crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

How do I find good technical co-founders? Phenomenal Reddit AMA … I’m Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation – [link]. Good (short) video interview with Kevin Willer about the value 1871 Chicago offers entrepreneurs – [link]. Quora – [link]. Venture Math 101 – [link].

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 21, 2017

2 – Advertising Agency & Boutique PR and Advertising Agencies. 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. Thanks to Natalie Harper, Harper PR. #3 Image Credit: Natalie Harper.

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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]. Fighting among co-founders is healthy- [link]. Practical Advice From Female Entrepreneurs Who Stand Out In A Sea Of Dudes | Fast Company – [link].

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 29, 2017

And fun we’ve been having crossing the the country helping companies communicate better with their customers and co-workers. PR and Prose. Thanks to Lauren Gilmore, PR and Prose ! #9- I remember hearing the Spanx founder, Sara Blakely, talk about brand names and how having a strong K sound in your name made it more memorable.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

But in the end we selected David Lin , a superstar who did 4 years at the technology investment banking firm Montgomery & Co and 4 years as Director of Strategy at the comparison shopping site PriceGrabber where he dealt with many operational issues. He’s a star who has a very intuitive feel for technology and … no MBA.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 19, 2019

Listing the co-founders initials and adding Realty would project the same old. I chose DevBev Co. Thanks to Devin Beverage, DevBev Co. ! #6- My co-founder and I came up with our company name by getting really drunk one night. Basically we charge 1% per side on a transaction instead of the normal 2.5%

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

I gave him the same advice I give nearly all over-worked, control-freak, do-everything-yourself startup founders: “Your number one priority isn’t any of these things. There’s you and your killer CTO co-founder. It’s a very cool vibe at Founder’s Coop. I’m sure there’s much more.

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Up and Running

APRIL 1, 2015

David Daneshgar, Gregg Weisstein, and Farbod Shoraka, the founders of BloomNation.com. But, of course, they need funding—and wouldn’t you know it, one of the founders is a world class poker player. So, from the consumer end, the founders believed they could do better. Creating a better experience for both florists and consumers.

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Startup Lessons Learned

APRIL 17, 2010

► August (2) SXSW Case Study: SlideShare goes freemium ► July (4) Case Study: kaChing, Anatomy of a Pivot Some IPO speculation Founder personalities and the “first-class man&# th. The visionary’s lament The Superbowl ad test Lo, my 57692 subscribers, who are you? Take a look and let me know what you think.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 29, 2021

Both of our founders have struggled with mental health, and have found solace in counseling, journaling, and lots of self-reflection. 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.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 14, 2017

million+ company, with 60+ team members doing tours in NYC, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington DC and Los Angeles.”. I’m Shelia Fitzgerald, owner and founder of EliteFitz, a destination inspired women’s boutique. We have an amazing co-parenting style that works for both of us, and we’re both happy.

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Up and Running

APRIL 17, 2013

Google was a private company and their CEO and co-founder was visiting his and my alma mater in Ann Arbor, the University of Michigan, where I had just graduated a few months prior and was bumming around getting my own startup off the ground. Tech-Nation turns it’s lonely eyes to you.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 27, 2017

She is the co-founder and CEO of ZipSprout dot com that is doing a very innovative take on helping organizations wherever they are matched with local nonprofit and community organizations as a way to create marketing partnerships, a very, very innovative approach, check it out. She is the co-founder and CEO of ZipSprout dot com.

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Hearpreneur

JULY 20, 2018

6- Using the idea of Chicago sports team colors. Using the idea of that Chicago sports team colors and the fact that I was born and raised as a Northsider – things started to come together. Thanks to Robyn Lanci, Owl PR ! #12- Ebooks4fashion was a very short name, easy to remember and it works perfectly for my audience.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

8 Startup Founders Reveal Their #1 User Acquisition Tactic | Treehouse - [link]. If, Why, and How Founders Should Hire a “Professional” CEO | Reid Hoffman - [link]. Avoid the 50/50 co-founder model – here’s why - [link]. Chicago’s Exploding Tech Startup Scene: Second to None – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Co-Founder, Micah Baldwin – [link]. Immigrants founded 7000 tech co’s from 1995-2006 – [link]. Good startup lessons shared by @robjohnson & joshfraser (founders) about EventVue failure - [link]. The Story Behind My Chicago Start-Up: What Worked and What Didn’t - [link].

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 19, 2015

I am founder on an unconventional online gallery, The Art and Craft Gallery. When I decided to create full time creative business, I couldn’t find online marketers or PR services who understand the creative process, this meant I was doing everything in the business from online presence, to markets and exhibits which resulted in burnout.

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crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Old and New School Angel Investing Philosophies Clash in Chicago – [link]. Speaking of tattoos – Interview with @micah , CEO & co-founder of Graphic.ly – [link]. Fight When it’s Time to Fight. Be Gracious When It’s Time to Give In – [link].

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Brandanew

JANUARY 8, 2016

Most small business and Startup founders are talking about customer engagement and social presence beyond the customary likes and one-post-a-month schedules. Maggie Kravchuk , Rubenstein, PR. Maggie Kravchuk has had work experience on social media brand management and now works for Rubenstein PR. Tool 5: Klout. Tool 6: Nuvi.

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Startup Lessons Learned

MAY 20, 2011

Co-founder, Backblaze. Founder, House of Mikko. Co-founder and CTO, Sharethrough. Co-founder and CTO, Saygent. Founder, BlueSpark. Co-founder, Polyvore. Founder, Monsoon and Badmash. Founder, Tout. Founder, Crowdvine. phdc Flip 'n' Learn Shivani Khanna.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 22, 2017

I am the Founder of Sonjara, Inc – a woman owned small business in Northern Virginia. After years working in fashion PR/Marketing in NYC and Milan, and then as a co-founder/owner of a Brooklyn-based rock ’n’ roll play space for kids under 5, I found myself becoming overly excited about my friends starting new businesses.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 13, 2012

My tenure at crowdSPRING has included working on PR, marketing, and mastering our co-founder Mike’s filing system. Editor’s note: Amanda Warner, the author of this post, graduated last week from Columbia College Chicago, where she was Class Valedictorian. Sincerely, Your Mentee.

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 18, 2013

Warby Parker Co-Founder: Creating A Strong Brand Without Marketing | PSFK – [link]. VC funding in Chicago is down more than 40% – [link]. Linkedin Founder Reid Hoffman’s Advice for Entrepreneurs | KISSmetrics Blog – [link]. Here Are 9 Tips | Forbes – [link]. Forbes – [link].

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 15, 2017

As a result, I cofounded Artemis Health, a company that offers a benefit optimization data platform for employers. I started my PR and marketing firm since I love startups and want to give them a chance to grow. We help sales people find the right scents on their hunt for the best sales prospects. Thanks to Mikko Honkanen, Vainu ! #17-

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 14, 2015

Many franchise systems who receive support from our sister company, iFranchise Group — a premiere franchise consulting group — would ask where could they find services in PR, SEO, and website development. I received my MBA with high honors from the University of Chicago and I’m a third-gernation small business entrepreneur.

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