Co-founder and CEO: Ben Rosenfield Company description: App that makes it easier for freelancers and potential clients to connect. Anyone can make money with their skills on the side. Date of Interview: July 2016 Ben Rosenfield is an entrepreneur, a traveler, and an accidental reality star. He began his entrepreneurship journey about ten years ago…
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Profile: Elizabeth Peterson, Eastwood Group Company Description: Payment integration consulting and FinTech software product development Website: http://www.elizabetheastwood.com/; @Chitownlizzy Date of interview: October 2015 Elizabeth Peterson is an artist, an entrepreneur, a mother, a seeker of truth and continuous improvement. She started her education in arts and fashion, but ended up with a career in financial technology; and…
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COO: Kris Petersen Company Description: Curated clothing service for kids – ‘Trunk Club for kids’ Company Site: https://www.macandmia.com/, @MacMiaStyle, @KrisPetersen Date of Interview: September 2015 Kris Petersen is a serial entrepreneur, founder, and currently the COO of Mac and Mia, a responsibly sourced “Trunk Club for kids.” His favorite place in the world is Door…
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Founder: Levi Baer Company Description: Organizational strategy consultant and community leader Company Site: Levibaer.com; Twitter; Coffee & Conversation Date of Interview: July 2015 Levi Baer is a community builder, a team facilitator, an organizational change strategist, and was previously a nationally ranked Settlers of Catan player. He believes in using studied theories and real-life experiences to…
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Founders: Eliad Inbar, Yevgeniy Kuznetsov Company Description: Interactive software that adds size, look and feel context to online retail shopping Company Site: tangiblee.com; Twitter Date of Interview: December 2014 Eliad Inbar is the co-founder of Tangiblee. He came to Chicago last summer after Tangiblee was accepted to the 2014 class of Tech Stars. Eliad believes he is a…
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Founder: Siva “Shiv” Rajendran Company Description: Creating portable affordable power from recycled electric car batteries Company Site: http://totuspower.com/; @TotusPower Date of Interview: June 2015 Shiv Rajendran is a car enthusiast, an engineering enthusiast, and a possibilities enthusiast. After achieving his short-term corporate goals, he realized that none of his passions had any place in his…
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Founders: Jason Kunesh, Dan Ratner Company Description: Software company that helps organizations connect with civic supporters to raise money, inspire involvement and build community Company Site: https://publicgood.com/; Twitter Date of Interview: June 2015 Jason Kunesh is the co-founder and CEO of Public Good, a software company that helps organizations connect with civic supporters to raise…
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Founder: Hillary Sawchuk Company Description: An online publication that sits down with the most interesting and influential celebrities, artists, athletes and industry leaders one drink at a time. Company Site: http://adrinkwith.com/, Twitter; Instagram Date of Interview: March 2015 Hillary Sawchuk is the founder and CEO of A Drink With, an online publication that sits down with…
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Founders: Mike Preuss, Brad Wisler, Kristian Andersen, Mike Fitzgerald, Mike Trotzke Company Description: Technology platform that simplifies the sharing, management and reporting of data between startups and investors. Company Site: https://visible.vc/; Twitter Date of Interview: March 2015 Mike Preuss is the CEO and co-founder of Visible, a technology platform that simplifies the sharing, management and…
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Founder: Katlin Smith Company Description: All natural, grain-free, gluten-free baking mixes Company Site: http://www.simplemills.com/; Twitter; Facebook; Instagram Date of Interview: March 2015 Katlin Smith is the founder of Simple Mills, a food company that produces all natural, grain-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, paleo-friendly, almond flour-based baking mixes. She hails from North Carolina and has transplanted to Chicago…
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