Five recently launched startups presented their ideas to a packed room full of 350 investors, fellow entrepreneurs and startup enthusiasts at last night’s Built in Chicago September event. This month’s pitches were supplemented by one-sentence elevator … Continued
Have you stopped by Wood in Boystown yet for it’s out of this world crispy pork croquette, wood stove-fired country ham flat bread or perched yourself at the bar with a Blackwatch Fizz whiskey cocktail? … Continued
Chicago Ideas Week brings together passionate artists, engineers, technologists, inventors, musicians and explorers for a week of sharing ideas, inspiring action and igniting change. With more than 80 events taking place from Monday, October 8th to … Continued
The Founding Moms is the worlds first and only kid-friendly collective of monthly meet-ups for mom entrepreneurs. Since it’s launch, The Founding Moms has spread to over 30 cities around the world, becoming a live, local, … Continued
Crowdfunding is a unique way to organize the financial backing and promotion of a new product before it hits the market. Websites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo allow anyone with an idea to get a feel … Continued
As the mobile space grows, the challenge for employers to find mobile developers only increases. Founded by Vokal Interactive’s Brandon Passley, Reid Lapin and Dave Hoover, Mobile Makers Academy is an immersive, 10-week, iOS learning … Continued
When he was only 12 years old Emerson Spartz convinced his parents to let him home school himself. That same year he founded MuggleNet, “the world’s #1 Harry Potter fan site.” To increase the traffic … Continued
Potluck brings together Chicagoans from diverse backgrounds and encourages them to speak undisturbed on the topic of their choice for six minutes. Hosted by Saya Hillman of Mac n’ Cheese Productions and Pete Aiello of Team … Continued
Last week the Chicago Tribune profiled Beth Stelling, a rising stand-up comedian who recently made her television debut on Conan. Currently a resident of Los Angeles, Stelling returned to Chicago this summer to capture her … Continued
Doing what you love and having some one else foot the bill, also known as corporate sponsorship, is a mythical concept for many entrepreneurs. CRAVE Chicago invited the CEO of Aspire, an innovative non-profit, and … Continued
Threadless is partnering with The Leap Year Project to give away $6,000 in prizes to the best t-shirt designs around positive actions or leaps. The contest asks users to take a leap through their art … Continued
To celebrate the launch of its new website Human Practice is having a party at Bow Truss Coffee Roasters on Thursday, August 30th at 7 p.m. The healthcare social-recommendation platform that helps discerning users find doctors … Continued
Doejo is many things- web agency, branding powerhouse and now winged-Twinkie bling design firm. After working with The Snackpot to develop their iconic new site, which features snack reviews from the likes of Pitchfork’s Ian … Continued
IdeaMensch is a community created for people who bring ideas to life. Instead of celebrating how an idea is formed, IdeaMensch explores the journey entrepreneurs embark on in order to insure their ideas succeed. An … Continued
This week, Bow Truss Coffee Roasters announced that it will sponsor BMX Pro, Kevin Porter. Some time ago, Porter made waves as the first BMX rider to be sponsored by a coffee company, which was … Continued
Entrepreneurs Unplugged hosts intimate gatherings where entrepreneurs can learn valuable lessons from real world experiences. By keeping the crowd small and the venues cozy, hosts Stella Fayman and Tim Jahn encourage speakers to share personal … Continued
Entrepreneur savant Chuck Templeton describes himself as an environmental alarmist. Templeton, known for founding restaurant-reservation site OpenTable with his wife, co-founded resource-sharing platform OhSoWe last year to much eco-friendly praise. The backyard composting, urban gardener is now back in the fluorescent … Continued
The mission of Ignite Chicago is simple: Enlighten us, but make it quick! At the program geared towards creatives and entrepreneurs, hosted by Pete Aielle and Claire Lew, presenters are faced with a intimidating task: they must … Continued
