How Neurodiversity Can Drive Innovation in Chicago

September 26, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

With nearly 2.5 million STEM job openings, it’s no wonder that U.S. employers are looking harder than ever to find qualified applicants. One demographic that often gets overlooked is the neurodiverse community — neurodiverse applicants are individuals who may be on the autism spectrum but are often highly qualified. In this guest post, Rocky Subramanian Midwest Managing Director, SAP North America, shares his thoughts on why it’s important to companies should consider hiring neurodiverse applicants and look outside of traditional talent profiles.

September 25, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

It’s a tough time to be a founder. With employee turnover at the highest its been in the last 10 years, more and more executives are looking for new ways to keep their staff a happy and engaged. Fortunately, Jake Bernstein — Senior Manager of Business Development at Bonfyre — is helping businesses from all industries build better relationships with their teams.

September 24, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

In the ever-evolving world of big data, there is a constant stream of new data from various sources making leaps forward in the way humanity can identify trends. Whether it be analytics from financial data locating changes to the market, medical systems, through coordinated data identifying the outbreak of deadly diseases, or as simple as a social network detecting trends in conversation there is no denying that big data has changed the world forever. In this guest post, Taylor Welsh of AX Control provides insight on the evolution of big data analytics.
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September 20, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

For this week’s Our 1871, we chat with Shivani Jain, Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Cubii. Cubii is the original compact seated elliptical trainer for active sitting, helping users stay fit while they are at the office.

September 20, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

There’s a myth in the startup community that says you need to scale fast. In today’s guest post, Jock Purtle, Founder and CEO of Digital Exits, takes a look at why most startups yield greater benefits from steady growth rather than rapid expansion. [Read more…] about Are You Scaling Your Startup Too Quickly: 5 Key Warning Signs

September 20, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

It’s no secret that diversity is still a major issue in the tech industry. While many tech departments may suffer from a lack of inadequate diversity practices, these problems are most often felt in the sales division. That’s why Sales Assembly, in partnership with Victory Lap and 1871, is launching the Sales Assembly’s Diversity Leadership Training Initiative today.

September 19, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

If you’re stocking up on spices for all of those delicious Fall recipes, don’t forget to add saffron. Known as the ‘queen of all spices,’ saffron has a unique flavor that’s hard to forget — perhaps that’s why authentic saffron is so hard to find. Fortunately, Keith Alaniz — along with co-founders Kimberly Jung and Emily Miller — brings saffron from the Middle East straight to your front door with Rumi Spice.

September 18, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Risk is a concept that many founders are familiar with, but at the end of the day — even if their business fails — they can still land on their feet. However, entrepreneurs like 7QUBES CEO Chase Yeung often look for additional thrills outside of their profession. In the first post of our Entrepreneurs Do Everything series, Chase Yeung talks about why she courts danger — and why everyone should try it at least once.

September 18, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

From September 15 to October 15, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by recognizing the rich heritage, culture, and many contributions of Hispanic Americans. This year, we’re commemorating the month by highlighting three local Hispanic founders; Daniel Rendon of SUJO, Mia Velasquez of Commit, and Victor Abundis of Interpreter Tap. On this Hispanic Heritage Month, they reflect on culture, entrepreneurship, and community.

September 18, 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 September 18, 2018.

September 13, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

For this week’s Our 1871, we chat with WiSTEM alum Rochelle Gorey, Founder SpringFour. SpringFour brings your financial health to life by connecting customers & employees to best in class local resources, tools and financial products.

September 12, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

The DMV, amusement parks, and your local bar — the perfect trifecta of long lines that are sure to provide you with endless hours of boredom and frustration. In fact, there’s an app where you can hire someone to wait in line for you, but then, why not eliminate the wait altogether? That’s what Josh Goodman is doing with his company, PourMyBeer. If you’re sick of waiting for the bartender to come back with your drink, you’re in luck — now you can do it yourself.

September 11, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

1871’s eighth WiSTEM cohort will features 10 women-led businesses. To date, the 12-week program has graduated 88 companies and created more than 250 jobs.

September 11, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

September 6, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Today, technology is changing the way we do just about everything; the way we we work, the way we connect with each other, and of course, the way we get around. In this post, we’ll look at how modern advancements are shaping the future of transportation and creating new opportunities for industries and innovators across the globe.

September 5, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

1871 and the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC), the Midwest’s largest Hispanic entrepreneur community, join forces to hold a five-part event series to celebrate, connect, and empower Hispanic entrepreneurs.

September 5, 2018 by J Blaszczykiewicz

AR, VR, MR, XR — these are just four of many confusing acronyms in the immersive tech space. With so many different moving parts, it’s no wonder that many of us don’t understand the ins-and-outs of this industry; fortunately, Lorne Rodriguez, the Co-founder and Co-CEO of Reality Bytes, is bringing much-needed education to this frontier technology.

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