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What Makes a Successful Startup Community? Is it Possible to Build One Where You Live?

Both Sides of the Table

Today I’d like to talk about what startup communities outside of Silicon Valley look like, how they emerge and what makes them take hold. Most of what I think about startup communities came from mentorship by Brad Feld through hours of private discussion and debate. Think Fred Wilson, Tony Hsieh or Brad Feld.

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Female Founder Interview – Olga Camargo Leads Latinas Fintech Advisory

The Startup Magazine

Olga has a great story as CEO and Founder of SHENIX , a Chicago-based fintech app company focused on financial education and advisory services for Latinas. Negocios Now named Olga among Chicago’s Most Influential 50 Latinos. Crain’s Chicago Business named Olga among “Chicago’s Most Powerful Latinos” in 2019.

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The Rapidly Growing Chicago and LA Startup Communities

Feld Thoughts

Matt and I were on the FeedBurner board together and he’s got a powerful connection between LA and Chicago – another city with an incredibly thriving startup community. While they invest nationally, they have deep roots in both cities and are key players in the respective startup communities, along with the cities at large.

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Setting a Standard Spotlight: Beal Properties Gives Back to Chicago

The Startup Magazine

Beal Properties, a Chicago-based property management company, is one of the companies determined to set a new standard for how businesses function in a community. Community Commitment. Condo deconversion allows Chicago Metro neighborhoods to retain their visual character while providing affordable housing.

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[Interview] Thomas Kane, Chicago Executive, Managing Director at Merrill Private Wealth Management

YoungUpstarts

Chicago executive Thomas Kane is selfless when it comes to time outside of the office. In part, Tom Kane credits serving the community, both locally and abroad, for his success. I will be helping to raise money for memorial/community center for all the Druze soldiers who have fallen in the conflicts in the Middle East.

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The Silent Killer – The Company Your Community Never Created

Both Sides of the Table

I was at a dinner recently in Chicago and the table discussion was about building great companies outside of Silicon Valley. I think startup communities being simple cheerleaders doesn’t help anyone. I’m a very big fan of Chicago. But no community can become complacent with the wins that it has.

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25 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Names

Hearpreneur

At Kindred Bravely, we have two goals: creating maternity and nursing clothes that are beautiful, useful, and comfortable, and building a community of moms who support and encourage each other on the motherhood journey. Thanks to EdwardMarchewka, CHICAGO MetricsR ! #3- Phot credit: Dr. #9- Incorporate the word Community.

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