Hacking Chicago: The Future Smart City is Already Here

August 18, 2017 by J Blaszczykiewicz

If there were a looking-glass that showed Chicago’s future, it would have been on stage August 16 at 1871. Digi.City Connect — a multi-city series of discussions with lawmakers, government officials, technologists and corporations — made a stop in Chicago to discuss the social and economic impact of smart city technologies with several local experts.

August 17, 2017 by J Blaszczykiewicz

1871 held its latest quarterly Fintech Forum, in partnership with Capco, to showcase thought leaders in the fintech space and increase the interactions between startups and corporate partners in this critical and rapidly expanding area. Read on for a few key takeaways and some cybersecurity tips from our experts.

August 17, 2017 by J Blaszczykiewicz

The 1871/IHCC Hispanic Technology Incubator is a cohort-based accelerator that provides Latinx-led businesses with programming and mentorship. We asked each of the participating entrepreneurs about what makes them tick, and this week, we say hello to Carlos Frederico Rosenwald, Founder and Chief Story Officer at Story Street Labs, an online community that welcomes anyone to read, write, and share short-stories and serialized works of fiction.

August 16, 2017 by J Blaszczykiewicz

With a network of more than 300 professionals from every industry, the mentor program is the crown jewel of 1871. Every day, mentors dedicate their time and expertise guiding our members from issues ranging from legal to tech and everywhere in between, forming valuable relationships and producing concrete outcomes. This week, we say hello to Jochen Renz of SalesEnablers.

August 15, 2017 by J Blaszczykiewicz

What happens when three Chicago Public School teachers combine 60 years of experience? In Michelle Krumholz’ case — a tech startup. Evolved Educator was born out of solving a problem she and fellow teachers experienced when Common Core rolled out in public schools across the country: how to develop effective lesson plans efficiently to meet the changing requirements in the classroom.

August 15, 2017 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Hey, chill out. 1871 community members are working hard on startups that are aimed at taking the stress out of daily life for the rest of the world. From power napping to preventing workplace burnout, we reached out to some 1871 businesses working on solutions to reduce stress for National Relaxation Day.

August 15, 2017 by J Blaszczykiewicz

The quest for funding can be a daunting challenge. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or an intrapreneur, one “NO” might be all it takes to kill the project. 1871 mentor Alan Mindlin of The Morey Corporation walks through common pitfalls and how to avoid them with the goal of getting to “Yes.”

August 14, 2017 by J Blaszczykiewicz

On August 9, 1871 joined more than 75 tech hubs around the world in partnership with 1776 for the Challenge Cup, a global pitching competition where startups pitch world-changing ideas to solve meaningful problems.

August 12, 2017 by J Blaszczykiewicz

The 1871/IHCC Hispanic Technology Incubator is a cohort-based accelerator that provides Latinx-led businesses with programming and mentorship. We asked each of the participating entrepreneurs about what makes them tick, and this week, we say hello to Dan Trinidad, Founder and CEO of DealerFox, a B2B service and software provider for the automotive industry that focuses on generating traffic directly to local dealerships

August 11, 2017 by J Blaszczykiewicz

We need to recognize that a large segment of our workforce needs a skills upgrade. There’s no single path or one-way approach that suits every situation, but there are a few important ground rules to get you started. And let’s be clear that these aren’t necessarily politically correct observations; they are, rather, today’s facts of life.

August 10, 2017 by J Blaszczykiewicz

For a business focused on selling lingerie, Burgundy Fox’s Instagram isn’t what you might expect.Yes, women are wearing underwear. But the models of all shapes, sizes and colors are reading newspapers, working on their laptops, enjoying their morning coffee — bucking the traditional advertising trends you’d find in the marketing collateral of retail giants that focus on women’s intimate apparel.

August 10, 2017 by J Blaszczykiewicz

The 1871/IHCC Hispanic Technology Incubator is a cohort-based accelerator that provides Latinx-led businesses with programming and mentorship. We asked each of the participating entrepreneurs about what makes them tick, and this week, we say hello to John Dillon, Founder of GuardianVets, which allows veterinary practices to offer after hours triage care to their clients.

August 9, 2017 by J Blaszczykiewicz

On Monday of this week, we did something at 1871 we had never done before — we held an orientation for new mentors. And it was glorious.

August 9, 2017 by J Blaszczykiewicz

1871 and the Young Entrepreneurs Academy Chicago (YEA! Chicago) announced Wednesday that YEA! Chicago will host three years of future cohorts at 1871, bringing young women to the incubator regularly for the 21-week programs which will begin in October.

August 8, 2017 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Summertime means fun in the sun, fun in the shade and if you’re a student not taking summer classes — internships! To celebrate our ten Summer ‘17 interns we asked them a few questions about themselves and their aspirations.

August 8, 2017 by J Blaszczykiewicz

There are plenty of challenges and roadblocks faced by entrepreneurs, but five Chicago area startups are proving age isn’t one of them. Meet five of the city’s brightest and most promising entrepreneurs and discover how they’re shaping the future and leading the way for young businessmen and women everywhere.

August 7, 2017 by J Blaszczykiewicz

The 1871/IHCC Hispanic Technology Incubator is a cohort-based accelerator that provides Latinx-led businesses with programming and mentorship. We asked each of the participating entrepreneurs about what makes them tick, and this week, we say hello to Marco Lopez Founder of TourisTeens, a social enterprise equipping underprivileged teens with social and soft skills to become walking tour guides.

August 7, 2017 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Recruiting Manager Laura Fendrich leads 1871’s recruiting program, which has partnered with over 75 companies, captured the attention of 30,000 candidates and placed well over 100 people into incredible career opportunities. With a myriad of hiring experiences under her belt, she breaks down what she feels are the most important traits to have as a tech startup candidate.

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