Sixth Annual Momentum Awards Raises $1.8 Million at Gala Dinner
For the first time, in the six years of the Momentum Awards, three ground-floor startup companies were featured on the stage along with the…
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The Excubator: A New Kind of Incubator
Incubators/accelerators are starting to play a key role in the development of startup ecosystems throughout the U.S. and world. According to David Cohen, co-founder and head of…
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Startup Institute Launches in Chicago to Train Startup Employees
With the proliferation of emerging companies in Chicago, comes an array of programs teaching founders how to start a business. But not everyone wants…
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A Day Inside the Lean Startup Machine
Grace Ng, co-founder of Lean Startup Machine, has a habit of tossing her students out onto the street during workshops. Between guest speakers, and…
Read MoreLean Startup Machine Returns to Chicago
Lean Startup Machine (LSM) returns to Chicago for the fourth time since its debut in 2010. The intensive three-day workshop, which begins on Friday, September 20,…
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A Quick Overview of Chicago Schools Teaching Entrepreneurship
It’s back to school season. Where can you study business or entrepreneurship in Chicago? There are about 28 business schools in the city —…
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UChicago impacts on Chicago’s Startup Ecosystem
The University of Chicago is making a unique impact within Chicago’s startup scene. Although the University was an early partner with 1871, the school…
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Entrepreneurs On The Go As Four New Food Trucks Roll
Need to grab a quick bite on the run? Now, you have more options, as four new food trucks hit city streets. The latest…
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Chicago Public Library Nourishes Young Minds with Technology
The Chicago Public Library has unveiled a Maker Lab for 3D design and printing at the Harold Washington branch downtown. The Maker Lab is…
Read MoreThrough A Cracked Camera Glass: Conversations About Failure
A crowd of about 50 people listened to three successful entrepreneurs dish out anecdotes, and advice, on how to handle failure and achieve success….
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