1871 Launches Recruiting Service, Hires New VP of Programming

July 11, 2014 by J Blaszczykiewicz

1871 has added two new team members as part of an ongoing effort to provide more comprehensive services for our member companies. We look forward to the impact that these new hires will have on both our members and the greater Chicago startup community.

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July 11, 2014 by J Blaszczykiewicz

By Zoë Naidoo, 1871 Intern

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June 24, 2014 by J Blaszczykiewicz

By Quinn Ricketts, 1871 intern

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June 20, 2014 by J Blaszczykiewicz

The concept of innovation has been completely altered in recent years. Our stereotypical story involving a man and his garage no longer holds true. Now, anyone can be an innovator. However, Corporate America continues to struggle in creating innovators. Their solution to this issue: pitch competitions. But are pitch competitions enough?

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June 20, 2014 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Q&A with Colleen O’Toole, Elmspring

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June 12, 2014 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Q&A with Melissa Moline, Founder inRentive
It’s that time again! Last week, Techstars welcomed its Summer 2014 class into 1871’s downtown Chicago Merchandise Mart space. Over the course of a 90-day period, Techstars offers startups $118,000 in seed funding, intensive mentorship, and a vast network of mentors and alumni for 7-10% equity in each company. After an intensive application process, 10 startups, 6 of which are originally Chicago-based, made the Techstars roster. Let’s meet them!

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June 11, 2014 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Q&A with Andy Pruitt, Co-Founder Data Everywhere

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June 10, 2014 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Q&A with Jay Leib, Founder NexLP

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June 9, 2014 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Q&A with Daniela Bolzmann, CMO WeDeliver

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June 8, 2014 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Q&A with Ian Reither, COO Telnyx

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June 7, 2014 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Q&A with Artem Volos, Co-Founder, CFO & COO Clutch Prep

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June 6, 2014 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Q&A with Andrew Wynans, Founder & CMO GameWisp

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June 5, 2014 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Q&A with Eliad Inbar, Founder & CEO yRuler

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June 4, 2014 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Q&A with Satya Krishna Ganni, Founder & CEO MartMobi

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June 4, 2014 by J Blaszczykiewicz

With warm weather finally on the horizon, thousands of Chicagoans have flocked to the lakeshore to burn off their winter weight and train for the 50+ upcoming races that will be held in Chicago this summer.

[Read more…] about 1871 Member A Good Sport Helps Runners Fundraise for the Chicago Marathon

May 29, 2014 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Sr. Eduardo Medina-Mora travels to Chicago, participates in roundtable discussion and interacts with startups to foster greater business ties between Chicago and Mexico.

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May 28, 2014 by J Blaszczykiewicz

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May 28, 2014

[Read more…] about 1871, STATE OF ILLINOIS, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND CRDF GLOBAL ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP FOR GIST INITIATIVE

May 27, 2014 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Summer internship to welcome four Chicago teens to experience tech community firsthand.

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