Buyer’s Remorse? Fara Alexander’s ReturnRunners has the Cure

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.
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July 10, 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 10, 2018.

July 3, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

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.

June 20, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

1871 is proud to continue its partnership with global clothing retailer UNIQLO through the Chicago Made series, which highlights local innovators, pioneers, and entrepreneurs. Yesterday evening, five 1871 startups shared their stories in a packed room at UNIQLO’s Michigan Avenue flagship location. From innovations in fitness to socially impactful gift-giving, we’ve recaptured all of last night’s highlights right here.

June 20, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

The healthcare and insurance industry can be strenuous at times but Karrie Sullivan, CEO and Founder of Culminate Health, is building a solution that empowers employers to regain control over the quality and cost of their health plans. In this interview, Sullivan shares her insights on the healthcare finance space, supporting female founders, and why it’s important to break the rules every now and then.

June 19, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

June 14, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Simple 1871 fact — the people make the place. Today we chat with Emily Santos, Code2040 Diversity Fellow on her experience at 1871. After a full year helping to coordinate diversity initiatives in our community, Emily’s fellowship is finally drawing to an end. Here we celebrate her last week with us with a special Our 1871!

June 13, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Parents with struggling children often sink a tremendous amount of time searching for reliable support for their kids. Fortunately, Hema Trukenbrod, Founder and CEO of PediaSource, is increasing accessibility to the right specialists. In this interview, she talks about following her passion, the need for parent-employee engagement, and why giving is the best entrepreneurial strategy that no one’s talking about.

June 13, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Welcome to part two of ‘The Great Game,’ our monthly series where we share practical tips and advice from seasoned investors on startup funding. In the first part of our series, we spoke with Troy Henikoff of MATH Venture Partners about how founders can raise venture capital. In this interview, Tony Wilkins, a mentor at the Junto Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership, provides insight on why attitude is everything when you’re raising money from angel investors.

June 12, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Recently, 1871 had the pleasure of speaking with a group of entrepreneurial third graders at Lincoln Elementary School in River Forest, Illinois. The conversation, captured in a podcast, features a Q&A session between Mrs. Karrin Burns’ third grade class and 1871 CEO Betsy Ziegler.

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