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There may be another winner in the bout between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson - Netflix, celebrating the holidays on a city cruise and a local organization empowering underrepresented tech founders.
There may be another winner in the bout between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson - Netflix, celebrating the holidays on a city cruise and a local organization empowering underrepresented tech founders.
There may be another winner in the bout between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson - Netflix, celebrating the holidays on a city cruise and a local organization empowering underrepresented tech founders.
There may be another winner in the bout between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson - Netflix, celebrating the holidays on a city cruise and a local organization empowering underrepresented tech founders.
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about the recent NAR settlement and how it is impacting buyers and sellers, and her takeaways from Friday’s August labor report. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about Chicago not ranking in the top 20 in the US and […]
Segment 1: Phillip Shaw, CFP, Senior Advisor, Goldstone Financial Group, tells John about inflation continuing to come down, what that means for Fed policy and interest rates, how many rate cuts he expects to see this year, why he says inflation is personal, the concern over mounting credit card debt, and how people should navigate their investments right […]
JWE introduces “Inspired to Lead,” a podcast brought to you by Roth&Co which focuses on inspirational Jewish women in leadership, hosted by Talia Mashiach Join us as we learn about extraordinary Jewish women who are making waves in business and beyond. Hosted by successful technology entrepreneur, Talia Mashiach, this podcast celebrates the stories, triumphs, and insights of remarkable Jewish women leaders. In each episode, Talia sits down with trailblazing women who have left a lasting impact on various industries, from founding non-profit organizations to spearheading multi-million-dollar enterprises with innovation and resilience. Through candid conversations, these inspiring leaders share their personal journeys, the challenges they've overcome, and the strategies that have propelled them to success. Whether you're a successful business leader, an aspiring entrepreneur seeking motivation, or simply someone who appreciates powerful stories of determination and achievement, “Inspired to Lead” offers a wealth of inspiration and wisdom. Tune in to discover the untold stories behind the success of Jewish women leaders who are shaping the world today and paving the way for future generations. Don't miss out on these empowering conversations – subscribe to “Inspired to Lead: Inspiring Jewish Women in Leadership” now and be inspired to unleash your own potential! Sponsored by Roth & Co About The Host: Talia Mashiach is the CEO, Founder, and Product Architect of Eved, a global AP and Payments Platform for Events, Media and Entertainment. Talia sets the strategic direction of Eved and its technology solutions. A passionate technology entrepreneur, Talia launched her 5th company Eved in 2010 with the bold mission to bring a digital payment solution to enterprise companies to support supplier on boarding and payments in unique categories that don't fit traditional systems. Talia is a board member for The Jewish Women Entrepreneur and the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center 1871. Talia was inducted into the Chicagoland Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame, and she was named one of The Winning Women by Ernst and Young. Talia was also named to Crain's Chicago 40 Under 40, Crain's Chicago Tech 50 and a finalist for the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Powered By Roth & Co The JWE For guest suggestions, please email Talia: podcast@jwe.org
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and Host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Bill Ekstrand and Alex Mondragon of Barrett's Technology Solutions, Carl Horne of AV Design & Sales and Hank Alexander of Oasys Residential Technology Group about what they saw, experienced and learned at the Chicago Tech & Business Summit that also hosted a two-day Immersive Audio Design Recommended Practice Workshop [RP22].
“Once they identify the people in the networks that are aligned to their goals and interests, then it's about pouring the value, pouring the generosity, and you're not necessarily expecting anything in return…there's just this general human law of reciprocity where amazing thing happen.” “Those who achieve NetWORKing Excellence are deliberate about the events that they attend.” David Olivencia is an accomplished global technology executive and author with deep experience delivering measurable business results for leading organizations. Effectiveness has been demonstrated executing outcomes as a CEO, board member, thought leader, and energetic team coach. David is the CEO and Co-founder of Angeles Investors. Prior to Angeles Investors, David held various senior executive positions of increasing responsibility at Nippon Telegraph & Telephone (NTT), Ford Motor Company, Oracle, Verizon, Softtek and Accenture. David has leveraged his expertise in technology, business strategy, digital platforms and networking excellence as an early-stage/Angel investor in 70+ companies. This portfolio includes three unicorns and ten that have garnered more than $100m in valuation. David is a sought-after speaker for his perspectives on Exponential Technology Disruption, Early-stage Investing, Networking excellence, Artificial Intelligence and Leadership issues. He has presented in prominent forums including the U.S. Congress, National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), NASDAQ Opening Bell, Great Minds in STEM, BusinessWeek, and Comcast Newsmakers. David has been recognized as 40 under 40 by Crain's Detroit Business, Crain's Chicago Tech 50, and Hispanic Business Magazine's Most Influential Hispanics in America. From a board service perspective, David has served on many private, civic and non-profit boards throughout his career. He currently serves as a board member of Schurz Communications, Old Plank Trail Bank, N.A a Wintrust Bank (NASDAQ: WTFC), Window to the World Communications: WTTW Chicago, Angeles Investors, IrishAngels and the National Museum of Mexican Art. David earned his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (#1 Undergraduate Engineering Program by U.S. News and World Report) and received the school's 2014 Alumni Career Achievement Award. He earned his M.B.A. (graduating cum laude) from the University of Notre Dame, where he was recognized with the 2007 Distinguished MBA Alumni Award. In 2020, David received an Honorary Doctorate from Bentley University. Additionally, David has completed the Harvard Business School Corporate Governance program and has completed his Certificate of Director Education from the NACD. David is married with three children. He enjoys spending his free time running, fishing and with family. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Build your foundation. Who am I? Learn about yourself and your strengths. Establish a daily and weekly ritual. Who are my key stakeholders? (100 people) What are the three things that they care most about? What is your ritual to connect with your key stakeholders? Who can you connect with who? Track progress and measure success. (How well are you doing relative to your hypothesis?) Build the default: How can I give? How can I help? Resources: David Olivencia on LinkedIn (in/davidolivencia) David Olivencia on Facebook (@dolivencia) David Olivencia on Instagram (@prdaveo) David Olivencia on Twitter/X (@dolivencia) David Olivencia on YouTube (@DavidOlivencia1) NetWORKing Excellence: Building a Strong Value-Based Network in an Accelerating Digital World by David Olivencia Impactful Networking: “Meet the Author” LIVE - David Olivencia * Book Launch! How to Build a Values-Based Network in a Digital World | David R. Olivencia | S6 E8 Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones on Netflix Where to find R.O.G. Podcast: R.O.G on YouTube R.O.G on Apple Podcasts R.O.G on Spotify How diverse is your network? N.D.I. Network Diversity Index What is your Generosity Style? Generosity Quiz Credits: David Olivencia, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 150, with Zenita Henderson.
Our first guest is Erin Huizenga. Erin is Co-Founder and CEO of Desklight, an innovation company that specializes in designing learning experiences. Erin and the Desklight team have partnered with organizations such as McGraw Hill, Smithsonian, and the American Marketing Association. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Crain's Chicago Business, and Fortune, and she has been included on Chicago Inno's list of “Women Founders in Chicago Tech.” Erin has taught at nine universities including Northwestern University and the Institute of Design graduate program at Illinois Institute of Technology. She recently published Amazon #1 New Release "Learning in the Wild." linkedin.com/in/erinhuizenga desklightlearning.com Sharon Green is a people change profession and founder of, Chiara Consultancy, her own company. She is a lifelong learner, connector, people tech lover and fan of taking pictures; especially of doors! Sharon works as a professional interim, qualified coach and sometime consultant, helping clients, change, innovate and enable people. She's worked across sectors and in different businesses from ones that make games (Candy Crush) and represent You Tube influencers, to the Dept. of Health and a Private Bank. Her work focuses on three areas: people change and transformation, delivering people tech, and people experience (brand, comms, EVP, employee development and engagement). One of Sharon's passion project, side-hustles is co-founding and leading a global Linked In community the HR Interim Networking Group for people professionals working as interims, coaches, consultants and freelancers. Twitter URL https://twitter.com/SharonGChiara & SharonGChiara on Instagram. Linked In profile url https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharongreenchiara/ Dr Kinga Petrovai is a learning consultant and podcaster. She brings research informed solutions to workplace learning and develops learning organizations. Combining her multidisciplinary background in engineering, finance, and education research, as well as her international experience, she has a well-rounded approach to designing and developing learning and evaluation strategies. Kinga created The Art & Science of Learning podcast in which she interviews global leaders and thinkers in learning. The Art & Science of Learning https://www.theartandscienceoflearning.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kinga-petrovai-phd-30b7a539/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KingaPetrovai You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We're on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com Episode Links: How To Incorporate Artificial Intelligence Into Learning And Development Learning management system Learning in the Wild: 21 ways to make learning a daily habit and avoid getting caught in the wild without the skills to survive Purposeful use of education technologies Law of the instrument 6.2 A short history of educational technology – Teaching in a Digital Age Gartner hype cycle The Learning Ideas Conference A short guide on the use of technology for learning 9 Reasons To Use More Technologies In Learning And Development Women in Tech – A FutureLearn Perspective How to fuel girls enthusiasm for tech at a young age Women in tech statistics: The hard truths of an uphill battle Women In Technology: The Problematic Statistics & The Change Required
Join Bush Infotech Group, Inc. on September 14th at Malcolm X College in Chicago, IL for an inspiring day of innovation and knowledge, as you hear from some of the world's most influential technology leaders. Find out more at https://www.eventsdonebig.com/ Bush Infotech Group, Inc. City: Chicago Address: 625 W. Adams Website https://kfa-inc.com/aboutus/ Phone +1 312 672 9176 Email qenty@kfa-inc.com
The Digital Deep Show is all about showcasing incredible technology and the exceptional people building it, using it, and the impact it has on society at large. Welcome to the latest edition of the Digital Deep Dive Show, where we dive into the latest tech news and trends. This episode features stories on Meta's new social app Threads, McKinsey's report on the Future of B2B Sales, a Round Table discussion on privacy regs, risk, and enforcement, and a recap of the Chicago Tech scene for June. We also have a special podcast feature with Verge Editor-in-Chief Nilay Patel and Google's Sundar Pichai, where they discuss Search, AI, and even dancing with Microsoft. And of course, we will be sharing upcoming events where you can find me in real life and online. So sit back, relax, and let's dive into the world of tech. You can find the Digital Deep Dive Show on Linkedin, Pogpage and Apple Podcast, Anchor, Google Podcast, and Spotify. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and have all the episodes downloaded automatically to your device. #DigitalDeepDiveShow #Digital #Digital3DShow Listen and Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GNBF9b Anchor: https://bit.ly/3Br8p79 Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3rSL7DS Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GO9yGF LinkedIn: Subscribe Online Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@digital3dshow Web: https://www.podpage.com/digitaldeepdiveshow Connect with the Show: Instagram: https://twitter.com/Digital3DShow Twitter: https://Instagram.com/Digital3DShow Connect with the Host: Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/ReedDailey Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ReedDailey Linkedin: https://www.Linkedin.com/in/ReedDailey Post: https://post.news/reeddailey Website: https://www.ReedDailey.com
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about the affordability of new cars, the results of Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index, how interest rates are impacting home sales, the great labor report released on Friday, and a recap of Warren Buffet’s meeting in Omaha last weekend. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, […]
Scott Kitun is the founder of Tech Nori, one of the truly OG startup content and community brands that contributed a lot to the startup ecosystem in Chicago over the years. Scott is the founder of Song Finch, a company that makes it easier for independent music artists to make money without having to be super famous, letting you make money from selling custom songs for people. Songfinch was named the 166th fastest growing company in 2022 by Inc magazine. Scott is also a founding partner at Off Center VC, a venture fund that backs non-traditional founders with a history of “never giving up”. Scott has a big footprint in the Chicago Tech and startup ecosystem. Follow Scott: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kitun Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kitun/ SongFinch: https://www.songfinch.com/ Off Center VC: https://www.offcenter.vc/ __________ Follow Matt: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nonstop.matt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nonstopmatt --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dogoodpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dogoodpodcast/support
Do you think Networking is a useless effort? Effective networking is a superpower, but it requires work! On this episode of The Creator Community, we learn how to build a successful roadmap for networking, through a better understanding of your values & helping others first. Key Points: Networking takes work. It is not easy, but if you make the connections, add value, build relationships and leverage social media, the work can pay off. The deeper understanding we have of ourselves, the stronger the energy, the stronger the light and the stronger our network will be. Your values change throughout your life so it requires a constant reevaluation and regular work to remain aligned to your values. Author Bio David Olivencia is Senior Technology Executive, unicorn investor, and exponential leader. He has leveraged networking and delivered outcomes at leading companies Accenture, NTT Data, Ford, Oracle, Softtek and Verizon, as well as supporting a broad portfolio of early stage tech startups including several unicorns. David serves on multiple boards that utilize his approach to networks and deep technology expertise and has co-founded leading organizations HITEC and Angeles Investors that have grown due to networking. David has been recognized as 40 under 40 by Crain's Detroit Business, Crain's Chicago Tech 50, and Hispanic Business Magazine's Most Influential Hispanics in America. He has an engineering degree from Rose-Hulman, an MBA from Notre Dame and an honorary Doctorate from Bentley University. He loves fishing!
Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A Chicago tech startup is about to roll out a hardware-software kit that will make most modern tractors fully autonomous. Crain’s reports Sabanto will roll out the self-driving retrofit in the coming months, beating big companies like Deere to the punch. […]
An incubator on the South Side of Chicago aims to launch new businesses and train young people to be entrepreneurs. Reset checks in with James Parker, CEO and founder of 1921 Coworking and Incubator.
Crain's reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about the coming fraud trial for the founders of Outcome Health. Plus: Google to cut 12,000 jobs in 6% slash to global workforce; shareholder sues Abbott leaders, claiming they concealed formula plant issues; Volkswagen sues in Illinois to block extra dealer warranty reimbursements; and Chicago had a record year for venture investment.
This week we are joined by Daniel Muller, Founder & CEO of AeroPay to discuss:Payment Processing in CannabisSafe BankingDisrupting Visa, Mastercard & AmexAbout Dan Muller As CEO, Daniel Muller founded Aeropay in 2017 to create a better, faster and more affordable way to help people move money. Formerly Head of Product and Software Engineering at GPShopper and an Investor with New Colossus Ventures, Dan now leads one of the most advanced payment platforms in FinTech.Prior to founding Aeropay, Dan acquired over a decade of digital retail, eCommerce, and product experience at Fortune 500 companies. His past clients include Best Buy, Foot Locker, Adidas, Express, Alliance Data and Synchrony. Dan's expertise has been integral to building Aeropay's open architecture solutions and offering consumers best-in-class functionality in each layer of the tech stack, including integrated e-commerce, POS, and digital payments solutions. A Native New Yorker and First Generation Latin American of Uruguayan and Argentine descent, Dan is a member of the Latinx Incubator Program and has been named a Rising Star in Chicago Tech by Crains and to MJ Venture's 40 Under 40 List. He studied Political Science and Economics at Franklin & Marshall College and is an avid chess player. Learn more about Dan and Aeropay at www.aeropay.com. #Cannabis #Cannabistechnology #Cannabiscommunity At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev) we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Contact us directly at info@8threv.com Bryan Fields: @bryanfields24 Kellan Finney: @Kellan_Finney
This week we are joined by Daniel Muller, Founder & CEO of AeroPay to discuss:Payment Processing in CannabisSafe BankingDisrupting Visa, Mastercard & AmexAbout Dan Muller As CEO, Daniel Muller founded Aeropay in 2017 to create a better, faster and more affordable way to help people move money. Formerly Head of Product and Software Engineering at GPShopper and an Investor with New Colossus Ventures, Dan now leads one of the most advanced payment platforms in FinTech.Prior to founding Aeropay, Dan acquired over a decade of digital retail, eCommerce, and product experience at Fortune 500 companies. His past clients include Best Buy, Foot Locker, Adidas, Express, Alliance Data and Synchrony. Dan's expertise has been integral to building Aeropay's open architecture solutions and offering consumers best-in-class functionality in each layer of the tech stack, including integrated e-commerce, POS, and digital payments solutions. A Native New Yorker and First Generation Latin American of Uruguayan and Argentine descent, Dan is a member of the Latinx Incubator Program and has been named a Rising Star in Chicago Tech by Crains and to MJ Venture's 40 Under 40 List. He studied Political Science and Economics at Franklin & Marshall College and is an avid chess player. Learn more about Dan and Aeropay at www.aeropay.com. #Cannabis #Cannabistechnology #Cannabiscommunity At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev) we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Contact us directly at info@8threv.com Bryan Fields: @bryanfields24 Kellan Finney: @Kellan_Finney
This week we are joined by Daniel Muller, Founder & CEO of AeroPay to discuss:Payment Processing in CannabisSafe BankingDisrupting Visa, Mastercard & AmexAbout Dan Muller As CEO, Daniel Muller founded Aeropay in 2017 to create a better, faster and more affordable way to help people move money. Formerly Head of Product and Software Engineering at GPShopper and an Investor with New Colossus Ventures, Dan now leads one of the most advanced payment platforms in FinTech.Prior to founding Aeropay, Dan acquired over a decade of digital retail, eCommerce, and product experience at Fortune 500 companies. His past clients include Best Buy, Foot Locker, Adidas, Express, Alliance Data and Synchrony. Dan's expertise has been integral to building Aeropay's open architecture solutions and offering consumers best-in-class functionality in each layer of the tech stack, including integrated e-commerce, POS, and digital payments solutions. A Native New Yorker and First Generation Latin American of Uruguayan and Argentine descent, Dan is a member of the Latinx Incubator Program and has been named a Rising Star in Chicago Tech by Crains and to MJ Venture's 40 Under 40 List. He studied Political Science and Economics at Franklin & Marshall College and is an avid chess player. Learn more about Dan and Aeropay at www.aeropay.com. #Cannabis #Cannabistechnology #Cannabiscommunity At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev) we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Contact us directly at info@8threv.com Bryan Fields: @bryanfields24 Kellan Finney: @Kellan_Finney
Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins Jon to talk about the coming months / years turning to an employer-driven market and if that turn will change the future of remote work. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, talks to Jon about the rise in staff onboarding errors being made by bosses and […]
Jon Morris is the founder and CEO of Ramsay Innovations, a Finance Management and Strategic Planning company that is focused on helping marketing communication firms grow faster. Previous to starting Ramsay Innovations, Morris was the founder and CEO of Rise Interactive. Under Morris' leadership, Rise received recognition for excellence in client service, innovative marketing campaigns, and commitment to culture, including acknowledgment from Inc. 500|5000 Fastest Growing Companies (nine-time winner), Ad Age (Best Places to Work in Advertising), Fortune Magazine, Forrester, and more. Morris has been personally recognized as a leader in technology and innovation on the Techweek100 list and Crain's Chicago Tech 50 list. As a leader in the digital marketing community, Morris has mentored several entrepreneurs, with a significant focus on the University of Chicago's New Venture Challenge, a renowned business plan competition where Rise itself got its start. Morris has shared his expertise as a guest speaker, presenting on main stages and at workshops and webinars for organizations such as Search Marketing Expo, Search Engine Strategies, American Marketing Association, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, Forrester Research, Online Marketing Summit, iStrategy, and Vistage. Morris earned an MBA with high honors, graduating first in his class from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a bachelor's degree from Kenyon College.
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Chris Deutsch is the Founder of Lofty Ventures, which works with passionate creators, disruptive enterprises, and forward-thinking organizations to help them change the world. Focused on first-check to seed investments in early-stage entrepreneurs based in Chicago. 84 percent of Lofty's 61 startups are based in Chicago, and 74% are led by minority founders.In this episode, we covered: Pathway to Entrepreneurship and VC Angel Investing Re-Founding TeaBot The Status of the Chicago VC ecosystem And much more.... Please Enjoy!You can find Chris on his Linkedin & Twitter. You can also find Lofty Ventures on Linkedin, Twitter, their website. In 2021 alone, local founders have raised more than $5 billion in VC dollars – making Chicago a national destination for founders, investors, and innovators. As the City of Chicago's economic development organization, World Business Chicago drives growth and opportunity for our local tech economy and innovation ecosystem through its flagship programs: the Chicago Venture Summit, Startup Chicago, ThinkChicago, and Venture Engine. Learn more via WorldBusinessChicago.com
This week on the feed we're featuring the Chicago Capital Podcast.Chicago Capital is hosted by Matt Castellini and explores the Venture Capital and Entrepreneurial ecosystem in Chicago.Matt is currently getting his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business while working in early stage VC.He grew up in the Chicagoland area and attended Notre Dame for undergrad. He became obessesed with podcasts and podcasting after college. He finally decided to start one when I saw an opportunity to spotlight a city that I felt was not receiving the national recognition it deserved.Matt is also the author of Venture Scenes, where I blog about Startups, Venture Capital, and Movies.Ezra Galston is the Founding Partner at Starting Line, a Chicago-based early-stage venture capital firm that invests in leading consumer products and brands.In this episode, they cover: Fundraising Resiliency Starting Line Fund II Building to Conviction Post-Investment Value-Add The Challenges of the VC Feedback Loop State of Chicago Tech Subscribe to Chicago Capital PodcastFollow Matt Castellini on TwitterLearn more about Starting LineFollow Ezra Galston on TwitterFollow upside on TwitterJoin the upside network
Today's Episode: Interview with Kim Fountain, Chief Administrative Officer at Center on Halsted Dr. Kim Fountain is currently the Chief Administrative Officer at Center on Halsted, the Midwest's largest LGBTQ+ Community Center and the Finance Chair for the Board of Directors for the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum. She has been involved in the LGBTQ+ Movement professionally since 1995 and has published in academic journals, in edited volumes, and in organizational reports on this work. Her public speaking engagements range from industry conference presentations to local and global audiences to keynote addresses and media engagements. Recommendations: Her Royal Spyness Mystery Series by Rhys Bowen This Bridge Called My Back Book by by Rosario Morales Hello, I'm Marina. I am a technologist, mom, podcast host, leadership coach, cruciverbalist and aquarian ;) UNBOSSED IS... “Paths To Success of Amazing Women in Chicago” TECH & Other Non-Traditional Careers - Physicians and Surgeons (37% women), Computer Programmers (21% women), Firefighters (6% women), Chefs and Head Cooks (21% women), Sheet Metal Workers (5% women), Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers (7% women), Contractors, Financial Traders, etc.. HUMANITIES - To interview women dedicated to the humanities (languages, literature, history, jurisprudence) and other human areas like politics, activism, non-profit, and education in Chicago EXECUTIVES - To interview the only 40/700 CTOs , female CEOs, Board Members, General Counsels and, other Female Executives in Chicago Other Unicorns - To interview other amazing women doing their thing and creating their own way in Chicago I welcome you to ask questions, participate, and join me as we explore these topics by emailing me at info@unbossed.io or visiting www.unbossed.io Available on- Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTz6_FepG04QTs1BjFLBjw/ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eUhfH8E Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/e7cWtBv Google Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/enjChPt And others.. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marina-malaguti/support
Prashant is a Vice President at Origin Ventures, joining the firm as Senior Associate in May 2017. He serves as a board director for Origin portfolio company BlackCart and board observer for 15Five, Blueboard, Glimpse, Everee, Pronto, Measured Insurance, and Trala.Prashant started his career at Bain & Company. During his time at Bain, he advised telecom, healthcare, & education clients, but spent most of his time on a large technology client dealing with strategic questions around emerging technologies. After Bain, he joined San Francisco-based startup Metromile in 2012 as the first product manager, building a pay-per-mile auto insurance product. Prashant helped scale the company to over three hundred employees as it took in over $200m in venture capital financing.In this episode, we covered: Politics vs. Venture Value-Add Investing Signs of Product-Market Fit The emergence of the Creator Economy Chicago's Ecosystem And much more... Please Enjoy!You can find Prashant on Linkedin & Twitter and Origin Ventures on Linkedin, Twitter, and their website.Restaurant Recommendations: RPM, Ema, Aba, Momotaro, Galit, The Spice Room, Vajra, Roister, and Alinea.Manifold Group is a venture holding company based in Chicago with offices in Dallas, Los Angeles, and soon Atlantic Canada. Early stage private investments represent an extraordinary investment opportunity, but existing investment models in the space leave much to be desired.Manifold is a new model for growth in the new economy, designed to create and capture value at the early stage through synergies across its venture fund, incubation and acceleration studio, and advisory firm. Learn more about Manifold at https://www.manifold.group
Ezra Galston is the Founding Partner at Starting Line, a Chicago-based early-stage venture capital firm that invests in leading consumer products and brands.In this episode, we covered Fundraising Resiliency Starting Line Fund II Building to Conviction Post-Investment Value-Add The Challenges of the VC Feedback Loop State of Chicago Tech And much more.... Please Enjoy!You can find Ezra on Linkedin & Twitter and Starting Line on Linkedin, Twitter.Manifold Group is a venture holding company based in Chicago with offices in Dallas, Los Angeles, and soon Atlantic Canada. Early stage private investments represent an extraordinary investment opportunity, but existing investment models in the space leave much to be desired.Manifold is a new model for growth in the new economy, designed to create and capture value at the early stage through synergies across its venture fund, incubation and acceleration studio, and advisory firm. Learn more about Manifold at https://www.manifold.group.
Hello, I'm Marina. I am a technologist, podcast host, mom, leadership coach, cruciverbalist and aquarian ;) UNBOSSED IS... “Paths To Success of Amazing Women in Chicago” TECH & Other Non-Traditional Careers - Physicians and Surgeons (37% women), Computer Programmers (21% women), Firefighters (6% women), Chefs and Head Cooks (21% women), Sheet Metal Workers (5% women), Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers (7% women), Contractors, Financial Traders, etc.. HUMANITIES - To interview women dedicated to the humanities (languages, literature, history, jurisprudence) and other human areas like politics, activism, non-profit, and education in Chicago EXECUTIVES - To interview the only 40/700 CTOs , female CEOs, Board Members, General Counsels and, other Female Executives in Chicago Other Unicorns - To interview other amazing women doing their thing and creating their own way in Chicago I welcome you to ask questions, participate, and join me as we explore these topics by emailing me at marina@unbossed.io or visiting www.unbossed.io Available on- Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTz6_FepG04QTs1BjFLBjw/ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eUhfH8E Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/e7cWtBv Google Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/enjChPt And others.. Today's Episode: Interview with Robin Rue Simmons, Alderwoman of the City of Evanston Robin Rue Simmons is a strategist, civic entrepreneur and alderman of Evanston's 5th Ward. Ald. Rue Simmons began her career 22 years ago when she launched her first business as a real estate broker. Troubled by the wealth disparities and concentrated poverty in urban communities, she wanted to help young adults build wealth early through homeownership. Over the course of her entrepreneurial career, she has launched and operated multiple businesses, including a bookstore that offered free afterschool programming and a construction firm that employed dozens of minority skilled tradespeople, and has developed dozens of affordable homes funded by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. Rue Simmons was elected 5th Ward alderman for the City of Evanston in 2017. Since taking office, she has prioritized improving the lived experience and expanding opportunities for Black residents. Most notably, she led the passing of the nation's first reparations program, which will be funded by the first $10 million of Adult Use Cannabis sales tax revenue. Robin is the chairman of the Reparations Committee and a strong advocate for social equity applicants in the cannabis business. Known for her “Solutions Only” approach in service and business, Ald. Rue Simmons is the director of innovation and outreach at Sunshine Enterprises, which has supported over 1000 neighborhood entrepreneurs (98% African American, 74% women) in launching or growing a business. She also serves as chief strategist at Ujima Solutions Group, LLC, in addition to managing residential and commercial property that she owns. In her free time, she enjoys her family, new experiences and forest bathing. https://www.cityofevanston.org/government/city-council/reparations Recommendations: Finding My Voice Book by Chilu Lemba and Valerie Jarrett --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marina-malaguti/support
UNBOSSED IS... “Paths To Success of Amazing Women in Chicago” TECH & Other Non-Traditional Careers - Physicians and Surgeons (37% women), Computer Programmers (21% women), Firefighters (6% women), Chefs and Head Cooks (21% women), Sheet Metal Workers (5% women), Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers (7% women), Contractors, Financial Traders, etc.. HUMANITIES - To interview women dedicated to the humanities (languages, literature, history, jurisprudence) and other human areas like politics, activism, non-profit, and education in Chicago EXECUTIVES - To interview the only 40/700 CTOs , female CEOs, Board Members, General Counsels and, other Female Executives in Chicago Other Unicorns - To interview other amazing women doing their thing and creating their own way in Chicago I welcome you to ask questions, participate, and join me as we explore these topics by emailing me at marina@unbossed.io or visiting www.unbossed.io Today's Episode: Interview with Angelique Power, President at the Field Foundation of Illinois Born and raised on the southside of Chicago by a white, Jewish mother who was a Chicago Public school teacher and an African American father who rose to be Sergeant in the Chicago Police force, Angelique has an intense love for this dazzlingly creative and deeply scarred city. Before joining the Field Foundation, Power was a program director at the Joyce Foundation. There she co-founded Enrich Chicago, a nonprofit-led movement designed to correct inequity and structural racism in the arts. She has directed community engagement and communications at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and led community relations giving at Target Corporation. She has an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Michigan. As President of the Field Foundation, Angelique catalyzed changes within the Field Foundation grant structure through anonymous surveys sent to nonprofit leaders, peer research, and study of Chicago's needs and gaps in investment. Staff and Board-wide racial justice training allowed Field Foundation to ensure that racial equity was a core value of the work. Through research Field created heat maps of Chicago revealing where the city has designed communities that suffer from poverty, trauma and lack investment. Learning more about the incredible power inside of these communities of color and investing in the savvy organizations located there has become a key focus for Field. Nonprofit feedback, foundation peer input, racial justice training, heat maps of Chicago; all of these pieces helped reveal a path forward to a new grant model centered around Community Empowerment through Justice, Art, and Leadership Investment. This new model opens the door to funding for neighborhoods that are too commonly divested in and aims at addressing root causes of the issues allowing every Chicagoan to thrive in this city we love. Recommendations: Updated heatmaps for mapping an equitable recovery for COVID. Here is the website: https://www.mappingcovid19equity.org/ Books: Caste (Oprah's Book Club): The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marina-malaguti/support
Hello, I'm Marina. I am a technologist, mom, podcast, host, leadership coach, cruciverbalist and aquarian ;) UNBOSSED IS... “Paths To Success of Amazing Women in Chicago” TECH & Other Non-Traditional Careers - Physicians and Surgeons (37% women), Computer Programmers (21% women), Firefighters (6% women), Chefs and Head Cooks (21% women), Sheet Metal Workers (5% women), Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers (7% women), Contractors, Financial Traders, etc.. HUMANITIES - To interview women dedicated to the humanities (languages, literature, history, jurisprudence) and other human areas like politics, activism, non-profit, and education in Chicago EXECUTIVES - To interview the only 40/700 CTOs , female CEOs, Board Members, General Counsels and, other Female Executives in Chicago Other Unicorns - To interview other amazing women doing their thing and creating their own way in Chicago I welcome you to ask questions, participate, and join me as we explore these topics by emailing me at marina@unbossed.io or visiting www.unbossed.io Available on- Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTz6_FepG04QTs1BjFLBjw/ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eUhfH8E Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/e7cWtBv Google Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/enjChPt And others.. Today's Episode: Interview with Interview with Amor Montes De Oca, Executive Director at Illinois Women in Cannabis As the very first Executive Director of Illinois Women in Cannabis, Amor leads a vibrant community of women interested in working in Illinois' nascent regulated cannabis industry. IWC champions women with diverse backgrounds, entrepreneurial spirits, and innovative ideas, and so does Amor. As the former Director of Strategic Initiatives for 2112, Chicago's first incubator for creative industries, she focused on creating meaningful programming, raising capital, and developing advanced professional development initiatives. Within Illinois' burgeoning cannabis industry, Amor sees vast opportunity to use her experience in order to create more equitable economic opportunities, drive innovation, and encourage entrepreneurial initiatives. Book Recommendations: 1. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho 2. The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros 3. Being Peace by Thich Nhat Hanh --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marina-malaguti/support
Hello, I'm Marina. I am a technologist, mom, podcast, host, leadership coach, cruciverbalist and aquarian ;) UNBOSSED IS... “Paths To Success of Amazing Women in Chicago” TECH & Other Non-Traditional Careers - Physicians and Surgeons (37% women), Computer Programmers (21% women), Firefighters (6% women), Chefs and Head Cooks (21% women), Sheet Metal Workers (5% women), Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers (7% women), Contractors, Financial Traders, etc.. HUMANITIES - To interview women dedicated to the humanities (languages, literature, history, jurisprudence) and other human areas like politics, activism, non-profit, and education in Chicago EXECUTIVES - To interview the only 40/700 CTOs , female CEOs, Board Members, General Counsels and, other Female Executives in Chicago Other Unicorns - To interview other amazing women doing their thing and creating their own way in Chicago I welcome you to ask questions, participate, and join me as we explore these topics by emailing me at marina@unbossed.io or visiting www.unbossed.io Available on- Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTz6_FepG04QTs1BjFLBjw/ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eUhfH8E Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/e7cWtBv Google Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/enjChPt And others.. Today's Episode: Interview with Leeatt Rothschild, Founder of Packed with Purpose, a corporate gifting company with a social mission. This episode is brought to you by Propllr. Propllr (pronounced pro-pel-er) is a public relations and content marketing firm that helps startups and entrepreneurs accelerate their growth by building brand awareness and customer trust. Whether landing a company profile or writing amazing content, Propllr makes everything easier for B2B and B2C startups – sales, lead generation, fundraising, recruiting, retention, SEO, and more. Startups can learn more about partnering with Propllr at propllr.com. Leeatt Rothschild has over 15 years of experience at the intersection of business, sustainability, and brand purpose. In 2016 she founded Packed with Purpose, a corporate gifting company that embeds social impact into the everyday act of gift-giving, from empowering underserved women with job skills to supporting sustainability efforts. Packed with Purpose gifts enable companies (from Fortune 500 to nonprofit organizations) to create societal impact while positively influencing their business across employees, clients and other key stakeholders.Prior to founding Packed with Purpose, Leeatt was Vice President of Advisory Services at Mission Measurement. In this role, she advised Fortune 500 Chief Sustainability Officers and executives on maximizing the impact and financial returns of their social responsibility initiatives. Leeatt earned her bachelor's degree from Wesleyan University and following graduation served two years in the Peace Corps in Paraguay, creating income-generating opportunities with local farmers. She earned an MBA from the Wharton School of Business, and a Masters in International Studies from The Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania. Recommendations: Podcast: Unbossed by Marina of course! How I Built This with Guy Raz: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510313/how-i-built-this --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marina-malaguti/support
Mission “Paths To Success of Amazing Women in Chicago” TECH & Other Non-Traditional Careers - Physicians and Surgeons (37% women), Computer Programmers (21% women), Firefighters (6% women), Chefs and Head Cooks (21% women), Sheet Metal Workers (5% women), Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers (7% women), Contractors, etc.. HUMANITIES - To interview women dedicated to the humanities (languages, literature, history, jurisprudence) and other human areas like politics, activism, non-profit, and education in Chicago EXECUTIVES - To interview the only 40/700 CTOs , female CEOs, Board Members, General Counsels and, other Female Executives in Chicago Other Unicorns - To interview other amazing women doing their thing and creating their own way in Chicago Available on- Contact: www.unbossed.io and marina@unbossed.io Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTz6_FepG04QTs1BjFLBjw/ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eUhfH8E Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/e7cWtBv Google Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/enjChPt And others.. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marina-malaguti/support
Job candidate attitudes have changed through the pandemic. Maria Christopoulos Katris, founder & CEO of Built In, shares what’s shifted, how to address their needs and what’s likely to happen as we recover. As Co-Founder & CEO of Built In, the most powerful network of online communities for people who live and work in technology, Maria is leading a phenomenal team helping to create a path to purpose for the most diverse, progressive and innovative generation. The network of Built In sites helps technology companies showcase exclusive, behind-the-scenes looks at their innovative people, products and cultures.Watch the full session: https://bit.ly/3dmcL3EHave feedback? Connect with Scott Case on LinkedInVisit foundersfocus.com to join the live video sessions, watch past sessions, and see what topics are up next.
Hello, I'm Marina. I am a technologist, mom, leadership coach and aquarian ;) UNBOSSED IS... “Paths To Success of Amazing Tech Women in Chicago” To interview the ONLY ~40 women CTOs (out of over 700+ CTOs) in the Chicago area To interview the few female CEOs of Tech companies in Chicago To interview women in critical political positions in Chicago To focus on other women in positions of Tech leadership in/from the Chicagoland area To inspire other women and help them see themselves in these positions, so that we can step toward closing the gender & racial gap in technology I welcome you to ask questions, participate, and join me as we explore these topics by emailing me at marina@unbossed.io or visiting www.unbossed.io Available on- Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTz6_FepG04QTs1BjFLBjw/ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eUhfH8E Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/e7cWtBv Google Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/enjChPt And others.. Bests, M Today's Episode: Interview with Jenny Farver, Co-CEO at 8th Light Jenny Farver is a Chicago-based technology leader and is the co-CEO of software consultancy 8th Light. Previous roles have included: CTO at live streaming company Lightstream, CTO of advertising creative platform PopularPays and VP of Engineering at Civis Analytics. Jenny spent several years as an adjunct faculty member at Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management and regularly speaks on technology leadership. She holds a masters and PhD from MIT and an undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley. In 2019 and 2020 she was listed on Crain's "Tech 50" list of leaders in the Chicago Tech community. Book Recommendations: What You Do Is Who You Are: How to Create Your Business Culture - Ben Horowitz The Effective Engineer: How to Leverage Your Efforts In Software Engineering to Make a Disproportionate and Meaningful Impact - Edmond Lau --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marina-malaguti/support
Episode 11 - Interview with Betsy Ziegler, CEO at 1871 - UNBOSSED - Chicago Tech Female CEOs --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marina-malaguti/support
Jon Morris is the founder and CEO of Ramsay Innovations, a management consulting firm focused on helping small to medium-sized businesses grow faster. Previous to starting Ramsay Innovations, Morris was the founder and CEO of Rise Interactive. Under Morris' leadership, Rise received recognition for excellence in client service, innovative marketing campaigns, and commitment to culture, including acknowledgment from Inc. 500|5000 Fastest Growing Companies (nine-time winner), Ad Age (Best Places to Work in Advertising), Fortune Magazine, and more. Morris has been personally recognized as a leader in technology and innovation on the Techweek100 list and the Crain's Chicago Tech 50 list. As a leader in the digital marketing community, Morris has mentored several entrepreneurs, with a significant focus on the University of Chicago's New Venture Challenge, a renowned business plan competition where Rise itself got its start. Morris has shared his expertise as a guest speaker, presenting on main stages and at workshops and webinars for organizations such as Search Marketing Expo, Search Engine Strategies, American Marketing Association, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, Forrester Research, Online Marketing Summit, iStrategy, and Vistage. Morris earned an MBA with high honors, graduating first in his class from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and a bachelor's degree from Kenyon College.
Tim Schumm and Jeff Rosset discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Chicago Tech, pivoting process & strategy, and building communities.
This week’s guest is our new friend, Caitlin McAllister! Caitlin is the COO (chief operations officer) at Workbox, a tech incubator and accelerator. We are currently members of Workbox’s Faster Smarter Accelerator program for our own tech idea! We spoke about how fundraising for a start-up is a lot like dating, how founders have more to gain by being open about their tech idea rather then being secretive, and how important networking is for everyone. We also had many laughs caused by speaking gaffs, the importance of wearing pants even on Zoom calls, and how the Midwest is better than the west and east coast. It’s an informative and hilarious conversation! Follow Caitlin:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlinmcallister/Follow Workbox:Website: https://www.workboxcompany.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workbox-company/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workboxcompany/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/inconversation)
Mission “Paths To Success of Amazing Women in Chicago” TECH & Other Non-Traditional Careers - Physicians and Surgeons (37% women), Computer Programmers (21% women), Firefighters (6% women), Chefs and Head Cooks (21% women), Sheet Metal Workers (5% women), Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers (7% women), Contractors, etc.. HUMANITIES - To interview women dedicated to the humanities (languages, literature, history, jurisprudence) and other human areas like politics, activism, non-profit, and education in Chicago EXECUTIVES - To interview the only 40/700 CTOs , female CEOs, Board Members, General Counsels and, other Female Executives in Chicago Other Unicorns - To interview other amazing women doing their thing and creating their own way in Chicago Available on- Contact: www.unbossed.io and marina@unbossed.io Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTz6_FepG04QTs1BjFLBjw/ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eUhfH8E Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/e7cWtBv Google Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/enjChPt And others.. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marina-malaguti/support
Segment 1: (At 0:00) With over 30 years of market experience in analyzing, underwriting and trading, recognized nationwide market expert Brian Battle is the director at the Performance Trust Companies. There was more coronavirus pandemic fall out as the markets plunged Monday and for a third time in a week, circuit breakers were set off briefly halting trading. Battle […]
This week on, “Inside the Skev,” we sit down with Sam Glassenberg from Level Ex. Sam is a Skevanston resident, and founder of Level Ex, which is a company that creates breathtaking video games for doctors that capture the challenges of practicing medicine: from puzzling diagnoses to rare surgical complications. Level Ex has been dubbed the, “Deep Dish Hotdog of Chicago Tech.”In this episode we discuss Sam’s history in the video game industry, his current role as CEO and Founder of Level Ex, what Level Ex does, and his advice for people looking to get into the video game industry. We also discuss the grant Level Ex received from NASA to develop medical training for astronauts on their way to Mars.Level Ex can be found at https://www.level-ex.com/ The current games available for download can be found Here:Airway Ex-AppleAirway Ex-AndroidGastro Ex-AppleGastro Ex-AndroidPulm Ex-ApplePulm Ex-AndroidCardio Ex-AppleCardio Ex-AndroidPlease share this episode and tag @samzg @levelexteam #levelex #medicaltraining #skevanston #videogames #virtualreality #vr #gaming #medicalgaming #airwayex #pulmex #gastroex #cardioex #chicagobusiness #chicagomedical @crainschicago @NASA #space #spacetravel #spacetraining #spacevr #spacelevelex #insidetheskevI’d like to thank several people for help with today’s show. This includes my real estate brokerage, Dreamtown Realty in Evanston for helping me with my graphics for the show. And if you have interest in buying or selling real estate, email me at aaron@skevanston.com or go to my real estate website at http://www.aaronmasliansky.com And don’t forget to subscribe! Thank you.
Scott’s seen firsthand how the state of Chicago tech scene grew from a niche area to a key player. Join us as he explains why east and west coast investors are now putting their money into Chicago companies, what Mayor Lightfoot can to do to ensure the tech scene continues to thrive, and how you can get involved. Bonus footage: Scott shares the cost of using f-bombs on-air, apologies to the people of Minnesota, and shares what Technori is up to next.
Crain's tech reporter John Pletz joins the podcast to talk up Crain's annual Tech 50, a list filled with headliners, behind-the-scenes heroes, new faces and emerging stars. Plus: Facebook says Libra won't launch until regulators are satisfied, United feels Max pain as flight cancellations pile up, a huge South Side apartment complex is selling for $180 million, a survey identifies South Side health priorities, and we tell you why hospital consolidation is making it harder to exercise what Illinois now calls the "fundamental right" of reproductive health care. Follow Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, and continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Jon Morris is the founder and CEO of Rise Interactive. Under Morris’ leadership, Rise has received recognition for excellence in client service, innovative marketing campaigns, and commitment to culture, including acknowledgment from Inc. 500|5000 Fastest Growing Companies (nine-time winner), Ad Age (Best Places to Work in Advertising), Fortune Magazine, and more. Morris has been personally recognized as a leader in technology and innovation on the Techweek100 list the Crain’s Chicago Tech 50 list. As a leader in the digital marketing community, Morris has mentored several entrepreneurs, with a significant focus on the University of Chicago’s New Venture Challenge, a renowned business plan competition where Rise itself got its start. Morris also regularly shares his expertise as a guest speaker. He has presented on main stages and at workshops and webinars for organizations such as Search Marketing Expo, Search Engine Strategies, American Marketing Association, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, Forrester Research, Online Marketing Summit, iStrategy, and Vistage. Morris earned an MBA with high honors, graduating first in his class from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and a bachelor's degree from Kenyon College.Check out what Jon is up to at: https://www.riseinteractive.com/
Cody Barbo, co-founder of Trust & Will, joins Scott on WGN Radio to talk about life after death. Not the afterlife, but the legacy we leave behind when we pass. As a younger generation, Millennials don't even think about passing away. Cody's company Trust & Will will help with that. This episode is sponsored by Bank of America and MB Real Estate.
Zach Sloan, co-founder & CFO of Rentgrata, joins Scott Kitun in-studio at WGN Radio to give us an update on his get-paid-to-live apartment hunting platform. A Technori favorite, this episode is brought to you by Bank of America and MB Real Estate.
Darren Guccione, CEO & co-founder of Keeper Security, joins Scott Kitun in-studio at WGN Radio right in the heart of downtown Chicago. Keeper Security offers protection for under $5 a month, and Darren is here to hammer in the importance of protection for businesses.
David Aronson, founder and CEO of Peanut Butter, joins Scott in-studio at WGN to give him the dark truth about student loans in the US. The total student loan debt has reached $1.5 trillion, and has become the nation's largest financial asset. This episode is sponsored by Bank of America and MB Real Estate.
John Dillon, founder and CEO of GuardianVets, joins Scott in-studio at WGN Radio to share how tech and triage came together to give his clients help when they need it the most. This episode is sponsored by Bank of America and MB Real Estate.
Brideside co-founder Nicole Staple joins Scott at WGN Radio to talk about all the fun that comes with preparing a wedding, but also all the stress, timing, and investment that can accompany it. But that's exactly what Brideside is here for. This episode is sponsored by Bank of America and MB Real Estate.
Author of "The Transparency Sale" Todd Caponi joins Scott in-studio at WGN Radio to discuss his new book, and how the art of the sale is almost a pastime these days. Whenever we see a salesperson, we immediately take a step back and think "Yeah okay, what are you trying to sell me?" Today's salespeople must change their approach, and Todd has been able to do it for several years now.
CEO of SOCIAL Sparkling Wine, Leah Caplanis, joins Scott at WGN Radio to talk about taking advantage of the opportunity given to you in life. Leah believes that if you come up with an idea, then no one is more suitable to see it through than you are. And we agree. You came up with the idea after all, didn't you?
Seller Labs CMO Jeff Cohen joins Scott in-studio to explain how third-party providers make a living through Amazon. It's more than an "if you can't beat them, join them" mentality; Amazon is helping "the little guy" by giving the world access to its products for low marketing prices and no need to keep inventory. This episode is sponsored by Bank of America and MB Real Estate.
Co-founder and CEO of Punchkick Interactive Zab Dabbas joins Scott at WGN Radio to outline how he uses a special process that allows everyone in his company an equal opportunity to grow. This episode is sponsored by Bank of America and MB Real Estate.
PediaSource founder and CEO Hema Raj Trukenbrod spoke to Scott in-studio at WGN Radio about what the heck he's going to do when he has his first kid! PediaSource is a network of trained, educated, vetted, trusted, and caring childcare experts. From neuropsychologists to potty-trainers, PediaSource can help you care for your child from age 0-18, anytime you need them.
JiMMYBAR! co-CEOs Jim Simon and Jason Wadler join Scott in-studio at WGN Radio to share how they became so successful in a market that is otherwise overflowing with competition. If you want a protein bar that isn't made of chalk and a bunch of incoherent ingredients, chances are it'll be tough to find one that also tastes good. This is the part where we say "This is where JiMMYBAR! comes in." This is where JiMMYBAR! comes in. This episode is sponsored by Bank of America and MB Real Estate.
Launching a startup is nearly impossible, regardless of funding, experience and even luck - but, if there was one thing that might just separate the top founders from the pack, it's knowing how valuable time is. Imagine, when Instagram blew past 1,000,000 downloads they still had just a 13 person team... THIRTEEN! How is that possible? I'll tell you how; it's possible because of exceptional time management skills (and accompanying collaboration tools). In case you've never heard of G2 Crowd - which is hard to imagine, given the millions of monthly site visitors - G2 is something of a Yelp for SaaS tools and it has quickly become the go-to spot for founders and other tech-enabled businesses to review, read and engage with popular apps like Salesforce, Heroku, Sprout social and others. Newly (9 months on the job) hired CMO Ryan Bonnici joined me live in-studio to discuss what it's been like taking on such a senior role, where G2 Crowd is going next and what his top 3 tools are for startups looking to compete at the highest level.
The Founder of Women Tech Founders Terri Brax joins the show to discuss the upcoming Midwest Conference. GoCivic’s Beth Bond co-hosts with Scott Kitun to run through the rolodex of star female leaders that will be at the event.
Plenty of people are called industry leaders, tech titans, ground breakers and pioneers. But few have earned the moniker like Chicago tech visionary Howard Tullman. The serial entrepreneur has helmed a variety of successful companies, written numerous influential books, and helped spawn hundreds of other companies through his groundbreaking startup collective 1871, the epicenter of … Continue reading #15 – EXCLUSIVE & IN-DEPTH: CHICAGO TECH TITAN HOWARD TULLMAN →
Premiering in 2013, Bytes Over Bagels quickly became a favorite weekly podcast for the Chicago Tech scene. Debuting February 20th and broadcasting for 40 straight weeks, the group interviewed some of Chicago Tech's most coveted personalities and opened the doors for many in the blossoming start-up industry. Season 2.0 will bring some tasty surprises and awkward format changes as our colorful hosts open the time capsule from Season 1 to catch up with previous guests to find out what they've been doing for the last 5 years, how their careers and the industry has changed, and also how to get one Mary Brown married off to a fellow Chicago Techie. Highlighting new local music and touching on the tech industries hottest topics, season two kicks off with the original hosts welcoming you back, four year highlights, introducing Marry Mary Brown, and the spooky tale of the Loch Ness monster. You won't want to miss it! And if you do, its always online, so you can basically listen anytime. Listen to Season 1: http://bytesoverbagels.com/shows
Rajiv Nathan... aka Raj Nathan... aka RajNation joins Scott Kitun and Beth Bond in-studio at WGN Radio to talk about his many career hats, his thoughts on social media, and why STEAM seems like it's just school!
Riffing points 1. The upside of Bright Health -- for more see: Kathy’s tweet on Fortune’s article listing Bright Health 2. Our picks on Minnesota companies that could be unicorns 3. Mr. DeBettignies goes to Chicago to woo top talent 4. Developers in these U.S. cities are game to move to the Twin Cities 5. Life in Chicago’s tech shadow 6. Startups hubs and the arguments for or against 7. Follow us at www.twitter.com/mspondeck so that you can laugh, cry, and fight all of the tech startup evils in the world with us.
Terry Howerton is the founder and CEO of TechNexus, a Chicago-based venture development firm building a new, collaborative model for leading corporations to engage and extract value from the global entrepreneurial ecosystem. A lifelong entrepreneur, Terry talks about Chicago as an incubator for tech talent and companies
We're speaking with TJ Pavlov, an educator who decided his students needed more than just career readiness; they needed to see inside of careers and build professional networks straight out of high school. TJ Pavlov, Real World Learning Manager & Teacher of Social Science, Chicago Tech Academy, Cook County
Joanna Sobran is the founder, owner, president and CEO of MXOtech, one of Chicago’s few woman-owned tech companies. She came to the United States at 11 when her mother immigrated from Poland, not knowing a word of English. She waitressed at the Ruth Lake Country Club in Hinsdale, then spent years working for physician-group tech...
John Roa is a serial tech entrepreneur and long time Chicagoan. He got his entrepreneurial start by creating a computer repair business at 14 and hasn't stopped since. Last year, he sold ÄKTA, his tech-consulting and design firm, to Salesforce. Now John is planning to invest in other Chicago startups via Roa Ventures, a fund that focuses on "early-stage investments, projects and experiments". He has also created the non-profit, Digital Hope, and enjoys playing competitive poker and traveling extensively. listen on iTunes listen on google play In This Episode You Will Learn: How John got started as an entrepreneur Why he started AKTA and where the name comes from What John attributes the success of AKTA to How John made the the decision to sell AKTA? If he would take venture capital if he could do it again Problems he sees in taking venture capital Why he's investing instead of starting another startup John's criteria for his next startup What draws John to travel? He has been to 50+ countries. How to build a brand as a new angel investor? Similarities between poker and startups What Chicago tech is good at & what we could improve on Why John doesn’t believe in giving advice Selected Links From The Episode: 6 Ways Playing Poker Can Help You in Business (and 2 Ways It Can't) by John Roa The Grand Voyage Robert Nand, Founder of The Grand Voyage Favorite Book: The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays by Albert Camus
Jeff Carter is a co-founder of Hyde Park Angels, one of the most active angel groups in the United States, and he is currently raising a VC fund, named West Loop Ventures. Before becoming an angel he was a trader for over 25 years and he continues to trade independently. listen on itunes listen on stitcher In This Episode You Will Learn: How Hyde Park Angels started? Why traders make for good angel investors? Why having pornographers and money launderers latching on to your product early is a great sign? Why it has been easier to find LPs for West Loop Ventures outside of Chicago? Why you have to be a great analyzer of people and not just ideas for seed investing? Why it's important to have a vision for the future as a seed investor? Why VCs can bet on ideas, but angels have to be on people? Why being coachable is so important for entrepreneurs? How an entrepreneur/investor relationship is like dating? Why he makes a point of blogging everyday? What we have to do to keep growing the Chicago tech scene? Favorite Blogs: Streetwise Professor by Craig Pirrong AVC by Fred Wilson Feld's Thoughts by Brad Feld The Musings of The Big Red Car by Jeffrey Minch Favorite Books: City of the Century: The Epic of Chicago and the Making of America by Donald Miller The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors: The Extraordinary World War II Story of the U.S. Navy's Finest Hour by James D. Hornfischer Neptune's Inferno: The U.S. Navy at Guadalcanal by James D. Hornfischer The Doolittle Raid: America's Daring First Strike Against Japan by Carroll V. Glines High Output Management by Andrew S. Grove Personnel Economics in Practice by Edward P. Lazear, Michael Gibbs Selected Links From The Episode: Kenny Estes, VC at West Loop Ventures Vishal Verma, Co-Founder of Hyde Park Angels Steve Kaplan, Professor at University of Chicago Booth School of Business Kathleen Swan, startup attorney Raman Chadha, Co-Founder of Junto Institute Irish Angels, Notre Dame inspired angel group Jason Kunesh, CEO of Public Good Dan Ratner, COO at Public Good Marc Halpin, CEO of Kapow Events Daniel McCormick, COO of Kapow Events Sam Rosen, Founder of Deskpass Jay Swoboda, CEO of Dabble Robert Rosenberg, Professor at University of Chicago Booth School of Business Mark Tebbe, Professor at University of Chicago Booth School of Business PJ Media, conservative news site Rick Santelli, Editor at CNBC Sean Chou, Founder of Catalytic Amanda Lannert, CEO of Jellyvision Dick Costello, former CEO of Twitter "The Nature of the Firm" (1937), an influential article by Ronald Coase Merton Miller, deceased Professor from University of Chicago Booth School of Business Bryan Johnson, Founder of Braintree and OS Fund Matt Maloney, Founder of Grub Hub
Jim Treleaven discusses the Chicago Tech scene with Fred Hoch. Contrary to popular opinion, Chicago is a much more significant player in the technology space than many think – both as a developer and a user of technology. Fred Hoch is the President of the Illinois Technology Association (ITA) – a next generation trade association with over 700 member companies with a focus on facilitating the development and growth of the technology industry in greater Chicago. ITA is relentless in championing the growth of technology and its applications, from start-up companies to industry leaders, leveraging the transformative nature of technology to revolutionize industries. The two key resources necessary for this growth are capital and talent. Fred will discuss his views on where Chicago ranks relative to other cities on both fronts and what ITA is doing to help improve them.
Jim Treleaven discusses the Chicago Tech scene with Fred Hoch. Contrary to popular opinion, Chicago is a much more significant player in the technology space than many think – both as a developer and a user of technology. Fred Hoch is the President of the Illinois Technology Association (ITA) – a next generation trade association with over 700 member companies with a focus on facilitating the development and growth of the technology industry in greater Chicago. ITA is relentless in championing the growth of technology and its applications, from start-up companies to industry leaders, leveraging the transformative nature of technology to revolutionize industries. The two key resources necessary for this growth are capital and talent. Fred will discuss his views on where Chicago ranks relative to other cities on both fronts and what ITA is doing to help improve them.
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