crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2017

If the number of coworking spaces in a city is is any indication of its entrepreneurial health, Chicago is firing on all cylinders. Based on a recent survey by Newmark Grubb Knight Frank and Chicago Creative Space there are 41 coworking spaces in the city, covering a staggering 868,124 square feet of space.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 9, 2014

The image above is an interesting project from Strava, showing a heatmat of bike paths in the Chicago area. Here’s a link to the Chicago map, but you can easily navigate to another geographic area. The key to modern blog design: promote UX by retiring your sidebar | Webdesigner Depot – crowdspring.co/1kkXsox.

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Feld Thoughts

JULY 22, 2011

In the spirit of Fred Wilson’s awesome blog series MBA Mondays , I’ve decided to write a series of posts about this and asked for suggestions. I got a bunch, but one that stood out was from a group of incoming MBA students at the University of Chicago Booth.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 27, 2013

Some of our most successful deals have been in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Baltimore and London. VC has operated as an “old boys club”, with access to capital often requiring entrance through an elite university engineering department in one of two cities. That seems pretty superficial!”.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

That was the topic of my keynote at Seedcon, an event hosted by the University of Chicago, where I am a graduate of the MBA program. The left hand side was dinner, terminal 3, Chicago O’Hare. As I’ve written about before, You’d Have to be a Big Baby to Complain about Being a VC. Entrepreneurshit. I Hate Losing.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 25, 2018

We’re partial to Chicago. Chicago is home to many successful startups, including crowdspring, Chicago boasts a thriving startup scene, an incredible 10 times a return on investment, and pretty outstanding hot dogs. Beyond Chicago, there are many other great cities in the US for startups and entrepreneurs.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 16, 2014

Very good overview from Chicago Tribune on Chicago’s coworking spaces – crowdspring.co/1uUmhyF. Another billion dollar exist for a Chicago tech company (Fieldglass) – crowdspring.co/1g4kMtQ. How to Plan Your Content Marketing Strategy Beyond the Blog (Part 1 of 2) – crowdspring.co/1uUryGu.

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

We are so proud to be a part of the entrepreneurial and technology community in Chicago where we are based. 33 Best SEO Tools for Blogging – crowdspring.co/1t2l0kr. This week’s Fresh from the SPRING features cS Creative, diselgl! | @crowdSPRING Blog – crowdspring.co/1Eigo27. A Data-Driven Answer – crowdspring.co/10L7bRG.

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2012

Seth’s Blog: The cycle of customers who care - [link]. Why I Sold My Startup Instead Of Taking VC Money | Built In Chicago - [link]. Chicago’s Startup Community Grows Outside Of Groupon’s Shadow | Chicagoist - [link]. Seth’s Blog: The cycle of customers who care - [link].

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Eric is the creator of the Lean Startup methodology and the author of the popular entrepreneurship blog Startup Lessons Learned. Thursday, September 22 - Chicago + Around the World The Chicago Lean Startup Circle and Northwestern University are hosting me on my birthday. Register here. Location: SF Club Office Time: 6 p.m.

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Board Effect

APRIL 17, 2019

in entering into an agreement with the City of Chicago; and to sign for and perform any and all responsibilities in relation to such agreement. . Approved: March 4, 2018 Location: 4200 Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. . Writing a Certified Board Resolution.

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Chicago’s startup engine roars | Chicago Tribune - crowdspring.co/16aYZLL. 10 Brand New and Free Tools for Designers | Vandelay Design Blog - crowdspring.co/GZCqP8. 45 Amazing and Free Photoshop Actions | Vandelay Design Blog - crowdspring.co/GZCY7z. The New Science of Who Sits Where at Work | WSJ - crowdspring.co/1gq3TGK.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 30, 2017

As always, we’re excited about listing Chicago on our list of top cities for startups and entrepreneurs. Chicago stands alone among the “biggest and baddest of startup cities” when it comes to profitability, according to PitchBook. billion in funding last year, and Chicago is host to a multitude of promising start-ups.

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View from Seed

AUGUST 10, 2021

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. pre-seed round for the company (Hologram was fka Konekt).

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 22, 2012

There are dozens of blogs written by MBA professors that can let you see into their professional lives, get commentary on the latest news, and even find advice for starting a career in business. These blogs touch on a wide range of business issues, from mergers and acquisitions to executive training. The Business Ethics Blog.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 15, 2010

He had followed me on Twitter and sent me a nice message about my blog. So when I saw the merely mortal Tristan with a normal sized Twitter following I clicked through to his link, saw his blog, saw that he was a second year at Stanford and just thought, “hey, he seems like an interesting guy. before having 300k followers!).

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David Cohen

MAY 17, 2013

As Tak Lo, a participant from last year, writes in this blog post : “I owe a lot to the experience that essentially kickstarted my entrepreneurship journey.”. Since then, many of these founders have used what they gained from the experience to propel their companies toward greater success: Nexercise was accepted to TechStars Chicago.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 4, 2013

I mentor other entrepreneurs informally and also through TechStars (Chicago) and Founder Institute. When I offer advice in the crowdSPRING Blog, for example, such as in my recent article on How Your Small Business or Startup Can Hire A Good Lawyer , I always try to include actionable steps and examples. Often, general advice is useful.

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2012

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]. 103 Free Flag icons Sets | Design share blog – [link]. 800+ Creative Tech Brushes for Photoshop | Graphic Design Inspiration Blog – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Inside the Mind of a Technical Founder | OpenView Blog by Larry Kim – crowdspring.co/1u7Fz1b. Activate or Die: 10+ Ways You Can Improve Your User Activation for SaaS – Part 2 | 500 Startups Blog – crowdspring.co/1rgMYgu. Fresh from the SPRING: LuW | crowdSPRING Blog – crowdspring.co/XCfxcf. 1uDICQm.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 22, 2021

It took them two years to expand to their next city, Chicago. References: * [link] ** [link] [link] Originally published on Marketplace Design Blog by Fiona MacDougall Why do marketplaces make great businesses? And if you don’t believe me, take a look at the more established marketplaces. So get cracking!

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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 missing piece is getting reviewed by campus blogs and newspapers, which I advised Chris to look into.

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Something new for the Chicago tech community – crowdspring.co/1bXLS29. A Web Designer’s Guide to Choosing Product and Business Names | Vandelay Design Blog – crowdspring.co/18Ga1qJ. 25 Colorful Website Designs that Stand Out | Vandelay Design Blog – crowdspring.co/18GhGmV. 18GiY1f.

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Up and Running

MARCH 4, 2013

Entrepreneur Zack Price is guest blogging his experience this week on the 2013 StartupBus as it makes its way from Chicago to SXSW in Austin. Before we left Chicago, I emailed the grandaddy of the Lean Startup movement , Eric Reis , for some ultra lean skinny tips. Chicago Startup Guy. This is Doyle.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 30, 2017

As always, we’re excited about listing Chicago on our list of top cities for startups and entrepreneurs. Chicago stands alone among the “biggest and baddest of startup cities” when it comes to profitability, according to PitchBook. billion in funding last year, and Chicago is host to a multitude of promising start-ups.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

The screenshot on the left features Becky McCray’s Small Biz Survival blog – an excellent resource for rural and small town businesses. 10 Insights From SocialDevCamp Chicago – [link]. Here are some of the links that I’ve liked and shared this past week about startups, entrepreneurship and leadership.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 25, 2018

We’re partial to Chicago. Chicago is home to many successful startups, including crowdspring, Chicago boasts a thriving startup scene, an incredible 10 times a return on investment, and pretty outstanding hot dogs. Beyond Chicago, there are many other great cities in the US for startups and entrepreneurs.

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2014

5 basic legal considerations for startups | Chicago Tribune – crowdspring.co/1na3gI5. David vs. Goliath: Lean Startup Advantages | OpenView Blog – crowdspring.co/1x2JFtG. Small Business and Startups: The Elements of Good Advice | crowdSPRING Blog – crowdspring.co/1pC51rT. Before the Startup – crowdspring.co/1rGYDDQ.

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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. She writes the blog Sramana Mitra On Strategy and is author of the Entrepreneur Journeys book series and Vision India 2020.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 18, 2013

What Company Culture IS and IS NOT | Rand’s Blog – [link]. The 6 Marketing Metrics Your CEO Actually Cares About [Cheat Sheet] | Hubspot Blog - [link]. 30% of Excelerate Labs CEO’s have been women – Chicago more diverse that most and growing! - [link]. Humans need to know why – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Chicago can be better than Silicon Valley (when it comes to promoting women entrepreneurs) | by Sharon Schneider - crowdspring.co/18J09d4. Content Marketing Through Storytelling: Beastie Boys And Girls | crowdSPRING Blog - crowdspring.co/18RktZE. Scalable Web Design | Treehouse Blog - crowdspring.co/18Jd0vS. 1hS7C2Y.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 31, 2018

Real Estate Signage: How to Create Signs That Sell | @crowdspring Blog – [link] #RealEstate #RealEstateAgency #Marketing #signage pic.twitter.com/ybaJkl3f29. "Chicago moved up nine spots to No. appeared first on crowdspring Blog. . — crowdspring (@crowdspring) August 27, 2018. " [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Excellent podcast: Seth Godin on Blogging, Business Books, & Creating Content that Matters – [link]. 10 excellent blogs about industrial design – [link]. A quarter of all Chicago-area mortgages underwater – [link]. Google acquires Zagat – [link]. The Best 40 Beer Print Advertisements – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

Inside Google’s Culture of Success and Employee Happiness | KISSmetrics Blog – [link]. 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].

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 22, 2013

Chicago’s most active entrepreneurial networking groups | Crain’s Chicago Business – [link]. 22 Quick Tips To Better Care for Introverts and Extroverts | The Buffer Blog – [link]. Get Out of the Way | Entrepreneur – [link]. 7 Qualities Every Start-up Employee Needs | by Jeff Haden – [link].

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Duct Tape Marketing

OCTOBER 4, 2023

And then as blogs came out, I started ghost writing for executives, blog posts and interviews and all kinds of stuff. And so instead of this and this, I'll say this, this, this, and it's intentional, but it drives your Chicago style guide editor crazy. So I have the Chicago manual style. Ann (13:03): Yeah.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 14, 2015

” Ezra was recently a Kauffman Fellow (meaning a tribe of aspiring VCs who get apprenticeship and have a cohort of classmates, many of whom will go on to be VCs), is a senior associate at a Chicago-based fund called Chicago Ventures and is an alum of my alma mater, University of Chicago, GSB. My other secret on blogging?

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