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Franco Francese the owner of Mattone Restaurant and Bar , an Italian-American restaurant, located in the Chicago suburbs knows that too well. Besides a great taste, quality of food served matters a lot. The restaurant was once owned by his father where Franco has been in the business his entire life. We had a chance to interview Franco Francese and asked about his story, how he started his business and the future of Mattone Restaurant and Bar. Tell us your story. MORE
So, I’ve lined up dates in NYC and Chicago. Chicago will be a brown bag lunch session next Friday @ Basecamp HQ. I’m heading back east next week and thought it might make sense to host a couple informal sessions where I could give a bit more of the backstory on indie.vc and where those who’re interested in participating could ask questions. NYC will be next Wed evening @ Kickstarter HQ. RSVP here. RSVP here. These will be very informal and free form sessions. MORE
I will be the keynote speaker at the America Midwest Regional Final competition of the Global Security Challenge (GSC) on September 22nd in Chicago. This event is part of a global competition to deliver innovative solutions to pressing cybersecurity problems. The GSC Security Summit 2009, which will be held November 13 in London, will see the culmination of the six regional finals held around the world in September and October. MORE
But Chicago-based startup MentorMob ( www.mentormob.com ) wants to change that – the free, community-based collaborative service aims to aggregate and organize the best online educational content on any topic, so it’s easier to find. MORE
Click here to sign-up for future Take Action Chicago updates! Meet our friends at Chicago Fair Trade. Chicago Fair Trade believes that consumers in the Chicagoland area play a huge role in the global economy. Chicago Fair Trade | Pop-Up Shop. Take Action Chicago MORE
We see a larger percentage of women using the services of ConVerge (The Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at North Central College) in the Chicago suburb Naperville and increasingly some in non-traditional fields including construction, warehousing, manufacturing healthcare and technology. MORE
One of the cases that I am completing is of the University of Chicago. Perhaps the most prominent venture out of the University of Chicago in recent years is Groupon. Another great success out of the Booth School of Business is Bump Technologies. Two of the founders, David Lieb and Jake Mintz, conceived of the initial idea while in a first year accounting class and eventually won the school’s 2009 New Venture Challenge. Below is an interview with Lieb via Tech Crunch. MORE
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If the number of coworking spaces in a city is is any indication of its entrepreneurial health, Chicago is firing on all cylinders. Resources Start ups chicago community coworking creative entrepreneur inspiration leadership startups MORE
Ask the folks at Hershey, YUM, Johnsonville Sausage, University of Chicago, and Sanofi Pharma — they’ve all taken the course. A brief post to make sure you know about the upcoming Denver, CO public course in Advanced Innovation Facilitation. This is a high value training. It’s partially sponsored so the price is much lower than usual. Here’s a page with details. It’s next week Starting Wednesday February 1, continuing on Feb 2, finishing at noon on Feb. MORE
Each book is ranked on a 5-star scale (5 is best). ** On to Chicago: Rediscovering Robert F. Amazon’s description: “So my thanks to all of you, and now it’s on to Chicago—and let’s win there.”. The post Book #29: On to Chicago appeared first on Begin the Begin. MORE
TechStars Chicago applications are now open. You didn’t know there was a TechStars Chicago? Last night I was in Chicago at 1871 , the amazing 50,000 square foot co-working space in the Chicago Merchandise Mart that has become the convening spot for the digital economy in Chicago and the home of Excelerate Labs. He spent a bunch of time with me and David and suggested we start a TechStars Chicago. Excelerate Labs is now TechStars Chicago. MORE
I just finished reading a wonderful novel, The White Tiger, by Aravind Adiga. It’s a brisk story told in first person by a young Indian entrepreneur. I won’t say much more about the story, but it’s a good one, and deserving of the accolades and prizes its received. Perfect airplane reading, and, it has me [.]. MORE
Adam Hirsen, CEO and co-founder of Chicago-based startup UPshow, suggests entrepreneurs can learn a lot from hobbies. Do our hobbies impact our businesses? Lifestyle aviation leadership lifestyle success MORE
Fintank , the Chicago-based Fintech facilitator, recently hosted the Fintank Blockchain Summit in Chicago. Blockchain is a financial technology platform that is truly a “phenom”, but one with the lasting potential to affect every aspect of our society. MORE
Chicago, Illinois, USA. While Chicago ranks seventh overall according to Compass, it has also been ranked number two on the Inc. In fact, since 2012, Chicago jumped up in the rankings all the way from the number 10 spot to number seven. AngelList Chicago. MORE
John Cerasani, a Chicago area native and Northwestern University alum, is an entrepreneurial success through a number of business endeavors. Advice For The Young At Heart Chicago Funding John Cerasani Paid Training startup startup tips MORE
At this year’s FUND Conference in Chicago, Illinois, over 100 startups presented their early-stage companies in front of hundreds of investors and industry leaders. The Happenstance app shares geolocated and little-known mini-podcasts about Chicago! HQ Location : Chicago, Illinois. MORE
Outsourced financial services firm launches in Chicago to support local startups, small, and mid-sized businesses. San Jose, CA (PRWEB) April 22, 2014 Chicago-based small businesses can now access a full suite of outsourced financial services from small business financial experts, Early Growth Financial Services (EGFS). As EGFS increases the reach of their nationwide expansion, they are pleased to announce the addition of Chicago as one of their hubs. MORE
Marketing Adroll AdWords chicago JJR Marketing Kickstarter Social media marketingAfter 11 years as head of JJR Marketing, a Chicagoland marketing firm serving start-ups to Fortune 500s, I still delight in helping companies find the “right recipe” for their marketing. MORE
I recently interviewed Motoko Hunt of AJPR for Search Engine Strategies Chicago where she will be speaking in the Search Around the World: Europe, Asia/Pacific & Latin America panel. I speak at SES Chicago and other conferences in US, Europe and Asia including SES, SMX and AdTech. MORE
Imagine my delight when crepe shops began popping up around the city of Chicago. And now, to further my delight, a Chicago creperie has posted a project on crowdSPRING. The original thought was, “how come there isn’t a place like this near Chicago?” MORE
KILN USA is, by an amazing coincidence, conducting a public Innovation Facilitation course in October, at the historic Keith House , in Chicago. Three Essentials for Magical Innovation Facilitation. An essential ingredient to successful innovation projects is good facilitation. MORE
I did not get much notice for the Oracle MCX event in Chicago this week, so could only spend a day there, but even in that short timeframe I got the vibe over and over that things are finally humming. MORE
Contributed by Martha Carney, Executive Director of the Chicago area North Central College, Converge Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Community Incubators and Accelerators Seed and Angel Investors Startups accelerator chicago ConVerge Mentorship MORE
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. MORE
Existing incubators like 1871 in Chicago , or the Idea Center at Notre Dame are examples where you can rent space for a short term period. For a day or two off-site consider spaces like Catalyst Ranch (Chicago). Off-Site Innovation can indeed spur creativity. MORE
From the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business: When Scott Freedman came to Chicago Booth as a student in the Full-Time MBA Program two years ago, he set out to create a start-up medical company using his background as the designer of orthopedic medical devices. via Chicago Booth News – Just How Responsible Does a Company Have to Be? MORE
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When we first conceived of the idea that would ultimately become crowdSPRING, we never even discussed the possibility of starting the company anywhere but Chicago – it never occurred to us that we might have an easier go of it elsewhere, or that we might be able to tap into resources not available to us here. We live in the Chicago area. Our families live in the Chicago area. Our friends live in the Chicago area. MORE
The Austin conference was the inaugural Texas event after several successful Chicago FUND Conference events. Earlier this year at the FUND Conference in Austin, Texas, over 100 startups presented their early-stage companies in front of hundreds of investors and industry leaders. MORE
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. MORE
Well, if you happen to be a company in Chicago, search no more! There are a good number of IT companies in Chicago that service small to medium sized businesses who range widely in quality of service. It was during this time that the “snowpocalypse” hit Chicago. MORE
This year we are going to Chicago – I’m heading out in about an hour. I think Chicago will be perfect for us. The post The Upcoming Weekend With My Dad In Chicago appeared first on Feld Thoughts. Personal Chicago cubs father jeff hyman son stan feld troy henikoff MORE
If the number of coworking spaces in a city is is any indication of its entrepreneurial health, Chicago is firing on all cylinders. With these positives in mind, we’ve gathered together some of the most interesting coworking spaces in Chicago. MakeOffices has three locations in Chicago. MORE
Founded this year, the company organically grew to 200 photographers and more than 1,000 users in Chicago within a few months. Marketing People Startups Technology chicago Fautus Innovation Lawyer market disrupter market research Minimum Viable Product MVP photography MORE
Scoring a premium table in a vaunted restaurant in Chicago’s dining scene – one of the most vibrant in the United States – can be a daunting task. Ideaspotting Chicago concierge service dining reservation Table Host MORE
University of Chicago students take a hack at the textbook and course materials market. Abraham, a graduate student at the University of Chicago, was standing in line at the campus bookstore last fall when he realized he was about to pay for something he’d already bought: the readings in his course pack. The team participated in the University of Chicago Booth School of Business’ New Venture Challenge, came in second place, and walked away with $18,000. MORE
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. Troy reminded me about the Chicago Venture Summit , which is coming up on 10/14 and 10/15. MORE
Thursday, September 13, 2018, The Keith House, Chicago. The Instructor: Gregg Fraley is a master trainer and facilitator who has worked with: Sanofi, Abbvie, Coca-Cola, P&G, US Cellular, YUM, Georgia Pacific, and the University of Chicago, to name a few. Innovation Intensive . MORE
So, you may be surprised when I bend over backwards to promote Intrapreneurship Chicago 2016. Chicago area innovators and intrapreneurs, take note. If you’re in the Chicago area you wouldn’t even need a hotel room. MORE
Brad and David , with typical Rockies cool, are here to talk about their new book, “Do More Faster” (buy it more this startup ). Brad and David embody early stage investing as it should be and it’s great to hear such an inspirational set of speakers. For me, in venture for about 10 years now, guys like Brad are the reason why I joined the business and thought “investing can be done differently”. Embracing ignorance , avoiding arrogance. MORE
An “out of the blue” telephone call has me appearing on cable tv in Chicago tonight at 7 PM CST. Campbell is the Chicago chapter NSA President (technically it’s NSA Illinois). MORE
Chicago Related Topics 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. Troy reminded me about the Chicago Venture Summit , which is coming up on 10/14 and 10/15.
Feld Thoughts
FEBRUARY 1, 2013
TechStars Chicago applications are now open. You didn’t know there was a TechStars Chicago? Last night I was in Chicago at 1871 , the amazing 50,000 square foot co-working space in the Chicago Merchandise Mart that has become the convening spot for the digital economy in Chicago and the home of Excelerate Labs. He spent a bunch of time with me and David and suggested we start a TechStars Chicago. Excelerate Labs is now TechStars Chicago.
The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
Click here to sign-up for future Take Action Chicago updates! Meet our friends at Chicago Fair Trade. Chicago Fair Trade believes that consumers in the Chicagoland area play a huge role in the global economy. Chicago Fair Trade | Pop-Up Shop. Take Action Chicago
Feld Thoughts
MAY 6, 2016
This year we are going to Chicago – I’m heading out in about an hour. I think Chicago will be perfect for us. The post The Upcoming Weekend With My Dad In Chicago appeared first on Feld Thoughts. Personal Chicago cubs father jeff hyman son stan feld troy henikoff
Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook
MAY 10, 2016
So, you may be surprised when I bend over backwards to promote Intrapreneurship Chicago 2016. Chicago area innovators and intrapreneurs, take note. If you’re in the Chicago area you wouldn’t even need a hotel room.
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. With these positives in mind, we’ve gathered together some of the most interesting coworking spaces in Chicago. MakeOffices has three locations in Chicago.
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. Resources Start ups chicago community coworking creative entrepreneur inspiration leadership startups
Jeff Hilimire
AUGUST 23, 2018
Each book is ranked on a 5-star scale (5 is best). ** On to Chicago: Rediscovering Robert F. Amazon’s description: “So my thanks to all of you, and now it’s on to Chicago—and let’s win there.”. The post Book #29: On to Chicago appeared first on Begin the Begin.
Hearpreneur
JANUARY 17, 2018
Franco Francese the owner of Mattone Restaurant and Bar , an Italian-American restaurant, located in the Chicago suburbs knows that too well. Besides a great taste, quality of food served matters a lot. The restaurant was once owned by his father where Franco has been in the business his entire life. We had a chance to interview Franco Francese and asked about his story, how he started his business and the future of Mattone Restaurant and Bar. Tell us your story.
The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
At this year’s FUND Conference in Chicago, Illinois, over 100 startups presented their early-stage companies in front of hundreds of investors and industry leaders. The Happenstance app shares geolocated and little-known mini-podcasts about Chicago! HQ Location : Chicago, Illinois.
Bryce Dot VC
JANUARY 7, 2015
So, I’ve lined up dates in NYC and Chicago. Chicago will be a brown bag lunch session next Friday @ Basecamp HQ. I’m heading back east next week and thought it might make sense to host a couple informal sessions where I could give a bit more of the backstory on indie.vc and where those who’re interested in participating could ask questions. NYC will be next Wed evening @ Kickstarter HQ. RSVP here. RSVP here. These will be very informal and free form sessions.
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.
Early Growth Financial Services
APRIL 23, 2014
Outsourced financial services firm launches in Chicago to support local startups, small, and mid-sized businesses. San Jose, CA (PRWEB) April 22, 2014 Chicago-based small businesses can now access a full suite of outsourced financial services from small business financial experts, Early Growth Financial Services (EGFS). As EGFS increases the reach of their nationwide expansion, they are pleased to announce the addition of Chicago as one of their hubs.
The Startup Magazine
JULY 16, 2018
The Austin conference was the inaugural Texas event after several successful Chicago FUND Conference events. Earlier this year at the FUND Conference in Austin, Texas, over 100 startups presented their early-stage companies in front of hundreds of investors and industry leaders.
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.
Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Existing incubators like 1871 in Chicago , or the Idea Center at Notre Dame are examples where you can rent space for a short term period. For a day or two off-site consider spaces like Catalyst Ranch (Chicago). Off-Site Innovation can indeed spur creativity.
crowdSPRING Blog
JANUARY 25, 2010
When we first conceived of the idea that would ultimately become crowdSPRING, we never even discussed the possibility of starting the company anywhere but Chicago – it never occurred to us that we might have an easier go of it elsewhere, or that we might be able to tap into resources not available to us here. We live in the Chicago area. Our families live in the Chicago area. Our friends live in the Chicago area.
Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook
AUGUST 28, 2018
Thursday, September 13, 2018, The Keith House, Chicago. The Instructor: Gregg Fraley is a master trainer and facilitator who has worked with: Sanofi, Abbvie, Coca-Cola, P&G, US Cellular, YUM, Georgia Pacific, and the University of Chicago, to name a few. Innovation Intensive .
Campus Entrepreneurship
JUNE 28, 2011
From the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business: When Scott Freedman came to Chicago Booth as a student in the Full-Time MBA Program two years ago, he set out to create a start-up medical company using his background as the designer of orthopedic medical devices. via Chicago Booth News – Just How Responsible Does a Company Have to Be?
The Startup Magazine
OCTOBER 18, 2017
Fintank , the Chicago-based Fintech facilitator, recently hosted the Fintank Blockchain Summit in Chicago. Blockchain is a financial technology platform that is truly a “phenom”, but one with the lasting potential to affect every aspect of our society.
Eric Friedman
NOVEMBER 10, 2008
I recently interviewed Motoko Hunt of AJPR for Search Engine Strategies Chicago where she will be speaking in the Search Around the World: Europe, Asia/Pacific & Latin America panel. I speak at SES Chicago and other conferences in US, Europe and Asia including SES, SMX and AdTech.
The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
Founded this year, the company organically grew to 200 photographers and more than 1,000 users in Chicago within a few months. Marketing People Startups Technology chicago Fautus Innovation Lawyer market disrupter market research Minimum Viable Product MVP photography
The Startup Magazine
MAY 31, 2017
We see a larger percentage of women using the services of ConVerge (The Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at North Central College) in the Chicago suburb Naperville and increasingly some in non-traditional fields including construction, warehousing, manufacturing healthcare and technology.
The Startup Magazine
JULY 10, 2017
Contributed by Martha Carney, Executive Director of the Chicago area North Central College, Converge Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Community Incubators and Accelerators Seed and Angel Investors Startups accelerator chicago ConVerge Mentorship
Up and Running
JULY 21, 2016
Chicago, Illinois, USA. While Chicago ranks seventh overall according to Compass, it has also been ranked number two on the Inc. In fact, since 2012, Chicago jumped up in the rankings all the way from the number 10 spot to number seven. AngelList Chicago.
YoungUpstarts
MAY 11, 2012
John Cerasani, a Chicago area native and Northwestern University alum, is an entrepreneurial success through a number of business endeavors. Advice For The Young At Heart Chicago Funding John Cerasani Paid Training startup startup tips
The Startup Magazine
DECEMBER 7, 2017
Community People Academy Leadership Aurora University bachelors degree brian neese chicago Deb Calvert Dennis C Parker Ed Ruggero Education John Spence leadership MBA nonprofit personal leadership philosophy vision
The Startup Magazine
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
Marketing Adroll AdWords chicago JJR Marketing Kickstarter Social media marketingAfter 11 years as head of JJR Marketing, a Chicagoland marketing firm serving start-ups to Fortune 500s, I still delight in helping companies find the “right recipe” for their marketing.
Campus Entrepreneurship
JUNE 1, 2011
University of Chicago students take a hack at the textbook and course materials market. Abraham, a graduate student at the University of Chicago, was standing in line at the campus bookstore last fall when he realized he was about to pay for something he’d already bought: the readings in his course pack. The team participated in the University of Chicago Booth School of Business’ New Venture Challenge, came in second place, and walked away with $18,000.
Pascal's View
AUGUST 21, 2009
I will be the keynote speaker at the America Midwest Regional Final competition of the Global Security Challenge (GSC) on September 22nd in Chicago. This event is part of a global competition to deliver innovative solutions to pressing cybersecurity problems. The GSC Security Summit 2009, which will be held November 13 in London, will see the culmination of the six regional finals held around the world in September and October.
Fred Destin
OCTOBER 28, 2010
Brad and David , with typical Rockies cool, are here to talk about their new book, “Do More Faster” (buy it more this startup ). Brad and David embody early stage investing as it should be and it’s great to hear such an inspirational set of speakers. For me, in venture for about 10 years now, guys like Brad are the reason why I joined the business and thought “investing can be done differently”. Embracing ignorance , avoiding arrogance.
Campus Entrepreneurship
JANUARY 1, 2012
One of the cases that I am completing is of the University of Chicago. Perhaps the most prominent venture out of the University of Chicago in recent years is Groupon. Another great success out of the Booth School of Business is Bump Technologies. Two of the founders, David Lieb and Jake Mintz, conceived of the initial idea while in a first year accounting class and eventually won the school’s 2009 New Venture Challenge. Below is an interview with Lieb via Tech Crunch.
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 5, 2012
But Chicago-based startup MentorMob ( www.mentormob.com ) wants to change that – the free, community-based collaborative service aims to aggregate and organize the best online educational content on any topic, so it’s easier to find.
Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook
AUGUST 24, 2014
KILN USA is, by an amazing coincidence, conducting a public Innovation Facilitation course in October, at the historic Keith House , in Chicago. Three Essentials for Magical Innovation Facilitation. An essential ingredient to successful innovation projects is good facilitation.
Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook
JANUARY 24, 2013
An “out of the blue” telephone call has me appearing on cable tv in Chicago tonight at 7 PM CST. Campbell is the Chicago chapter NSA President (technically it’s NSA Illinois).
crowdSPRING Blog
OCTOBER 11, 2011
Imagine my delight when crepe shops began popping up around the city of Chicago. And now, to further my delight, a Chicago creperie has posted a project on crowdSPRING. The original thought was, “how come there isn’t a place like this near Chicago?”
Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook
JANUARY 26, 2017
Ask the folks at Hershey, YUM, Johnsonville Sausage, University of Chicago, and Sanofi Pharma — they’ve all taken the course. A brief post to make sure you know about the upcoming Denver, CO public course in Advanced Innovation Facilitation. This is a high value training. It’s partially sponsored so the price is much lower than usual. Here’s a page with details. It’s next week Starting Wednesday February 1, continuing on Feb 2, finishing at noon on Feb.
deal architect
APRIL 15, 2018
I did not get much notice for the Oracle MCX event in Chicago this week, so could only spend a day there, but even in that short timeframe I got the vibe over and over that things are finally humming.
crowdSPRING Blog
OCTOBER 23, 2012
Well, if you happen to be a company in Chicago, search no more! There are a good number of IT companies in Chicago that service small to medium sized businesses who range widely in quality of service. It was during this time that the “snowpocalypse” hit Chicago.
YFS Magazine
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Adam Hirsen, CEO and co-founder of Chicago-based startup UPshow, suggests entrepreneurs can learn a lot from hobbies. Do our hobbies impact our businesses? Lifestyle aviation leadership lifestyle success
Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook
JANUARY 23, 2011
I just finished reading a wonderful novel, The White Tiger, by Aravind Adiga. It’s a brisk story told in first person by a young Indian entrepreneur. I won’t say much more about the story, but it’s a good one, and deserving of the accolades and prizes its received. Perfect airplane reading, and, it has me [.].
Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook
JULY 20, 2010
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crowdSPRING Blog
FEBRUARY 22, 2010
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