Jul 18, 2011

Full disclosure: I am an employee of Edelman, a major sponsor of TechWeek. However, I have not been additionally compensated by Edelman for writing this article, and any views expressed are my own and not representative of Edelman or any of its clients. A virtual tech explosion hits Chicago this week in the form of TechWeek conference and expo! TechWeek runs...

Jun 27, 2011

Chicago is a city known for its breathtaking skyline, rich history, and Magnificent Mile.  Millions of tourists visit the city each year, hoping to see the sights and get a taste of Chicago’s local flavor.  Amanda Scotese, founder of Chicago Detours, has found a way to put a new spin on exploring Chicago by offering a unique tour experience.  These...

Jun 13, 2011

For the first time, at least since I was in diapers, we have a new mayor in Chicago.  It’s too soon to tell exactly what this will mean for the Second City, but Emanuel’s efforts so far in improving transparency and drafting a written, publicly posted report on his transition plan looks promising. Rahm’s seventy-one page plan covers his ideas for...

Dec 7, 2010

Lab42 is one of the young, nimble startups carving out a niche in Chicago's growing tech community. Specifically, Jonathan Pirc and Laura Rokita, the team behind Lab42, are forging ahead to establish an altogether new niche. Lab42 is market research reinvented for the social-media landscape.

Nov 30, 2010

From the time they’re young, kids are told to go to college and get a good job. Well, I’ve been doing some thinking about what it means to have a “good job”, and I find myself unimpressed. Look no further than the movies to find examples of Good Jobs. Charlie Sheen’s character in Wall Street had a good job selling stock to rich...