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Female Founder Interview – Olga Camargo Leads Latinas Fintech Advisory

The Startup Magazine

Olga has a great story as CEO and Founder of SHENIX , a Chicago-based fintech app company focused on financial education and advisory services for Latinas. Negocios Now named Olga among Chicago’s Most Influential 50 Latinos. Crain’s Chicago Business named Olga among “Chicago’s Most Powerful Latinos” in 2019.

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What Makes a Successful Startup Community? Is it Possible to Build One Where You Live?

Both Sides of the Table

Today I’d like to talk about what startup communities outside of Silicon Valley look like, how they emerge and what makes them take hold. Most of what I think about startup communities came from mentorship by Brad Feld through hours of private discussion and debate. Think Fred Wilson, Tony Hsieh or Brad Feld.

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The Rapidly Growing Chicago and LA Startup Communities

Feld Thoughts

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. While they invest nationally, they have deep roots in both cities and are key players in the respective startup communities, along with the cities at large.

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Setting a Standard Spotlight: Beal Properties Gives Back to Chicago

The Startup Magazine

Beal Properties, a Chicago-based property management company, is one of the companies determined to set a new standard for how businesses function in a community. Community Commitment. As a result, the response from property managers can significantly impact the lives of renters. How Beal’s Business Helps Renters.

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Capacity Building Grants for Nonprofits in 2022

Board Effect

Communication. Financial management. Oregon Community Foundation. Capacity Building Grants: Chicago. FHL Bank Chicago. SVP Chicago. The Chicago Community Trust. Bainbridge Community Foundation. Determine where a capacity building grant would be most impactful. Strategic planning.

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Strengthening Community Ties: How Nonprofit Leaders Can Better Approach Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Board Effect

While they’re experts at running nonprofit organizations, nonprofit board members don’t always understand their communities or the social context of the issues that affect their constituencies. The issue of nonprofit diversity presents an opportunity for nonprofit board members to become more greatly connected to their communities.

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Author Interview: Alex Jimenez and His Entrepreneurship Book, The Big Idea

The Startup Magazine

The Startup Magazine recently caught up with teen author Alex Jimenez, 14, of Chicago, USA, a first-time author who launched his new book, “The Big Idea” by Fig Factor Media Publishing. The last and third lesson (golden nugget) that I’ve learned on a daily basis is time management. Lurie Children’s Hospital.