Jul 1, 2011

Going to the Cubs-Sox game this weekend?  Dread looking for parking? No problem. SpotHero can help you find a place to park your car ahead of time. SpotHero is an online platform that connects buyers and sellers of parking spots. It allows sellers to rent out their parking space when they’re not using it to make some extra money with their space. On the...

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 24, 2011

[Dallas, TX] In 2008, entrepreneur Blake Burris and his team were the first-round recipients of the fbFund on a mission to help people track their health & wellness with a data aggregation app. With an interest in the growing energy spacedi, they have taken that same technology and pivoted in hopes of saving you and your household money through energy...

Jun 24, 2011

Thursday, June 23rd 2011- Earlier tonight at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago, Matt Moog hosted his first Built In Chicago event to a packed room of entrepreneurs; so packed that people who showed up without registering had to be turned away by the lovely Maria Katris. (Who, I am sure, did not enjoy the task- but rules is rules when the house is packed). The...

Jun 22, 2011

Life in a small town presents the same conundrum over and over again: it can be very boring. The same people doing the same things in the same ways every Friday and Saturday night. After watching people walk into a cafe and try to find space for their advertisements on overly stuffed corkboards, Daniel Carmody thought there had to be a better way for...

Jun 22, 2011

Having recently made the decision to cut the cord on my cable box, I’ve been searching for other forms of entertainment online. Lucky for me, I’ve discovered one of Los Angeles’ best kept secrets: Goodnight Burbank, the first ever half-hour scripted comedy made for the web. A show that mixes social media, technology and real news? Where do I...