Tech.li has the tagline of “Innovation Everywhere.” Media outlets often miss the stories coming out of tech communities around the U.S. that are producing startups. Tech.li exists to be the media outlet covering ‘Innovation Everywhere’ as it happens. We’ll introduce you to entrepreneurs and startups everywhere and offer insight into the industry that goes beyond the superficial.
Tech.li was launched as FlyoverGeeks.com in August of 2010 and is evolving into a recognized force in Tech Media. We are interested in talking to people who are passionate about technology, startups, and the culture that surrounds it. We’re always on the lookout for talented writers; if interested contact . We won’t take just anyone and once you’re in, if your stuff is good we’ll let you write more and your voice can help inform and influence an industry.
If you have a startup we should know about, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. If you are a P.R. firm, we’re interested in developing relationships with you as well. We’re always looking to cover newsworthy ideas. P.R. is a tough business and we value our relationships with professionals in the space.
The theme here is- get in touch with us. We’re friendly people and we love what we do.
The Tech.li Team
Edward Domain Founder
Edward is the founder of Tech.li (which grew out of Flyover Geeks) and an entrepreneur, early adopter, U.S. Army veteran, writer and lover of good burgers, good beer and good wine. He can remember reading Wired back when they had the crazy graphics that caused vertigo and his favorite computer back in the days of his youth was his Amiga 500. He founded, grew and successfully exited his own startup TroopSpace and has worked in advertising and the startup world a good long time. He’s worked at a number of startups in and out of Silicon Valley and loves San Francisco even if he only lived there a short time but loves Chicago even more.
Adrian Artiles Director, Business Strategy
Adrian is the Directory of Business Strategy for Tech.li and also a marketer, entrepreneur, and tech enthusiast. In 2008 he started his company Screaming Fire LLC to provide development and digital marketing services to small businesses, and it has since grown to acquire and develop a wide range of web properties. Adrian spends his free time studying trends, experimenting with different marketing techniques, developing sites, learning new things, and being lactose intolerant. Visit Adrian at AdrianArtiles.com or follow him on Twitter at .
Jennifer Beese Editor-In-Chief
Jennifer Beese is a former sorority girl turned geek. She is a social media strategist and freelance writer from Chicago (currently living in Los Angeles). As an experienced community builder, she has worked with three technology-based startups, including a media publication, a web browser add-on, and a mobile payment application. Jennifer loves working with innovative startups and developing vibrant communities. While Jennifer spends most of her time with living in the tech world, her background lies in science, specifically kinesiology. She literally has a skeleton in her closet. Email: Twitter:
Rebecca Bettinger Associate Editor
Becky is a writer, editor and total bibliophile. She enjoys following the tech world and doesn’t own a single Apple product. She’s also a sucker for video games, but loves a rousing game of Scrabble, boasting knowledge of nearly all of the Q-without-U words. Having grown up in the Chicago suburbs, and graduated from Illinois State University, she now holds down her own little slice of heaven on the west side of the city with her husband and two cats. An advocate for children’s literacy, Becky donates books and time to different groups around Chicago.
Lindsay ONeal Associate Editor
Lindsay is a community manager, writer, producer, workaholic and entrepreneur (in stealth mode). Born for the city and raised in the South, she’ll beat you in a speed walk-off and apologize with ‘Ma’am’. She has worked as a video journalist for NBC Productions on the Sundance Channel show ECOBIZ and Slate. She’s passionate about start-ups, tech, social media and (insert buzz word of the week), but mostly she loves telling stories. Her days are spent working as a freelance community manager & her nights working with awesome nonprofits like You can find her tweeking (Twitter geeking) on .
Dayna Suzanne Schmidt Event Coordinator
Dayna is a jacktress-of-all-trades, including, but not limited to, digital media production, content creation, writing, marketing, project management, video, social media and just plain awesomeness. She is addicted to networking and refuses to ever download any version of ‘Angry Birds.’ In her spare time she does the mom thing while periodically rocking a mohawk.
Tech.li Writers
Chicago
Jason Rowley Senior Columnist, Entrepreneur in Residence
Jason D. Rowley does not like being wrong. He is a writer, startup founder, sometimes landscaper and gardner, and his library’s best customer. Jason is heavily involved with the entrepreneurship scene at the University of Chicago, where he studied political science before “taking a break” (e.g. dropping out, noncommittally) to work with his classmates on his current project, which will debut shortly. He’s written voluminous, ripsnorting articles for Flyover Geeks (now Tech.li) for over six months and publishes on Tuesdays. Edward Domain and others have described him as “obstreperous”, a label he wears with not inconsiderable pride. Jason, in spite of these claims, is a pretty nice guy.
Brooke Fallon Tech.li Columnist
Brooke Fallon was born in Chicago, and raised in New Jersey. Yes, she has been to the Jersey Shore. No, she has never met the Situation–so stop asking! She graduated from the University of Chicago in 2009 with a degree in International Studies. She now works at the IJ Clinic on Entrepreneurship, a nonprofit that offers free legal services, workshops and advocacy for entrepreneurs. As the Office and Community Relations Manager at the IJ Clinic, she coordinates outreach efforts, plans events, and works to promote and protect entrepreneurship in Chicago and beyond. She’s a lover of innovation, social justice, cute animals, and vegetarian cuisine.
Olena Javorska Tech.li Columnist
Olena Javorska is a ball of energy from Chicago, a Northwestern University alum. She is passionate about entrepreneurship and technology, the things that change lives and bring people together. During her free time, she enjoys to travel, dance, and people watch. Follow
Michelle Doellman Tech.li Columnist
Michelle Doellman was born and raised in the middle of the flyover states, in Quincy, IL. Moving to Chicago for graduate school in 2007 opened up new opportunities to write and explore. She graduated from Columbia College Chicago in spring 2009 with a Master of Arts in journalism. Her contribution to a Columbia-run sports website, Beyond the Game, received an award from the Chicago chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (2009 Mark of Excellence Award Second Place in category of Online Sports Reporting-Four Year College/University.) While getting her fledgling writing career off the ground, she founded a blog: MAD_about_style. She does not enjoy long walks on the beach (too sandy), balloons or cats. She does enjoy long, hot summers, shopping and of course, writing.
Brian Koles Tech.li Columnist (GreenTech)
Brian Koles is an entrepreneur and sales professional/consultant specializing in growing green technology and cloud/Software as a Service (SaaS) companies. He founded GreenTechBuyer in 2010, which is an online service that matches homeowners and real estate pros with top green technology companies when they request proposals for specific green projects. Brian was a founding employee at Vocalocity and held several management positions before leaving to pursue his own ventures. He currently lives in Chicago with his bulldog Hammer where he can be found in the kitchen or appreciating a good beer amongst friends. Follow Brian on Twitter & .
Rex Harris Tech.li Columnist (Advertising & Chicago)
Rex Harris is a Media Supervisor in the Video Innovations Group/SMGx for Starcom Chicago. He has an unbridled passion for innovation and emerging technology. He’s been tinkering with computers, modifying game consoles, and staying on top of the latest tech news his entire life. Studying business at Ohio University, Rex was lured in by the world of advertising and hoped one day to combine both interests. Working as a digital buyer at Starcom, Rex helped reinvent General Motors’ online video strategy and constantly challenged the status quo. Since joining SMGx, Rex has focused on navigating clients and colleagues through the quickly-evolving realm of Convergence.
Chris Young Tech.li Columnist (BioTech)
Chris Young is passionate about start-ups, biotechnology, and gardening. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois with a degree in biology and has been with a start-up biotechnology company for six years. In addition he is the man behind www.BBSinstruments.com, a medical device distribution company. As a bio-techie, he believes that start-up biotechnology companies deserve the same coverage as technology start-ups. Want to connect? Follow Chris on Twitter
Claire BeDell Tech.li Columnist
Claire BeDell is a University of Michigan alum with a knack for technology and a passion for entrepreneurship. She has moved all over the country, but most recently landed in Chicago where she was pleasantly surprised to find an amazing up-and-coming start-up scene. Hesitant to lock down a 9-5, she’s been getting involved in a number of different projects around Chicago. In her spare time she enjoys live music, eating (sometimes attempting vegetarianism), and trying to think of a million dollar idea. Follow her on Twitter .
Champaign
Ian Noble Tech.li Columnist
Ian Noble was born and raised in Hanover Park, IL. Eager to escape suburbia, Noble attended Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo., earning a Bachelor of Science in physics and a Bachelor of the Arts in English. Noble currently spends his time keeping up with science research and technology, educating himself about food production, and admiring art. Basically, Noble is just a curious guy trying to be informed.
Milwaukee
Russell Roering Tech.li Senior Columnist (Milwaukee, Chicago & Social Media)
Russell Roering is a 13 year veteran of Information Technology and a Microsoft Certified System Administrator who has held nearly every IT position from bench tech to Systems Administrator. Upon getting a taste for marketing in 2007 and growing into an award-winning Marketing Manager in 2008, Russell has now combined his two passions and become one of Milwaukee’s leading authorities on social media for start-up businesses. He also enjoys social media consulting and serving as a content creator for several PR and tech blogs including Flyover Geeks and Spin Sucks. Russell prides himself on his sharp-witted content and everyman viewpoint as he reports on Milwaukee-area start-ups and social media marketing. You can find his blog at http://socialmediabrat.com.
Texas
Mike Vosters Tech.li Senior Columnist
Mike Vosters is an entrepreneur, consultant, and researcher from Fort Worth, TX. He is currently a Digital Marketing Consultant for Bravo Equity Partners, Tim Halperin Music, and various SMB. His past experience includes Ogilvy & Mather, Red Bull, and Range Online Media. Connect with him on , Twitter , or on mikevosters.com.
St. Louis
Kyle Welborn Tech.li Columnist
Kyle is the founder of an angel investment group in St. Louis called FinServe Tech Angels. His passion is providing high-growth entrepreneurs with the capital and resources necessary for them to succeed. He has worked with high-tech startups across the Midwest while at the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center and as an analyst for the I2A Fund. Kyle is a native of St. Louis, and went to college at Loyola University Chicago.
Los Angeles
Jennifer Beese, Los Angeles Dabbler
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