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Why Chicago Needs to Recruit and Retain Great Tech Talent
In my last post, I talked about the importance of great talent being at the foundation of any successful startup ecosystem. That said, there is a lack of exceptional technology talent across the country and... Read »
Who to Watch at Chicago Ideas Week: Andrew Hessel
There's a lot to wrap your mind around with the approaching Chicago Ideas Week, the weeklong invasion of super-smart and super-influential folks taking place at venues all over town from Oct. 8 to 14. We're... Read »
Why No One's Buying Your Mobile App
Last May, I did a two-part series on how to get yourself set up with an iPhone app developer. Well, that's only half of the equation: What good is an iPhone app if no one's buying it? It's no good at all, but... Read »
How to Hire Rockstar Tech Talent
Back in January I wrote about a growing trend, which is that some companies are no longer requiring resumes when considering new hires. As it turns out, according to a new Inc.com piece, it's actually now being... Read »
SXSW Report: How the Lytro Camera Can Revolutionize Your Business
With SXSW, the major 10-day trade show, music festival and film fest wrapping up on Sunday, intrepid Inc. Well contributor Jabez LeBret will be writing posts about the best things he saw in Austin that can... Read »
How to Hire Software Devs
I've interviewed folks before who have explained why it's necessary to have a technical co-founder when you start a new business. But what if you need a software developer? Do you know what to ask them? Read »
Harley-Davidson Asks for Volunteers for Layoffs
A representative from Harley Davidson reached out to Inc. Well to point out inaccuracies in the Reuters report on which this blog was based. The spokeswoman said work force reductions at three Wisconsin... Read »
GrubHub's Co-Founders on Chicago's Tech Scene
In some respects it can be too easy to forget there are other buzz-worthy companies out there in our city aside from Groupon, but we just checked, and, yep, there are indeed a myriad of others out there. GrubHub... Read »
FBI: There's an App for Them
The FBI announced Tuesday that it will be unveiling its first-ever mobile app -- what was it waiting for, the Zune to take lead? -- right here in Chicago at a press briefing this afternoon. Robert D. Grant, the... Read »
Home-Professionals-Hiring App Redbeacon Expands into Chicago
The way things are going, in an ideal world, we will never need to speak to one another to accomplish anything in our day-to-day. And that's a good thing: Doesn't your jaw get tired talking to people? Read »
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CEO Spotlight: Enova's David Fisher
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Rahm Lauds Tech Incubator 1871
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Spring Clean Your Career
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Spotlight: Redbox Instant's Amy Gibby
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Ask an Owner: Work on Business, Not in Business
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Ask an Owner: Keep an Eye on the Money
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Ask an Owner: Have a Clear Branding, Marketing Strategy
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Ask an Owner: Why You Need to Delegate Tasks
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Ask An Owner: The Biggest Lesson Learned
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Ask an Owner: Share Your Idea
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Just One Drink: Chef Stephanie Izard
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Spotlight: Baird Capital Venture Partners
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Spotlight: Discover Card's Mike Boush
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CEO Spotlight: Threadless Founder Jake Nickell
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CEO Spotlight: kCura's Andrew Sieja
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Spotlight: Sertifi's John and Nick Stojka
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Just One Drink: Chef Fabio Viviani
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