May 1, 2010 Tweet 0 Comments
In this episode, I’m chatting with Dawn Hancock and Darren McPherson of Firebelly Design, a Chicago based strategy and design studio focused on doing work for sustainable and socially responsible organizations.
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Startups & Tech Companies Hiring! Featured Jobs
April 26, 2010 Tweet 0 Comments
We are constantly hearing about great employment opportunities from companies that are part of the TECH cocktail community and we want to help them find great new team members. So we are going to call out some featured gigs that have been posted to the TECH cocktail Job Board. It is only $200 to post…
Read MoreKellogg Tech Conference Focuses On Monetization
April 25, 2010 Tweet 0 Comments
This past week we headed just north of Chicago, Illinois to the Northwestern University campus for the Kellogg Technology Conference which carried the theme “monetize me.” The event focused on the latest technology trends and asked the question, how do you monetize it? The conference was well attended by students, alumni and more all looking…
Read MoreTECH cocktail Chicago 13: Connecting Technology Startups, Investors, Employers & Enthusiasts
April 19, 2010 Tweet 4 Comments
It’s been far too long since we have hosted our last TECH cocktail Chicago event so we are excited to announce we will be hosting the TECH cocktail Chicago 13 mixer event in the Windy City on Thursday, May 13th. The event will take place in the Wrigleyville neighborhood at John Barleycorn and will showcase…
Read MoreInterview with Inventables the Chicago-based Materials & Technologies Marketplace
April 17, 2010 Tweet 0 Comments
In this episode of Beyond the Pedway, I’m chatting with Zach Kaplan, founder and CEO of Inventables , a Chicago based online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of materials and technologies. Zach and I chatted about how Inventables connects buyers and sellers of materials. We also discussed how it’s important to hire the right…
Read MoreNine Startups Showcased at TECH cocktail Detroit
April 15, 2010 Tweet 2 Comments
We are in the Great Lakes State this week scouting out local technology entrepreneurs and startups. Staying true to our mission we will be helping to amplify the local technology community by showcasing nine Michigan-based startup companies. TECH cocktail is Detroit, Michigan will showcase the local technology scene and nine Michigan-based startups to kick-off the…
Read MoreIdea Foundry: Ruby, iPhone, iPad Dev Training
April 13, 2010 Tweet 0 Comments
If you are inspired to learn a new developer language or just sharpen your current development skills you might want to check out the handful of offerings provided by Holland, Michigan based Idea Foundry. Situated near the gorgeous Lake Michigan beach, Idea Foundry offers world class training in ExpressionEngine, MongoDB, jQuery, Ruby on Rails, iPhone…
Read MoreInterview with Chicago-based Jones Ad Agency
April 9, 2010 Tweet 0 Comments
In this episode, I’m chatting with the folks at Jones, a Chicago based boutique branding and advertising agency. I chatted with founder Scott Maney about what Jones does: Jones started as an ad agency and over the last six years has really morphed with how the market has changed. We’re much more of a hybrid…
Read MoreITA CityLIGHTS 2010 Finalists Announced
April 5, 2010 Tweet 0 Comments
With the Illinois Technology Association CityLIGHTS Award Gala coming up on April 29, 2010 in the Great Hall at Chicago Union Station in Chicago, Illinois, the finalists for the awards have been announced. ITA collected over 150 nominations across 6 categories, which included individuals and companies within the Illinois technology community. The 2010 finalists represent…
Read MoreWinkVid Launches Web Video Speed Dating
April 5, 2010 Tweet 1 Comment
WinkVid is a fun, new startup in Chicago that offers singles an alternative to profile-based dating sites by introducing video chat. The concept itself was conceived at SocialDevCamp Chicago in November 2009, when partners Jake Lumetta and Jordan Fulghum teamed up to build a fully functional prototype for the developer Hackathon. (WinkVid won best open…
Read MoreInterview with Plugola an Indie Music Marketplace
April 2, 2010 Tweet 0 Comments
In this episode of Beyond the Pedway, I’m chatting with Plugola, a Chicago based social network and marketplace for indie music artists and their fans.
Read MoreNokia Acquires Chicago-based Novarra
April 1, 2010 Tweet 1 Comment
Nokia announced recently that they acquired the Chicago-based mobile company, Novarra. Novarra offers a mobile browser and service platform. Nokia plans to leverage the platform and mobile browser to deliver enhanced Internet experiences. Novarra has deployed their solution with leading mobile operator and internet services customers globally. Nokia is expecting to offer a new service…
Read MoreMotion Graphics Conversation With Daily Planet
March 26, 2010 Tweet 0 Comments
In this episode, I’m chatting with the folks at Daily Planet, a Chicago based editing and motion graphics studio. Here are some highlights from my chat with Daily Planet: Daily Planet is a motion graphics, editorial, and production company that works on TV commercials, TV shows, music videos, corporate videos and more. They created the…
Read MoreKellogg 2010 Technology Conference on 4/21
March 26, 2010 Tweet 0 Comments
The 16th Kellogg Tech Conference will explore the challenges of monetizing technologies emerging in today’s business world. The conference remains one of the country’s most prestigious and longest running MBA conferences focused on technology. The best and brightest minds from industry and academia – including senior executives, visionaries, entrepreneurs, venture investors, world-class faculty, and students…
Read MoreVibes Media Acquires Zeep Mobile
March 25, 2010 Tweet 2 Comments
Owning your own SMS mobile messaging platform and shortcode can be expensive. That is where Irvine, California startup Zeep Mobile comes in handy as they offer a self-service mobile advertising network which includes “a free SMS API” enabling developers to send free SMS messages as long as Zeep inserts an ad. Today Vibes Media, a…
Read MoreG2.fm Wins midVentures25 Pitch Competition
March 24, 2010 Tweet 0 Comments
Last week while many people were headed down to Austin, Texas for South by Southwest Interactive, entrepreneurs and startup enthusiasts gathered in Chicago as 25 Midwest startups competed in a pitch competition called midVentures25. A panel of expert judges chose five finalist companies to give 3-minute pitches in front of the crowd, ultimately choosing one…
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