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January 29, 2012 by Emely Matus

January 26, 2012 by Emely Matus

It’s still under construction, but a huge space at the Merchandise Mart could become the cradle of the next generation of internet giants. We take a look inside the venture called “1871.”

January 22, 2012 by Emely Matus

Great post and audio interview by Niala!

January 20, 2012 by Emely Matus

We believed there was some demand in Chicago’s startup community for an incredible co-working space with dynamic programming – classes, events, office hours with experts – and the response shows that belief was right on. Entrepreneurs from all corners of Chicago have reached out to the team or visited 1871.com to learn more about this ambitious project we announced Wednesday morning. In addition, civic, corporate, and government leaders have been in touch to see how they can help make this an awesome place for startups.

January 18, 2012 by Emely Matus

Today we announced 1871, a center for digital entrepreneurs to instantly plug into a vibrant community of peers, mentors, partners, and investors. 1871 will be home to hundreds of entrepreneurs, developers, and designers who are building the next generation of successful digital technology companies in Chicago.

January 1, 1970 by Emely Matus

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 February 25, 2019.

January 1, 1970 by Emely Matus

With a network of more than 600 professionals from every industry, the mentor program is the crown jewel of 1871. Every day, mentors dedicate their time and expertise guiding our members from issues ranging from legal to tech and everywhere in between, forming valuable relationships and producing concrete outcomes. This week, we say hello to Darcy Bonner, Innovation, Strategy, and Business Development Manager at Schneider Electric.

January 1, 1970 by Emely Matus

Most families don’t see themselves as caregivers. They’re just a son or daughter doing their duty as a child or grandchild. The caregiving journey is often just as life-changing as having a new baby, but they don’t get 9 months to prepare. It happens in an instant: with a fall, a hospitalization, or a new diagnosis. This leaves families scrambling and stressed, often for years. Fortunately, Carl Hirschman, Founder and CEO of CareTree, a caregiving software, is bringing peace of mind to families and the caregiving industry into the 21st century.

January 1, 1970 by Emely Matus

“Where do I even start? How do I research charities? Who’s actually doing great work? Once I do give, where’s the money really going? If I’m not rich, can I even make an impact?” These are a just a few of the questions that pop when young professionals think about giving. To answer these, Joel Pollick, Founder and CEO of Percent Pledge, has made it his mission to empower every young professional to become a philanthropist and easily make giving a habit. In this post, Pollick discusses the importance of simplicity, transparency, and even fear.

January 1, 1970 by Emely Matus

On March 13th, 1871 invited a group of entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers to address challenges associated with financial and tax regulations. Taking the lens of established or soon-to-be entrepreneurs, the forum was full of insights and best practices on how founders could navigate their way through a web of complex regulations. This policy forum was created in partnership with Groundwork, a workshop series focused on foundational topics for entrepreneurs.

January 1, 1970 by Emely Matus

After more than two years at 1871, WiSTEM Co-Facilitator Jessica Williams is moving on. In this post, Williams reflects on a number of her most memorable moments and experiences at WiSTEM, 1871’s 12-week, curriculum-based accelerator for women entrepreneurs.

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