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Checking in on the Chicago Lean Startup Challenge

November 1, 2011

A few weeks ago we wrote about the kick-off of the Chicago Lean Start-up Challenge. As a reminder, The Lean Start-up Challenge is not a business plan competition. It is.

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iFindit: Not Just for the Homeless

October 28, 2011

Apps for Metro Chicago Community Round winners were announced recently and iFindit was listed as a top winner. The app is designed to assist Chicago’s lower income residents access crucial services like.

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Editorial

5Degrees – A Search For Tech Talent

October 25, 2011

I originally agreed to write for Tech.Li planning to document my summer internship at 5Degrees. However, since I started writing I have also been talking about tech talent in Chicago. Tech.

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Groupon Offers Its Stock As Groupon?

October 25, 2011

By now it’s old news that the shine is off for Groupon’s IPO. Previously valued at $25 Billion, Groupon’s IPO is now expected to be valued at $10 – $12.

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People Are Awesome – Thoughts on TEDxMidwest

October 20, 2011

If I had one word to describe my feelings leading up to TEDxMidwest last week, it would be: intimidation. Of course I was ecstatic about the opportunity to attend and.

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CIW Partner Program : Kauffman Foundation Midwest Entrepreneur Summit

October 18, 2011

Chicago Ideas Week offered a unique experience. Last week I went to a couple of the CIW events and walked away with a positive feeling that Chicago is moving in the.

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CIW Megatalk: TIME Presents, Innovation & Influence â€“ Review

October 14, 2011

A review of Chicago Ideas Week Megatalk: TIME Presents, Innovation & Influence

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SweetHack Comes to the Windy City

October 13, 2011

With Chicago Ideas Week underway the weekend is full of talks, labs, and programs designed to spread innovation throughout the city. Just in case you can’t get enough, SweetHack is.

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Chicago Startup Dabble Challenges Mayor Emanuel to Teach a Class

October 12, 2011

Chicago startup Dabble has launched a not-for-profit initiative called “Learn From” in an effort to convince Mayor Emanuel to teach a one-time class for the Chicago community. “Learn From is.

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Chicago Tech Talent – Some Ideas

October 11, 2011

It’s been a couple of weeks since I kicked off my quest to find out where the tech talent is in Chicago, Chicago Tech Talent: The Series. While I’ve made.