The quest for funding can be a daunting challenge. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or an intrapreneur, one “NO” might be all it takes to kill the project. 1871 mentor Alan Mindlin of The Morey Corporation walks through common pitfalls and how to avoid them with the goal of getting to “Yes.”
[Read more…] about Getting to “YES”: Lessons from an Intrapreneur to an Entrepreneur
On August 9, 1871 joined more than 75 tech hubs around the world in partnership with 1776 for the Challenge Cup, a global pitching competition where startups pitch world-changing ideas to solve meaningful problems.
[Read more…] about 8 Startups Compete for Gold and Glory at Challenge Cup Chicago
The 1871/IHCC Hispanic Technology Incubator is a cohort-based accelerator that provides Latinx-led businesses with programming and mentorship. We asked each of the participating entrepreneurs about what makes them tick, and this week, we say hello to Dan Trinidad, Founder and CEO of DealerFox, a B2B service and software provider for the automotive industry that focuses on generating traffic directly to local dealerships
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We need to recognize that a large segment of our workforce needs a skills upgrade. There’s no single path or one-way approach that suits every situation, but there are a few important ground rules to get you started. And let’s be clear that these aren’t necessarily politically correct observations; they are, rather, today’s facts of life.
For a business focused on selling lingerie, Burgundy Fox’s Instagram isn’t what you might expect.Yes, women are wearing underwear. But the models of all shapes, sizes and colors are reading newspapers, working on their laptops, enjoying their morning coffee — bucking the traditional advertising trends you’d find in the marketing collateral of retail giants that focus on women’s intimate apparel.
[Read more…] about How Burgundy Fox is Changing the Shape of the the Lingerie Industry
The 1871/IHCC Hispanic Technology Incubator is a cohort-based accelerator that provides Latinx-led businesses with programming and mentorship. We asked each of the participating entrepreneurs about what makes them tick, and this week, we say hello to John Dillon, Founder of GuardianVets, which allows veterinary practices to offer after hours triage care to their clients.
[Read more…] about Hispanic Tech Spotlight: John Dillon, Founder of GuardianVets
On Monday of this week, we did something at 1871 we had never done before — we held an orientation for new mentors. And it was glorious.
[Read more…] about 1871 Looks Like the City of Chicago — and Our Mentors Should Too
1871 and the Young Entrepreneurs Academy Chicago (YEA! Chicago) announced Wednesday that YEA! Chicago will host three years of future cohorts at 1871, bringing young women to the incubator regularly for the 21-week programs which will begin in October.
Summertime means fun in the sun, fun in the shade and if you’re a student not taking summer classes — internships! To celebrate our ten Summer ‘17 interns we asked them a few questions about themselves and their aspirations.
There are plenty of challenges and roadblocks faced by entrepreneurs, but five Chicago area startups are proving age isn’t one of them. Meet five of the city’s brightest and most promising entrepreneurs and discover how they’re shaping the future and leading the way for young businessmen and women everywhere.
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The 1871/IHCC Hispanic Technology Incubator is a cohort-based accelerator that provides Latinx-led businesses with programming and mentorship. We asked each of the participating entrepreneurs about what makes them tick, and this week, we say hello to Marco Lopez Founder of TourisTeens, a social enterprise equipping underprivileged teens with social and soft skills to become walking tour guides.
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Recruiting Manager Laura Fendrich leads 1871’s recruiting program, which has partnered with over 75 companies, captured the attention of 30,000 candidates and placed well over 100 people into incredible career opportunities. With a myriad of hiring experiences under her belt, she breaks down what she feels are the most important traits to have as a tech startup candidate.
[Read more…] about Three Key Traits of a Great Tech Startup Job Candidate
What do struggling musicians, construction workers, attorneys and social workers have in common? Kimberly Lowe-Williams has helped them all pivot their careers and become developers. She’s the CEO and Executive Director of The Difference Engine, a non-profit dedicated to helping those with non-traditional backgrounds — women, minorities and older career changers — take pre-existing tech skills and transform them into coding careers.
On August 3, 1871 hosted a company showcase as a part of ThinkChicago, the city’s initiative to attract newly graduated talent from all over the U.S. to the booming Chicago tech scene. Over 200 students converged in downtown to visit tech offices, hear keynotes, and meet companies. Their last stop? Lollapalooza.
[Read more…] about ThinkChicago is Bringing the Next Generation of Innovators to Chicago
Some of them never see it coming. In a visit to 1871, oil industry veteran Anna Catalano told aspiring entrepreneurs how to prevent the kinds of CEO disasters that are making way too much news.
The 1871/IHCC Hispanic Technology Incubator is a cohort-based accelerator that provides Latinx-led businesses with programming and mentorship. We asked each of the participating entrepreneurs about what makes them tick, and this week, we say hello to Phil Castro, Founder of BarPass, an app to help adventurous urbanites discover new bars, meet new people and expand their drink horizons.
[Read more…] about Hispanic Tech Spotlight: Phil Castro, Founder of BarPass
At 1871, each WiSTEM cohort concludes with founders pitching their business on stage to a crowd of hundreds at 1871. Mary Novokhovsky is no stranger to that stage. The Founder of Respirare, Novokhovsky is fresh off her win at Campus 1871, the annual college startup competition that challenges students to create, ideate and execute a full-fledged business plan each year.
[Read more…] about Respirare Founder Mary Novokhovsky is Breathlessly Working to Help Asthmatics
On August 1, 2017, Howard A. Tullman, CEO of the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center (CEC) and 1871, announced his intention to step down as CEO of 1871 and CEC at the end of 2017. Additionally, CEC board chairman Jim O’Connor, Jr. has also announced his intention to step down from his position as board chair at the end of 2018.
[Read more…] about Statement from CEC on Leadership Transitions