Hackers, Hustlers … and the 3 Things I Would Have Done Differently

March 22, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Andy Crestodina, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Orbit Media Studios which helps companies with web design, development, and strategy, shares a number of valuable marketing tips and insights.

March 21, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Tiffany Williams, CEO and Founder of Givly, is making it easier to give back by revolutionizing the way donors and nonprofits do philanthropy.

March 21, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Robert K. Elder is the President and Publisher of Blockchain News, which offers the latest news and opinion on Blockchain and Distributed Ledger technology and intelligence.

March 20, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Garry Cooper, CEO and Co-founder of Rheaply, is helping researchers around the nation share, collaborate, and optimize their resources and ideas.

March 20, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

1871 and the Sun-Times Media Group are collaborating to bring you the the Insights Discussion Series, a series of four educational events that launches today with The Basics of Blockchain & Bitcoin, an in-depth presentation with industry experts on blockchain technology and its impact on business and society.

March 20, 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 March 20, 2018.

March 19, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel stopped by 1871 last week to record the first live episode of Chicago Stories — his weekly podcast — with 1871 CEO Howard A. Tullman. The two local titans shared their thoughts on tech, entrepreneurship, and the importance of learning from failure and from life in front of a packed audience. In case you missed it, here are some of our favorite moments and highlights from the episode.

March 19, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Do you ever wonder how companies starting from scratch become successful? 1871 member and CEO of Digital Authority Partners Codrin Arsene sheds light on the good, the bad, and the ugly of building a multi-million dollar business. Here’s Part 2 of this three-part blog series.

March 19, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

We’re excited to share an exclusive Q&A session with Jessica Williams, Co-Facilitator of 1871’s WiSTEM program, and Terri Brax, Founder and CEO of Women Tech Founders, as they discuss the different ways that women can empower, support, and advance themselves and each other in the workplace. WiSTEM and Women Tech Founders entered a partnership this year which will give WiSTEM graduates a free one-year membership at Women Tech Founders and a 20 percent discount on membership and events for all 1871 members. The partnership will also provide both organizations to share programming, mentorships, and positions on each organization’s respective leadership and advisory council.

March 16, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Disha Gulati, CEO and Founder of Style545, is helping shoppers save time and save stress with a personalized, stylist-approved online shopping experience.

March 14, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Deb Smolensky is the Co-founder and CFO of Global Women 4 Wellbeing and the VP and Global Practice Leader for Well-Being and Engagement at NFP, the ninth largest global benefits and insurance adviser, which services corporate clients of all sizes domestically and internationally.

March 13, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

March 12, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

1871 announced today that Mesirow Financial will join the community as a corporate partner alongside over 100 other companies, institutions, and centers of higher education.

March 12, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

On March 8th, 2018 — powerful women from around the nation gathered at 1871 to participate in a full day of events, workshops, and panels that served to educate, inspire, and empower women across all industries. The event marked 1871’s annual commemoration of International Women’s Day and covered relevant topics for women in business such as authentic leadership, professional development, and gender equality. We’ve put together some highlights from the event in case you missed it, or you can follow this link to see all of the photos from this year’s event.

March 12, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

March 8, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Jonathan Pritchard, Founder of Like A Mind Reader, which help individuals and companies connect with their people through live speaking events, training, and entertainment opportunities, highlights the difference between positive and negative influence in the workplace.

March 7, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Last night, a dozen women entrepreneurs took the stage to present their businesses in front of a packed audience at 1871. From a vacation rental cleaning service to an employee engagement platform, each entrepreneur celebrated 12 weeks of hard work, grit, and passion as they pitched their business ideas and officially graduated from our sixth WiSTEM cohort. Not to worry if you couldn’t make it — we’ve captured the evening’s highlights right here.

March 7, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Jonathan Pritchard is the Founder of Like A Mind Reader, which helps people and companies connect with their people through live speaking events, trainings, and entertainment opportunities.

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