Insider Insights: 1871 Mentor Tony Wilkins

February 16, 2016 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Our “Mentoring @1871” interview series will feature 1871 community members who have made a valuable contribution to our network. The new interview initiative is a collection of stories, stories that highlight what Chicago leaders have gained by participating in the 1871 mentorship program.

February 11, 2016 by J Blaszczykiewicz

An interesting report from Gallup raises the stakes for innovation in customer engagement—just as an interesting new event from the Chicago American Marketing Association is about to present new perspectives on how to truly engage (Feb. 23 at 1871).

February 10, 2016 by J Blaszczykiewicz

By 1871 CEO Howard A. Tullman. To view the original article, visit http://www.inc.com/howard-tullman/4-lesssons-from-the-firing-line.html

February 5, 2016 by J Blaszczykiewicz

1871 says: From our partners at Gigster. To view the original post, visit https://gigster.com/blog/why-chat-will-replace-phone-calls-for-b2b/

February 4, 2016 by J Blaszczykiewicz

By 1871 CEO Howard A. Tullman. View the original post here.

February 1, 2016 by J Blaszczykiewicz

January 26, 2016 by J Blaszczykiewicz

By 1871 CEO Howard A. Tullman. To view the original post, visit http://www.inc.com/howard-tullman/doing-nothing-is-doing-something/html.html

January 11, 2016 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Our new “Mentoring at 1871” interview series will feature 1871 mentors who have made a valuable contribution to our community. Our members gain incredible knowledge from the people who volunteer their time to mentor at 1871, and we’re excited to share some of those mentors’ insights with you.

January 11, 2016 by J Blaszczykiewicz

January 7, 2016 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Applications Now Open For Weekend-Long Startup Event; Students From 1871’s University Partners Encouraged To Apply; Event To Take Place April 8-10

December 30, 2015 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Not every solution or app needs to set the entire world on fire or to be built on a platform just slightly less grand than the Taj Mahal. It’s not always “smart” to build your app to run on the hottest and newest smart phone and nowhere else. You might get some buzz and some early adopters, but being in the shiny new thing biz isn’t the path to building a big business when ready access and broad availability trump haptic feedback, VR capabilities and other gee whiz features. Mass ultimately always matters–there are millions more Fords than Ferraris– and when the real value and design of your business is to touch and impact as many people as possible, the lower the bar to use and adoption, the better.

December 22, 2015 by J Blaszczykiewicz

December 18, 2015 by J Blaszczykiewicz

December 15, 2015 by J Blaszczykiewicz

By 1871 CEO Howard A. Tullman. To view the original post, visit http://www.inc.com/howard-tullman/holiday-resolution-get-past-the-past.html

December 14, 2015 by J Blaszczykiewicz

Following Successful Pilot of Program, EIR Program Will Be Continued and Scaled Nationally Beginning in March 2016; Applications Open Through January 11; All Interested Entrepreneurs and Community Builders Encouraged to Apply

December 12, 2015 by J Blaszczykiewicz

December 11, 2015 by J Blaszczykiewicz

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