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In space, no one can hear you scream. In the FinTech space, everyone can hear you scream. That’s why Chase Yeung, Co-founder and CEO of 7QUBES, is leveraging artificial intelligence and blockchain distributed ledger technologies to make life easier for financial service professionals. In this interview, she shares her thoughts on risk, empowering employees, and why an entrepreneur’s journey is far more important than the destination.

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Our 1871 is a series of articles, photos, and videos introducing you to the amazing people who power our community. Simple 1871 fact — the people make the place.Today we chat with mentor Shirley Yang, founder of Muses, a global brand builders’ network where entrepreneurs, small business owners, and influencers create partnerships for growth.

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Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, once said that, “in the future, there will be no female leaders — there will just be leaders.” And while that day grows ever closer, it’s not quite here just yet. In the meantime, we’ve put together a list of practical advice, tips, and takeaways from four women trailblazers that we’re honored to have in our community.

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If you’re stalking your favorite celebrity hoping for a chance to meet them, then you’re doing it wrong. First, it’s really creepy and second — it’s a crowded market, so good luck standing out amongst the competition. Fortunately, Steven Galanis can help. His company, Cameo, let’s you skip the lines and hear from celebrities from anywhere in the world with personalized video shoutouts.

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1871 is proud to continue its partnership with global clothing retailer UNIQLO through the Chicago Made series, which highlights local innovators, pioneers, and entrepreneurs. Yesterday evening, five 1871 startups shared their stories in a packed room at UNIQLO’s Michigan Avenue flagship location. From innovations in fitness to socially impactful gift-giving, we’ve recaptured all of last night’s highlights right here. 

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The healthcare and insurance industry can be strenuous at times but Karrie Sullivan, CEO and Founder of Culminate Health, is building a solution that empowers employers to regain control over the quality and cost of their health plans. In this interview, Sullivan shares her insights on the healthcare finance space, supporting female founders, and why it’s important to break the rules every now and then.

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Parents with struggling children often sink a tremendous amount of time searching for reliable support for their kids. Fortunately, Hema Trukenbrod, Founder and CEO of PediaSource, is increasing accessibility to the right specialists. In this interview, she talks about following her passion, the need for parent-employee engagement, and why giving is the best entrepreneurial strategy that no one’s talking about.

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Welcome to part two of ‘The Great Game,’ our monthly series where we share practical tips and advice from seasoned investors on startup funding. In the first part of our series, we spoke with Troy Henikoff of MATH Venture Partners about how founders can raise venture capital. In this interview, Tony Wilkins, a mentor at the Junto Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership, provides insight on why attitude is everything when you’re raising money from angel investors.

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