reid Hoffman) – crowdspring.co/1gIv7bI. 11 Questions Every Entrepreneur Must Be Able to Answer - crowdspring.co/19IMztu. Chicago’s startup engine roars | Chicago Tribune - crowdspring.co/16aYZLL. 16aXflK. .

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JULY 21, 2010

Tips on Effective Use of Crowdsourcing for Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs – [link]. Tips on Effective Use of Crowdsourcing for Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs – [link]. Chicago’s Digital Ten (companies) to Watch – [link]. Considering buying a generic logo from a “logo store&# ?

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JULY 21, 2010

Tips on Effective Use of Crowdsourcing for Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs – [link]. Tips on Effective Use of Crowdsourcing for Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs – [link]. Chicago’s Digital Ten (companies) to Watch – [link]. Considering buying a generic logo from a “logo store&# ?

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NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Laura began Laura Orrico Public Relations, LLC in 2016 and has found major success with a number of high-profile clients across the country. We had a chance to interview Laura and asked about her story, how she started her business and the future of Laura Orrico Public Relations. Tell us your story. I have a lot!

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APRIL 5, 2013

7 reasons for entrepreneurs to avoid tranched investments | VentureBeat – [link]. The Skills Most Entrepreneurs Lack | Bill J. What Would-Be Entrepreneurs Fear Most About Starting Up | Entrepreneur – [link]. Chicago-based BrightTag ranked #4! Bonnstetter-Harvard Business Review – [link].

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JUNE 26, 2015

The 7 scars of an entrepreneur | Chicago Tribune – buff.ly/1RwMT17. The C-Suite Needs a Chief Entrepreneur bit.ly/1GNvluK. Golden Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn From ‘Entourage’ crowdspring.co/1MmiPUj. Adversity Only Makes These Immigrant Entrepreneurs More Determined crowdspring.co/1IDyalF.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2011

10 things entrepreneurs can learn from athletes – [link]. 10 things entrepreneurs can learn from athletes – [link]. Kevin Willer Shares His Experience Building Google’s Culture In Chicago – [link]. Public relations: Social media too big for businesses to ignore – [link]. – [link].

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JUNE 1, 2011

Study shows Chicago lacks strong tech investor base – [link]. Good article by @jasonfried arguing entrepreneurs should not exaggerate size of their companies – [link]. Good article by @jasonfried arguing entrepreneurs should not exaggerate size of their companies – [link]. Do ad agencies struggle with social?

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DECEMBER 7, 2012

Why I Sold My Startup Instead Of Taking VC Money | Built In Chicago - [link]. 12 Must Watch TED Talks for Entrepreneurs – [link]. Chicago’s Startup Community Grows Outside Of Groupon’s Shadow | Chicagoist - [link]. | PandoDaily - [link]. The product lens - [link]. Recruiting Developers?

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FEBRUARY 8, 2016

As part of the Lightspeed Venture Partner Summer Fellowship program, I ask guest speakers to come in each week and talk to the Fellows about key topics related to building a successful startup. Hustle and scrappiness are attributes that every great entrepreneur has. The best entrepreneurs Sell, Design, Build in that order.

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OCTOBER 26, 2012

Practical Advice From Female Entrepreneurs Who Stand Out In A Sea Of Dudes | Fast Company – [link]. Why Chicago is One of the Best Cities for Entrepreneurs | @ Technori – [link]. You Can’t Add Value If You Don’t Have Values | Built In Chicago – [link]. How Much is Being Attractive Worth?

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DECEMBER 29, 2010

10 random online resources for Entrepreneurs (2010 version) – [link]. Pennies from Heaven: Chicago Startups’ Experiences with Angel Investors – [link]. Sleepless In Startupville: 23 Questions That Keep Entrepreneurs Up – [link]. Flyover Geeks: 2010′s Top 30 in Chicago tech – [link].

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JANUARY 5, 2012

CEC’s Startup Forecast – “Never been a better time to start a company in Chicago” – [link]. Experienced entrepreneurs preserve equity – [link]. What It’s Like To Be An Entrepreneur – Eboo Patel – [link]. The Butcher & Larder whole animal butcher shop in Chicago - [link].

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

I might also mention that she is a budding stand-up comic working the mic at clubs in Chicago and San Francisco. Amanda Werner is a freaking Valedictorian of her college class and helps out around here with marketing and PR. in Cambodia, exploring temples, caves, and unusual foods that I can’t wait to hear about. Thanks, Dylan!

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FEBRUARY 15, 2013

13 Entrepreneur Blogs that Educate, Enlighten and Inspire | Mavenlink Blog – [link]. Good (short) video interview with Kevin Willer about the value 1871 Chicago offers entrepreneurs – [link]. Venture Math 101 – [link]. Metrics for Series A – [link].

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

7 Habits of Highly Effective and Successful Entrepreneurs – [link]. 12 Must Watch TED Talks for Entrepreneurs – [link]. 7 Habits of Highly Effective and Successful Entrepreneurs – [link]. 12 Must Watch TED Talks for Entrepreneurs – [link]. Do You Need To Be A Jerk To Be A Successful Entrepreneur?

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JANUARY 18, 2013

Lots of important lessons for entrepreneurs - [link]. 8 Major Mistakes Entrepreneurs Will Make In 2013 | Forbes – [link]. 30% of Excelerate Labs CEO’s have been women – Chicago more diverse that most and growing! - [link]. Valve’s employee handbook is a fascinating read.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner – [link]. 4 Pieces Of Practical Advice for Women Entrepreneurs – [link]. 4 Pieces Of Practical Advice for Women Entrepreneurs – [link]. Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner – [link]. – [link]. Staffing your startup?

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MARCH 2, 2011

What Does It Take to Become an Entrepreneur? Good to see increasing local VC investment activity in Chicago startups – [link]. What It’s Like To Be An Entrepreneur – wonderful new series (this episode about @GrubHub ) – [link]. – [link]. How to Make Money in 6 Easy Steps – [link]. – [link].

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JUNE 14, 2017

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1 – Fell in Love. A few years ago I went on a museum date where the lady was REALLY passionate about the museum; she had favorite objects and personal stories that related to them. Thanks to Emily Reynolds, founder of R PR Firm ! #4

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JANUARY 5, 2011

An open letter to the Chicago entrepreneurial community – [link]. 15 mistakes young entrepreneurs make, but don’t have to – [link]. HOW TO: Attract Early Adopters to Your Social Startup – [link]. Top Startup Trends of 2010 – [link]. Do Investors Invest in Ideas, People or Markets?

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APRIL 29, 2021

Thanks to Hope Gibbs, Inkandescent Public Relations ! #3- When Clare DeNicola and I decided to start a full-service marketing and PR firm 10 years ago, we knew we didn't want to take the usual agency branding route: put our names on the door. Inkandescent Inc. 3- First we looked at our flagship offerings.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Chicago Entrepreneurism: Four Ingredients To Help Your Business – And This City – Dominate – [link]. Crowd funding offers entrepreneurs a shot at financing their dream – [link]. Simply being *usable* is enough to make a product truly remarkable – [link]. 1 – [link].

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OCTOBER 28, 2011

An AMAZING amount of funding activity in Chicago – [link]. Small business and startups: great reads from the business press – [link]. crowdSPRING’s Small Business Spotlight of the Week: Coupon Cactus – [link]. 9 Metrics to Help You Make Wise Decisions about Your Start-Up – [link].

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DECEMBER 8, 2011

Nice feature story via Chicago Tribune on @Ramon_DeLeon – [link]. Klout, My Story & Why Opting Out Was My Only Choice – [link]. Intelligent critique of AdKeeper by Digiday’s @JackMarshall – [link]. It’s only the beginning in the radical evolution of what agencies will look like in the future – [link].

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

A quarter of all Chicago-area mortgages underwater – [link]. Are You Up For a Second Job? The Rise of Moonlighting and ‘Moonpreneurs’ – [link]. 32 of the Strangest Houses in the World – [link]. Cool places – [link]. BMW Developing Laser Vehicle Headlights [link].

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JULY 28, 2011

Built in Chicago – a Movement, a Mission, a Community - [link]. Small businesses err when cutting employee benefits – this impacts employee loyalty - [link]. 8 ways to get advice and inspiration for your startup idea - [link]. 70% of U.S. recruiters report they have rejected candidates because of info online - [link].

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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. Here are some of the links that I’ve liked and shared this past week! Her fascinating story is in the Other section below.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2012

The Chicago FireStarter Venture Capital Fund – [link]. The Perpetually Vexing Problem of Hiring Programmers – [link]. 5 Reasons The Windy City is a Great Place for Startups – [link]. How to build your startup without learning code – [link]. The Perpetually Vexing Problem of Hiring Programmers – [link].

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