Local Food Vendors We Work With: Babycakes Gourmet

June 16, 2016 by J Blaszczykiewicz

One of the ways we have recently committed to growing entrepreneurship throughout the city while fostering diversity is through our purchasing power — specifically through the money we spend on food at 1871.

June 16, 2016 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Our “Mentoring @1871” interview series will feature 1871 community members who have made a valuable contribution to our network. The new interview initiative is a collection of stories, stories that highlight what Chicago leaders have gained by participating in the 1871 mentorship program.

June 15, 2016 by J Blaszczykiewicz

As regular INC.com readers know, I’m a diehard blogger. INC. is one of the great business communication platforms and an important channel for us to regularly get the word out about our member companies, track the expanding tech scene in Chicago, and channel information about startups and disruptive innovators nationally.

June 14, 2016 by J Blaszczykiewicz

1871 Members Now Able To Access New and High-Demand Mentors At Mutually Convenient Times Via Get20 App; Partnership Expands Already Extensive Educational Opportunities Available To 1871 Members; Mentor-of-the-Week Program Being Launched

June 10, 2016 by J Blaszczykiewicz

This post is part of the Hyde Park Angels Entrepreneurial Education Series, which brings together successful, influential entrepreneurs and investors to teach entrepreneurs everything they need to know about early-stage investment through events, articles, videos, and more. If you are interested in learning more about raising a round, save the date for “Early Stage Investment 101” on June 17.

June 9, 2016 by J Blaszczykiewicz

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June 3, 2016 by J Blaszczykiewicz

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June 2, 2016 by J Blaszczykiewicz

It’s rare that a week goes by without my having an intense and well-intentioned conversation about someone’s fear of baby-faced disruptors crashing into their business. Most of these talks are initiated by mid-level and middle-aged managers at large firms whose businesses are usually comfortable incumbents, for the moment, in various large and complicated marketplaces. But they’re running a little scared because they know that new levels of competition and new kinds of competitors are clearly on the horizon.

May 26, 2016 by J Blaszczykiewicz

I’ve been struggling for a while now in trying to make some sense of how we should manage social sharing as a viable marketing tool and also as another critical communication channel for our businesses. Content marketing is here to stay, but–notwithstanding the myths of virality– it doesn’t happen by itself, no one can make it happen for you, and it almost never happens overnight. (See The Trouble With Social Media .) Nonetheless, while no one knows what makes a mega-viral hit, some players have emerged who can help you press your winning bets, amplify the impact of the “stories” that sell, and use your always finite resources in ways that will get you the most bang for your buck.

May 23, 2016 by J Blaszczykiewicz

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May 19, 2016 by J Blaszczykiewicz

By 1871 CEO Howard A. Tullman. To view the original post, visit http://www.inc.com/howard-tullman/why-smart-cars-are-stupid.html.

May 16, 2016 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Our “Mentoring at 1871” interview series will feature 1871 community members who have made a valuable contribution to our network. The new interview initiative is a collection of stories, stories that highlight what Chicago leaders have gained by participating in the 1871 mentorship program. Here’s what William Robinson, Vice President at Silicon Valley Bank, has to say about mentoring at 1871:

May 16, 2016 by J Blaszczykiewicz

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May 12, 2016 by J Blaszczykiewicz

As we continue to read less and less and watch and listen to ever-increasing amounts of content–and the younger you are, the less you read– it’s becoming clear that new types of communication skills are going to be essential for any kind of success in our schools, our businesses and our lives. Not to mention our politics because, say whatever else you will about his messages, The Donald is a master communicator and it’s no accident that he left the dirty dozen and a half in the dust.

May 12, 2016 by J Blaszczykiewicz

By 1871 CEO Howard A. Tullman. To view the original post, visit http://www.inc.com/howard-tullman/seven-tips-for-talking-from-teds-head.html.

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