View from Seed

AUGUST 10, 2021

Today Hologram announced their $65M Series B round of funding led by Tiger Global. They were wrapping up participation in an accelerator program and Ben was planning to move back to Chicago to build the company there, having previously worked at Groupon before moving on to other tech companies in Asia, as well as a brief time in California.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 30, 2017

Brigham Young University has renowned entrepreneurship programs and produces many graduates who start businesses of their own. It also boasts plenty of investors with co-working spaces, as well as funding and mentoring programs to stimulate a business environment. Startups in Chicago make good bets for those who invest in them.

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ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Seattle, Portland, Austin, New York City and Chicago have come up in the U.S. Chicago has even produced one of the most talked about companies in recent times: Groupon. They will also share how they are using the 1M/1M program in that journey. Over the last few years, however, several geographies have come up.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Although Netflix’s domestic video subscriptions have slumped somewhat, its global expansion appears to have compensated for any revenue losses tracked within the past few months. Its 23 percent revenue growth in 2015 reflects a steady following of video streaming subscribers of an estimated 3 million.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 25, 2018

The United States provides a phenomenal environment for promoting startup ecosystems, ranking 1st out of 138 countries using the Global Entrepreneurship and Development Index. We’re partial to Chicago. Beyond Chicago, there are many other great cities in the US for startups and entrepreneurs. In fact, 6.02

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View from Seed

AUGUST 10, 2021

Today Hologram announced their $65M Series B round of funding led by Tiger Global. They were wrapping up participation in an accelerator program and Ben was planning to move back to Chicago to build the company there, having previously worked at Groupon before moving on to other tech companies in Asia, as well as a brief time in California.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2021

As part of The Startup Magazine’s Female Founder Interview series , we interviewed Nicole Price of the Chicago-based International Center for Breathwork. The festival brings people together for a specific event, and the ICFB membership program continues the engagement year-round with a monthly membership that costs only $11/month.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 12, 2015

This past summer, the Lightspeed Summer Fellowships program invited selected guests to provide a unique perspective into the world of entrepreneurship. The program provides aspiring entrepreneurs the resources and mentoring they need to build their companies and develop their skills.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 3, 2015

Now, 4 years after I arrived at BerkeleyHaas, we don’t teach business plan writing in any of our entrepreneurship classes or in any of our dozens of programs and competitions. We’ve gone global as well. Haas global footprint. Chicago) through the Lean LaunchPad process. Clearly, lean works globally.

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ReadWriteStart

MARCH 24, 2011

Our co-host for the program was TiE Midwest, based in Chicago. Next Chris Ruder from Chicago, Illinois, pitched Spikeball , a new volleyball-esque game that is being played at camps and college campuses. The game set retails online at $49.95, and about 2,000 unites have already been sold.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 30, 2017

Brigham Young University has renowned entrepreneurship programs and produces many graduates who start businesses of their own. It also boasts plenty of investors with co-working spaces, as well as funding and mentoring programs to stimulate a business environment. Startups in Chicago make good bets for those who invest in them.

United States 48

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 25, 2018

The United States provides a phenomenal environment for promoting startup ecosystems, ranking 1st out of 138 countries using the Global Entrepreneurship and Development Index. We’re partial to Chicago. Beyond Chicago, there are many other great cities in the US for startups and entrepreneurs. In fact, 6.02

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Agile VC

JUNE 5, 2011

Headquarters: Chicago, IL. How They Do It: Build email list of consumers interested in local deals (mainly via paid search & social network ads), sell coupon programs to merchants via telesales. But even in Boston & Chicago it remains above $20. Filing Date: initial filing June 2, 2011. Founding Date: 2009.

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David Teten

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

They’ve developed over 50 partnerships, and are now launching a series of Connection Programs to introduce start-ups to some of America’s largest companies. Michael leads the Social Innovation team, which works with programs and grants. • One year program for developers to work at cities/nonprofits to address challenges.

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Campus Entrepreneurship

MARCH 9, 2017

Even though the University of Chicago does not have a school of engineering, it has become a leading startup university. Groupon, GrubHub, Braintree Financial and other high growth, student created firms have come of of the University of Chicago in recent years and the end is nowhere in site.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 31, 2022

Bound by her commitment to give back and to help the environment, Claudia later took a leadership position in EALgreen, scaling the sustainability programs across the United States and, not only helping over 21,000 students with EALgreen-based scholarships, but also diverting over 100,000 tons of potential waste out of landfills.

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View from Seed

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

As you can see in the above graph, 18 MBA programs are represented among the 157 unicorns. As a Stanford alum and current HBS student, I was happy to see the MBA programs of both schools at the top of the list. Another interesting data point is that the top eight MBA programs in the U.S. ( that of any other MBA program.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 7, 2016

I work with best-selling author Melissa G Wilson, a Chicago publisher, to produce books for Fortune 500 companies and CEOs. I’m a viral video producer so my number one resolution is to start a global phenomenon on the level of the Harlem Shake or Ice Bucket Challenge. ” Click To Tweet. I have a small ghostwriting business.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 21, 2017

Prior to starting my own public relations and marketing consultancy, I worked for one of the largest global advertising agencies as well as smaller boutique PR and advertising agencies. 9 – Developing an Entrepreneur Program. One of the assignments I experienced was the development of their Entrepreneur Program.

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David Teten

MAY 16, 2011

I’m excited about the program below on “Investing in Intellectual Capital: Intellectual Capital: Patents, Trademarks, Domain Names, Litigation, Government Rights, and other Intangible Assets” Click here to make a reservation. Joe Chernesky, Vice President and General Manager of Global Licensing Sales, Intellectual Ventures.

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fi.co

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Globalizing Silicon Valley - See the Worldwide Schedule - Lead a Local Chapter. -->. Our vision is to Globalize Silicon Valley by creating and fostering local startup ecosystems in promising markets across the globe. Join the Program. About | Mentors | Companies | Curriculum | FAQ | Partners | Apply Now. Alexandria.

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 5, 2013

“How to Pick the Programming Language for Your First MVP” – [link]. Chicago-based BrightTag ranked #4! Bitcoin May Be the Global Economy’s Last Safe Haven – [link]. Twitter Is Building A Gateway To The “Web” Of Mobile Apps | TechCrunch – [link]. The Skills Most Entrepreneurs Lack | Bill J.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 29, 2012

Many libraries who have developed such programming recommend visual schedules so kids know what’s coming up next, carpet tiles or cushions for sitting, and hands-on activities. If the automated system at the Joe and Rika Mansueto Library at University of Chicago catches on, readers might say, “Sayonara!” Automation. Digital media labs.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 3, 2016

The program examines the DNA of entrepreneurs: what makes them tick, how they came up with their ideas; and explores the habits that make them successful, and the highs and lows that pushed them forward. Selling to an IT person or businessperson in the middle of Chicago is very different from selling to a LinkedIn engineer.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 3, 2016

The program examines the DNA of entrepreneurs: what makes them tick, how they came up with their ideas; and explores the habits that make them successful, and the highs and lows that pushed them forward. Selling to an IT person or businessperson in the middle of Chicago is very different from selling to a LinkedIn engineer.

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 13, 2011

He is also planning to launch in Boston and Chicago by December. If you want a deeper relationship with me, you are very welcome to join the 1M/1M premium program. If you have any questions about the program, please, first study the website, especially What to expect from the 1M/1M premium program and the FAQs.

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Austin Startup

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

starting the global social commerce movement and changing the face of commerce forever. I farmed out work to Wharton undergrads that were in the Management of Technology program. I had MIT, Harvard, Chicago, and other top-tier schools interested in buying it and Wharton actually using the solution (and they kept it for four years).

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 9, 2012

This year’s winner will be following in the coveted footsteps of the 2011 Great Lakes finalist and winner, Chicago-based Red Frog Events. The company supports organizations including Translators Without Borders, the Philadelphia Global Water Initiative and the American Red Cross. Lakeland Feed and Supply (Northwest).

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www.huffingtonpost.com

MAY 10, 2011

Minted.com is both a global design community and stationery retailer. Programming Language - many top engineers I spoke with prefer python and dont like working in PHP. Independent graphic designers from all over the world submit designs to our ongoing design competitions, and Minteds community votes to tell us what to sell.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Fintank , the Chicago-based Fintech facilitator, recently hosted the Fintank Blockchain Summit in Chicago. The oversold event was a comprehensive program of over 35 speakers and 300 participants exploring the future of blockchain. Hundreds of similar events are taking place globally. Fintank Blockchain Summit Welcome.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 22, 2012

If you’re in an MBA program, you probably already have access to the advice and guidance of some really great business professors. Circuit Court Judge and U of Chicago Law School professor Richard Posner collaborate on this blog that addresses a wide range of economic, political, and business issues. The Becker-Posner Blog.

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Austin Startup

AUGUST 30, 2019

At the event, there will be an interactive panel moderated by Trevor Boehm, Techstars Program Director and lead writer of “Get Backed,” a best-selling book on fundraising. 23: Chicago, IL?—? Techstars proven programs include Techstars Startup Weekend, Techstars Startup Week, Techstars Mentorship-Driven Accelerators, and more.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 7, 2021

Or are they running to a fresh perspective, a massive talent pool, and an innovation culture that balances social impact with global domination? The University of Houston has the number one undergraduate entrepreneurship program in the country and Rice University has the number one graduate entrepreneurship program in the country.

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Campus Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 23, 2010

From Chicago’s Booth School of Business : The only two serial entrepreneurs in Chicago who can answer those questions have agreed to share what they know with students at Chicago Booth. via Chicago Booth News – Teaching the Secrets of Successful Serial Entrepreneurship.

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ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 6, 2011

John has rightly observed that many small companies, as well as foreign companies trying to get into the United States, have limited budget, and could use 25% of the time of a sales rep in each geography, say, New York, San Francisco, Chicago, and Seattle. I like the idea, and recognize the problem.

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Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

MAY 1, 2012

Instead of doing the boring (and convenient) thing of taking a cheap flight from Chicago to Disneytown, I’m opting to drive through the heartland and a bit of the south — I’m going Gonzeaux (“GAWN zoe”) on my way to FEI. Phil Duncan , Global Chief Design Officer with P&G is a featured speaker at FEI.

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crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Whether you’re walking down the Magnificent Mile in Chicago, buying a sandwich at a bocadillo bar in Seville, or sitting on the beach in Bali, sometimes it feels like the two groups might as well be the Sharks and the Jets. It’s clothing, it’s language, it’s demeanor, and it’s very pervasive.

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