Words of WiSTEM: Cohort 7 Reflects on Lessons Learned and Friendships Forged During 12-Week Accelerator

July 19, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Yesterday evening, 12 women entrepreneurs from Chicago’s tech and entrepreneur community showcased their businesses in front of a full auditorium at 1871. The showcase, which helps each founder generate leads and connect with investors, officially marks their graduation from our seventh WiSTEM cohort. To celebrate this achievement, we asked them to share their experiences and most memorable moments with us in their own words. From tough moments and challenges to triumphs and business breakthroughs, we hope you enjoy hearing their stories as much as we did.

July 19, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Our 1871 is a series of articles, photos, and videos introducing you to the amazing people who power our community. Simple 1871 fact — the people make the place. Today we chat with mentor Anjli Jain, Managing Partner at EVC Ventures, a $50 million Chicago-based venture capital fund.

July 18, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Denise Umubyeyi and Jasmine Shells are putting their own spin on company culture with Five to Nine, a culture engagement solution that increases workplace connectivity and inclusion while providing analytics to drive people strategy. In this interview, Umubyeyi and Shells share their thoughts on community, culture, and confidence.

July 17, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

There’s a lot of fake news out there today. Take Twitter as an example — recent studies show that false information spreads six times faster than the truth on the social media giant. It’s an issue that Daniel Rendon, a former CBS employee and current CEO of SUJO, plans on solving. In this article, he takes a look at the very real impact of fake news and how we can prevent fiction from turning into fact.

July 17, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

JOBS! Every week, we highlight a number of open jobs for our member companies. If you’re looking for an exciting career in the tech industry or an opportunity to work alongside Chicago’s best and brightest, then you’ve come to the right place. Here are the job openings for the week of July 17, 2018.

July 12, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Our 1871 is a series of articles, photos, and videos introducing you to the amazing people who power our community. Simple 1871 fact — the people make the place.Today we chat with mentor Marcelo De Santis, who’s led innovation at companies like Kraft Foods, Mondalez, and Pirelli.

July 11, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Physical health, mental health, and emotional health; these three subjects have stirred many national conversations — but what about financial health? There’s no doctor for that. No therapist. No psychiatrist. In fact, there’s barely any education around the topic. Thankfully, Joe Holberg, Founder and CEO of Holberg Financial, is working to help today’s professionals better understand the value of a dollar.

July 11, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Regret. It’s that feeling in your stomach when you buy the perfect Hawaiian shirt only to remember that you live in Alaska. It’s finding out post-purchase that your brand new vacuum cleaner received, at best, a two-star review. Thankfully, Fara Alexander is helping consumers diminish their disappointment with ReturnRunners, on-demand return service for retail merchandise. In this interview, Alexander talks about the importance of initiative, community, and strong role models. [Read more…] about Buyer’s Remorse? Fara Alexander’s ReturnRunners has the Cure

July 10, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Building your brand can be a tricky task. Luckily, David Kelbaugh, Founder of Tacklebox Brand Partners, has put together a guest post on how companies of all shapes and sizes can build a successful and long-lasting brand.
[Read more…] about Branding Matters Now More Than Ever

July 10, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

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June 28, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

In space, no one can hear you scream. In the FinTech space, everyone can hear you scream. That’s why Chase Yeung, Co-founder and CEO of 7QUBES, is leveraging artificial intelligence and blockchain distributed ledger technologies to make life easier for financial service professionals. In this interview, she shares her thoughts on risk, empowering employees, and why an entrepreneur’s journey is far more important than the destination.

June 28, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Our 1871 is a series of articles, photos, and videos introducing you to the amazing people who power our community. Simple 1871 fact — the people make the place.Today we chat with mentor Shirley Yang, founder of Muses, a global brand builders’ network where entrepreneurs, small business owners, and influencers create partnerships for growth.

June 27, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, once said that, “in the future, there will be no female leaders — there will just be leaders.” And while that day grows ever closer, it’s not quite here just yet. In the meantime, we’ve put together a list of practical advice, tips, and takeaways from four women trailblazers that we’re honored to have in our community.

June 26, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

June 25, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

If you’re stalking your favorite celebrity hoping for a chance to meet them, then you’re doing it wrong. First, it’s really creepy and second — it’s a crowded market, so good luck standing out amongst the competition. Fortunately, Steven Galanis can help. His company, Cameo, let’s you skip the lines and hear from celebrities from anywhere in the world with personalized video shoutouts.

June 21, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Joshua York, a student who attends Trinity Christian College, participated in this year’s Campus 1871 event as a student entrepreneur. In this article, he shares the importance of university partnerships for students who aspire to build their own businesses and launch their own companies.

June 21, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Simple 1871 fact — the people make the place. Today we chat with Isaiah Sarju, Co-Owner of cyber security consultancy Revis Solutions.

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