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Papkot® PapkotTM makes packaging plastic-free, recyclable and biodegradable by replacing plastic with pure paper improved by AI. Papkot is pioneering a new era in sustainable packaging with its innovative, fully biodegradable, and recyclable solutions. By creating products that are entirely free from plastics and polymers, Papkot ensures that its packaging meets food-grade standards without harming the environment. Utilizing groundbreaking technology to transform pure paper into a robust and versatile material, Papkot's offerings provide a responsible alternative to traditional packaging. With a commitment to a plastic-free future and a vision rooted in environmental stewardship, Papkot is not only changing the way we … Type: Startup Activities: cleantech greentech manufacturing Technologies: A.I. Bio sourced materials | 6 | 3 | 4 | 7 | |
United States Digital Service We're mission-driven professionals who are passionate about delivering better government services to the public. The United States Digital Service (USDS) is a group of mission-driven professionals passionate about delivering better government services to the public. Millions of people interact with government services every day. Veterans apply for benefits. Students compare financial aid options. Small business owners seek loans. Too often, outdated tools and complicated systems make these interactions cumbersome and frustrating. Enter USDS. We collaborate with public servants throughout the government to help deliver a better government experience to people. We bring best practices from various disciplines, including engineering, product, … Type: Public | 24 | 2 | 12 | 204 | |
Gaza Sky Geeks Palestine's leading tech-hub. We help companies worldwide scale their teams with top-quality tech talents. Gaza Sky Geeks is the largest tech-hub in Palestine, providing a wide range of tech trainings at scale. In 2022 we tripled the number of graduates to a staggering total of 5,000 coders and developers across the West Bank and Gaza. By the end of 2022, we will have delivered over 100 various short and long-term trainings, ranging from junior to specialized trainings. Our pool of talents is trained and ready to work remotely around the clock. Their skills range from full-stack developers to specialized talents, … Type: Incubators & VCs | 21 | 8 | 13 | 969 | |
The Full Ratchet The 1st Podcast dedicated to demystifying Venture Capital The podcast dedicated to demystifying Venture Capital. Hosts Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti interview VC's & Unicorn Startup Founders on how they find, select, and build great technology startups. Type: Incubators & VCs | 17 | 2 | 14 | 1 | |
Red Rocket Ventures Red Rocket is your "one-stop shop" for growth: we help B2C and B2B companies with their growth strategy, execution team and financing needs. We are particularly deep in the digital technology space, but have done work across industries. We have consulted or mentored over 750 companies, to date. If you want to ignite your business with learnings and contacts of proven CEO’s and CMOs who have lived through the same challenges you are having, Red Rocket can help your business blast off! Red Rocket Partner, George Deeb, was named to the Crains Tech 50 and Tribune Tech 100 in Chicago … Type: Media | 11 | 3 | 8 | 5 | |
NewSchools We are a venture philanthropy that builds a better education system by connecting people, resources, and ideas. NewSchools is a venture philanthropy that builds a better education system by connecting people, resources, and ideas. We bridge the gap between those with capital and those with the courage to put that capital to work on the frontlines of education. We believe that philanthropy can advance education in a more equitable, collaborative, and courageous way—and we’re proving it every day. Learn more at www.newschools.org. Education, venture philanthropy, innovation, entrepreneur, and ed tech Type: Incubators & VCs | 13 | 0 | 2 | 49 | |
Code2040 Working towards the proportional representation of Black & Latinx technologists in the innovation economy. Code2040 is a community of Black and Latinx technologists and their allies who are diversifying tech to create a more equitable, inclusive, and prosperous economy. Through high-impact direct service programs, robust in-person and online community engagement, and dynamic storytelling and knowledge sharing, Code2040 empowers and mobilizes diversity champions across the industry. Our goal is to ensure that by 2040 – the beginning of the decade when the US will be majority people of color – Black and Latinx people are fully represented in and leading the … Type: Incubators & VCs NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: civictech | 27 | 9 | 14 | 93 | |
WP Global Partners Private Equity Fund of Funds Middle Market Venture Growth Funds and Co-investments Tailored accounts WP Global Partners provides global institutional clients with portfolio exposure to private equity, venture capital, and private debt investments through strategically tailored investment programs utilizing primary investment research, portfolio modeling, and three decades of private equity experience. Our objective is to achieve the highest risk adjusted return of the asset class and to fulfill our fiduciary responsibilities with the highest level of integrity. Private Equity, Venture Capital, Portfolio Management, Private Debt, and Direct Investments Type: Incubators & VCs | 1 | 1 | 0 | 34 | |
Core-apps Maximize attendee engagement with a user-friendly event mobile app from Core-Apps. Core-Apps is an award-winning event mobile app that powers the events and tradeshow industry. Maximize attendee engagement with a user-friendly mobile solution from Core-Apps, the leading event app partner for conferences and trade shows. Transform session support, networking, and enhanced sponsorships from imagination to reality. Established in 2009, Core-Apps brings to the table a broad scope of industry event experience. Since day one, we’ve been dedicated to making it easy for organizations to power event mobile experiences. Our team of event experts will help you exceed your goals for … Type: Event | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | |
@properties @properties | Christie’s International Real Estate; Real Estate Brokerage & Tech Firm | #1 Chicago, #8 U.S. @properties Christie's International Real Estate is the largest independent real estate brokerage firm in the state of Illinois and one of the top 8 residential brokers in the U.S. As a locally-owned, independent company, we offer local homebuyers and sellers the highest level of service for their real estate needs through our award-winning sales and marketing programs, industry-leading technology, and experienced, innovative brokers. At @properties Christie's International Real Estate, our goal is to provide you with expert, caring, and candid advice throughout one … Type: Incubators & VCs | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3,939 | |
SJConnects Communications Beyond engagement to connection In 2023, Steve Johnson Connects celebrates TEN YEARS of commitment to strategic communications counsel, coaching and construction. We primarily focus on (but aren't limited to) integrated media relations, presentation & media training, and event planning and communications. We bring to you three decades' experience of working for and with brands such as Amoco (BP), McDonald's General Motors, U.S. Army, Nike, State Farm, TransUnion and Polaris. We develop leaders of all kinds into strategic communicators. Along the way, we can help you mine and craft your stories into content that will absolutely connect you -- the storyteller … Type: Media | 21 | 1 | 21 | 1 | |
Food Foundry Food Foundry is a Chicago-based growth accelerator program by Relish Works. Food Foundry, a founder community and accelerator program built in collaboration with Relish Works and Gordon Food Service, advances innovative businesses and visionary founders through strategic investment, community engagement, network access, and tailored programming. Link in bio: https://linkin.bio/foodfoundrychi Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: foodtech | 8 | 2 | 4 | 19 | |
Children First Fund The Chicago Public Schools Foundation The Chicago Public Schools Foundation. Through philanthropy and partnerships, we’re creating new ways for every Chicagoan to support the success of CPS students, schools, and families. Philanthropy, K-12 Education, Chicago Public Schools, Partnerships, Corporate Giving, Individual Giving, Institutional Giving, College and Career Access, Early Childhood Education, and Postsecondary Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech | 16 | 0 | 17 | 10 | |
Foodbytes by Rabobank Foodbytes is how food and ag innovators connect to transform the future of food. Foodbytes is how food and ag innovators connect to transform the future of food. The online food innovation connection hub helps forward-looking startups, corporates and investors discover potential partners. Join the premier F&A network: Create a free profile today. food, agtech, foodtech, pitch competition, networking, innovation, startups, agriculture, startup communities, entrepreneurship, events, and sustainability Type: Event | 43 | 8 | 29 | 15 | |
Thrive Global We help individuals and companies improve productivity and health outcomes through science-backed behavior change. Founded by Arianna Huffington in 2016, Thrive Global is a leading behavior change technology company with the mission to improve productivity and health outcomes – one Microstep at a time. Thrive helps individuals and organizations improve well-being, performance and mental resilience with its AI-powered behavior change technology platform. Thrive’s Microsteps – small, science-backed steps to improve health and productivity – have been adopted by employees at more than 200 organizations in over 160 countries, from frontline and call center workers to executives at multinational companies. For … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: deeptech healthtech | 83 | 43 | 41 | 669 | |
City Tech Collaborative We reinvent cities. We are an urban solutions accelerator tackling problems too big for others to solve alone. This page is no longer active. In October 2021, City Tech announced the launch of two new, independent organizations as well as an open-source toolkit to address our cities' industry-specific needs. Learn more at our website www.CityTech.org. Follow the Civic Infrastructure Collaborative at www.InfrastructureForward.org and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/civic-infrastructure-collaborative/. About City Tech Collaborative: City Tech is an urban solutions accelerator that tackles problems too big for any single sector or organization to solve alone. Our work uses IoT sensing networks, advanced analytics, … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: smart city it services | 19 | 6 | 17 | 3 | |
truCrowd, Inc Before crowdfunding became legal, only accredited investors were able to invest in startups and emerging businesses. Now that any investor can support startups, we saw a need to build a safe, user-friendly platform to help crowdfunding succeed. As a team, we bring to the table more than 30 years experience Equity Crowdfunding, Non Accredited Investors, Capital Formation, and Start-ups Type: Incubators & VCs | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 | |
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago All the commitment, all the services, all the care. All, for your one. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is the largest pediatric healthcare provider in the region with a 130 year legacy of excellence. We are proud to serve as the pediatric teaching and research partner of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and are ranked nationally in all 10 pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report. Allergy and Immunology, Brain Tumors, Oncology, Neurosurgery, Palliative Care, Emergency Medicine, Fetal Conditions, Pulmonary Medicine, Sports Medicine, Urology, Kidney Disease, Neurology, Orthopedics, Gastroenterology, Neonatology, and Cardiology and Heart … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: healthtech | 12 | 5 | 7 | 6,589 | |
Women Employed We Pursue Equity For All Women Employed relentlessly pursues equity for women in the workforce by effecting policy change, expanding access to educational opportunities, and advocating for fair and inclusive workplaces to make the world a better place for us all. Since 1973, Women Employed has opened doors, broken down barriers, and created fundamental, systemic change. Women Employed is a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Women Employed does not endorse candidates for office. The views expressed in comments on our posts belong to the commenter, and do not necessarily reflect the view of Women Employed. Join us on social media: Instagram: … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech | 8 | 1 | 7 | 73 | |
Regional Transportation Authority of Northeastern Illinois (RTA) Transit is the Answer. The Regional Transportation Authority (a.k.a. RTA) was created in 1974. In 1983, the amended Act created three "service boards" known as the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra commuter rail and Pace suburban bus. The RTA's primary responsibilities became financial and budget oversight of CTA, Metra and Pace, and regional transit planning issues. Guiding the RTA's oversight responsibility is a Board of Directors who approves an annual budget and two-year financial plan. The Board consists of 15 members and a chairman appointed from the six-county region. The RTA Board is also required annually to review and approve … Type: Public | 9 | 1 | 9 | 205 | |
Micro Media Marketing We Build Brands • Social Media Agency Miami • New York • Chicago www.micromediamarketing.com Social Media for eCommerce #WeGrowBrands Miami • New York • Chicago www.micromediamarketing.com We specialize in social media management for small to medium sized businesses. For large businesses we offer consulting and strategy development. We work with fortune 500 and internet retailer top 500 brands. We offer hands on services with long term clients. For more information please visit: www.micromediamarketing.com. Micro Media Marketing was bootstrapped in New York in 2009. Gary Vaynerchuck gave our founder, Stephanie Lichtenstein, a chance to work from the first Vaynermedia offices in … Type: Media | 11 | 1 | 11 | 11 | |
Illinois Venture Capital Association (IVCA) Trade association advocating for Midwest private investors in private companies. The Illinois Venture Capital Association (IVCA) is a 501c(6) membership organization that advocates for a strong Illinois business climate for private investors in private companies. We promote pro-growth public policy platform, facilitate member networking and introduce underrepresented groups to the business of private company investing. We focus on collaborating with entrepreneurial and organizations of mutual interest in the Midwest to encourage a strong cycle of innovation and business creation leading to superior investment opportunities. Lobbying, Collaboration, VC Investment, Communication, private investment, private equity, venture capital, and networking Type: Incubators & VCs | 6 | 1 | 5 | 26 | |
Chicago:Blend Advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in Chicago’s VC and startup community. Chicago:Blend is a 501c3 nonprofit organization working to advance diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in Chicago’s venture capital and startup community. We measure the VC diversity gap, help underrepresented professionals secure VC jobs and are building a growing community of investors who share our commitment to improving the industry. 🏆 AWARDS 🏆 • DEI Impact Award - National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) • Social Innovator Award - Chicago Innovation • Fourth Revolution Award for Community Empowerment - mHUB Type: Incubators & VCs | 18 | 0 | 9 | 18 | |
Sage Corps Top Students. Global Startups. Elite Network. Sage Corps is an international internship program that sends students to work with startups. We offer summer programs abroad, part-time virtual programs during the semester, and our short-term 10-day project-based micro-internship abroad. We design our programs to teach students valuable skills for trending jobs. First, students spend 50+ hours completing hard skill training modules as part of our Sage Corps Skills Academy. Next, students intern at global startups where they gain real-world experience, either in-person with a cohort or remotely from home. Our programs help college students and recent graduates accelerate their careers, and … Type: Incubators & VCs | 33 | 2 | 33 | 26 | |
Randstad USA Randstad North America, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Randstad N.V., the world's largest HR services provider. Driven to become the world's most valued 'working life partner', supporting as many people as possible in realizing their true potential throughout their working life, we provide companies with the high quality, diverse, and agile workforces they need while helping people get rewarding jobs and stay relevant in the ever-changing world of work. In 2021, Randstad had on average 39,530 corporate employees and generated revenue of € 24.6 billion. Randstad's North American operations comprise 5,700+ associates and a deployed workforce of more than … Type: Large company | 24 | 3 | 15 | 9,214 | |
The Hatchery Chicago Where Food Businesses Grow The Hatchery is Chicago's premier food business incubator helping local food and beverage entrepreneurs develop successful businesses. From startup to success, The Hatchery provides a wide range of services, resources, and networking opportunities to help food businesses at every stage. Food Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Consulting Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: foodtech | 8 | 3 | 7 | 14 | |
Technori The Original Startup Showcase. Technori is an award-winning media company featuring live startup showcase events and a weekly podcast and newsletter subscribed to by over 30,000 investors. that's helped fund and launch hundreds of startups, including: Shipbob, Cameo, Songfinch, Hologram and LogicGate. By The Numbers: More than 1,000 companies have been featured by Technori, including Whoop, Cameo, Songfinch, G2, Hologram and LogicGate, MediaFly, OnlyAlt, Shipbob, and literally hundreds more. Those companies now employ over 3,500 people and have raised nearly $3 billion in venture funding, with dozens of exits! entrepreneurship, creators, entrepreneurs, makers, hackers, technology, and Venture Capital Type: Incubators & VCs | 35 | 6 | 32 | 1 | |
Technology Entrepreneur Center Innovate With TEC! The Technology Entrepreneur Center [TEC] was created in the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2000. TEC equips students and faculty to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and create innovative startups with global impact by providing courses, programs, events, ecosystem resources, and opportunities. Created to highlight the University’s rich history and culture of innovation, TEC continues to inspire its students to become the next generation of world-changing visionaries, leaders and entrepreneurs. This is accomplished through its courses, venture competitions, workshops and other curricular and extra-curricular events that expose students to the concepts of technology … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech | 14 | 2 | 13 | 77 | |
fin-tex Fueling the Community of FinTech Innovation in Chicago + Midwest Fin-Tex Chicago (short for Financial Technology Exchange) is a collaboration between leading players in financial services and technology to expand Chicago’s role as a center of innovation. While Chicago has a long history in financial services innovation, the city is viewed as being on the periphery with New York, London, and Silicon Valley. Even companies in Chicago tend to look elsewhere for potential partners and collaborators, not realizing what’s happening next door. Fin-TEx Chicago fosters the development of a business cluster focused on FinTech and FinServ in Chicago. Participating companies … Type: Incubators & VCs | 12 | 3 | 8 | 24 | |
Earth Foundry We Invest Venture Capital To Build Groundbreaking Cleantech StartUps Our founding team pioneered a new way of investing in and building cleantech startups more than a decade ago, and we have been honored to serve as early investors catalyzing groundbreaking climate innovations. Now we’re scaling our unique model. As Earth Foundry, we continue our unwavering dedication to building great companies that drive positive change across energy, mobility, water, waste and agriculture innovations. Venture Capital, Impact Investing, Smart Grid, Energy, and Community Building Type: Incubators & VCs | 26 | 4 | 22 | 13 | |
Wintrust Financial Corporation Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. Wintrust Financial Corporation is a financial holding company based in Rosemont, Illinois. Through our multiple companies and divisions, we provide traditional community banking and commercial banking services, wealth management solutions, commercial and life insurance premium financing, mortgage origination, and more. We offer community-oriented personal and business banking services to customers in the greater Chicagoland area, northwest Indiana, southern Wisconsin, and Florida through more than 175 community bank locations. commercial insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing, and treasury management services Type: Large company | 20 | 3 | 4 | 4,904 | |
Evergreen Climate Innovations Evergreen Climate Innovations, formerly Clean Energy Trust, supports entrepreneurs and startups that are bringing impact Evergreen Climate Innovations, formerly Clean Energy Trust, provides catalytic capital and support to entrepreneurs and startups that bring impactful climate technologies to market. The nonprofit pioneered its 501vc® Investment Fund to align philanthropic and corporate contributions to deliver environmental, economic, and social impact. Evergreen advances and expands access to innovation across the Greater Midwest and cultivates an ecosystem of investors, donors, and collaborators. For over a decade, Evergreen Climate Innovations has invested in startups that have raised $41 for every $1 invested. Learn more at … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech greentech | 45 | 8 | 35 | 21 | |
Fintech Meetups Fintech Meetups is a financial technology news and events website. The Fintech Meetups newsletter provides subscribers with information on upcoming Fintech events in their cities. Fintech Meetups currently publishes newsletters in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Financial Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Cryptocurrency, Machine Learning, Blockchain, and Technology Meetups Type: Media | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | |
Built In Chicago United We Tech. Working in tech is a lifestyle. We help you live it — with purpose. Join the thousands of tech professionals who use Built In Chicago to stay on top of industry news, expand their networks and carve out their future at a company they believe in. Built In Chicago. United We Tech digital/tech resources in Chicago, startup news (launches, funding and exits), entrepreneur profiles, networking, blogs, company data, groups, incubators, venture capital updates, and news/press Type: Media | 31 | 6 | 23 | 22 | |
Startup Institute Startup Institute’s programs provide people with the skills, mindset, and network to build a career they love, doing work that matters. Their programs help people build the technical skills, culture skills, and network that will launch them into the innovation industry in the areas of web development, web design, digital marketing, or sales and account management. Uniquely positioned at the center of tech ecosystems in Boston and New York, Startup Institute is designed to open new doors for students. In addition to expert training in the most in-demand skills, they also offer personalized career mentorship and connections to the people … Type: Incubators & VCs | 23 | 6 | 19 | 26 | |
All Nippon Airways There is a Japan not found on a map. One where the traditions of Japanese hospitality soar to the highest levels of comfort. Where 5-Star service meets world-class taste and a modern adventure unfolds before you even arrive. Experience an air of extraordinary. Only on Japan's largest 5-Star airline. This is Japan Elevated. Our Mission: "Security and Trust" is ANA Group's unwavering promise to our customers. It defines the core of our entire operation and is our solemn responsibility."The wings within ourselves" are our desire to continually rise to new challenges, contribute to the strong rebirth of our organization and … Type: Large company | 24 | 9 | 8 | 2,439 | |
CREtech Must-Attend Events that are Reimagining the Built World. Join us in London 🇬🇧 May 8-9 and in NYC 🇺🇸 Nov 13-14. CREtech is Reimagining Real Estate. We are the largest international community of professionals devoted to innovation and sustainability in the Built World. Our live events convene the entire real estate ecosystem to forge meaningful relationships, accelerate technology adoption, and inspire the next generation of ideas to champion the world's largest asset class. Commercial Real Estate, Tech, Real Estate, CREtech, proptech, real estate tech, commercial real estate tech, built world, cre, climate tech, climate, sustainability, and esg Type: Incubators & VCs | 33 | 10 | 28 | 40 | |
Chicago Blackhawks Reimagining the potential of hockey. Six-time Stanley Cup champions: 2015, 2013, 2010, 1961, 1938, 1934. Original Six hockey club founded on Sept. 25, 1926, when the National Hockey League awarded a franchise to Major Frederic McLaughlin. Owned by Chairman Rocky Wirtz, the Chicago Blackhawks play and operate at the United Center. Hockey and Charities Type: Event | 2 | 1 | 1 | 438 | |
Digitas North America The Networked Experience Agency Digitas is the Networked Experience Agency, built on the vision that we create magnetic experiences that earn the right for brands to exist in human networks. Today, and tomorrow. We deliver Networked Experiences by leveraging comprehensive data, technology, creative, media and strategy capabilities. Digitas delivers ambitious outcomes via unique solutions that include Creative Experiences, Integrated Media, Addressable Relationships, Social Marketing and Total Commerce. Celebrated by AdAge as Data and Insights Agency of the Year, U.S Campaign’s Brand Experience Agency of the Year, Media Network of the Year and celebrated by Forrester and Gartner, Digitas serves the … Type: Large company | 53 | 4 | 35 | 2,713 | |
Aon BELGIUM Empower Results Aon Belgium is a leading consultant in B2B risk management, insurance brokerage, reinsurance brokerage and human resource solutions. Let us tell you how we can make a difference ... Our world is more volatile, interdependent and fast moving than ever before. Whether it seems big or small, each decision an organization makes can have a profound impact on their future. Leading organizations need partners who can leverage data and analytics to provide insights that help them make better decisions, and ultimately mobilize capital so they can protect and grow their businesses. There is so much more we can … Type: Large company | 132 | 42 | 46 | 117 | |
Valqari Valqari is a patented, intelligent Drone Delivery System company, that enables safe, secure & speedy delivery at scale. Valqari provides the most effective and comprehensive “last inch” solution for drone delivery. Valqari’s patented product line of drone delivery infrastructure, including our Drone Delivery Stations, Drone Mailboxes, and Cargo Vertiports serve as a designated area for drones to safely land; keeping people, pets, and property away from the potentially dangerous drones and valuable cargo. Valqari's products safely secures multiple packages, and can only be opened by authorized users. Our Software enables packages to be dispatched, tracked and received, ensuring full chain … Type: Startup Activities: transporttech Technologies: Drones | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 | |
Plinqit Company Increase deposits. Attract new customers. Expand your retail footprint. Learn more at info.plinqit.com Michigan-based Plinqit is an innovative fintech company that offers two ways to grow deposits, High Yield Savings by Plinqit and automatic savings. High Yield Savings by Plinqit is a white-label savings product that generates high-growth deposits, perfect for banks wanting a turnkey way to launch a digital-only brand. Plinqit helps banks and credit unions grow deposits, attract new customers, and expand their retail footprint while helping people live their best financial life. For more information, visit www.info.plinqit.com. Mobile Applications, Financial Literacy, Mobile Banking, FinTech, Engagement Platform, Virtual … | 19 | 1 | 19 | 19 | |
1NCE 1NCE is the only provider of connectivity and software for IoT at a global flat rate. 1NCE is the only provider of connectivity and software for IoT at a global flat rate – offering fast, secure, and reliable cellular connectivity and software services in more than 168 countries worldwide. The 1NCE IoT Lifetime Flat fee is designed to last over the entire lifetime of an IoT device with a one-off payment of $10 for 10 years, making IoT applications affordable and scalable for smart utilities, asset tracking, vehicle telematics and other uses. The company – founded in 2017 by our … Type: Startup Activities: it services telecommunications Technologies: IoT | 3 | 1 | 2 | 298 | |
Illicit Mind Illicit Mind is an online and offline tribe of Young Entrepreneurs. Brought together in order to turn our ideas into a reality. Type: Startup Activities: entertainment | 136 | 121 | 88 | 2 | |
#movethedial #movethedial is a global movement committed to advancing the participation and leadership of all #womenintech! #movethedial is a global movement dedicated to increasing the participation and advancement all of all women in tech. To achieve our vision, we deliver high impact programs and events that are inclusive, build awareness, inspire action, galvanize and amplify collective community and corporate efforts, and encourage young girls to pursue careers in STEM. Leadership, Innovation, Tech, Advocacy , Inspiration , Gender Equality, and Women in Tech Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: civictech | 34 | 6 | 33 | 2 | |
BMO At BMO, banking is our personal commitment to helping people at every stage of their financial lives. The truth is, people’s needs change: so we change too. But we never change who we are. Which means we’ll never waiver from providing our customers the best possible banking experience in the industry. Our incredible team of over 46,000 people is just the tip of the iceberg. You should get to know us. We’re here to help. Our social media terms of use: https://www.bmo.com/socialmediatermsofuse Personal Banking, Commercial Banking, Wealth Management, Capital Markets, and Asset Management Type: Large company | 86 | 25 | 25 | 1,491 | |
Greenwood Project Propelling Black and Latino college students to high trajectory careers in finance. Greenwood Project creates career pathways in the financial services industry for Black and Latino students. We partner with companies to find equitable and inclusive solutions for recruitment, retention, and advancement. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenwoodprochi/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenwoodProjectChicago Any views expressed by Greenwood Project employees, directors or officers are theirs alone and may not reflect the views of the organization. Non-Profit, Mentoring, Education, internships, and diversity Type: Incubators & VCs | 12 | 2 | 11 | 118 | |
CEVA Logistics CEVA provides world-class supply chain solutions for large and medium-size national and multinational companies across the globe. As an industry leader, CEVA offers customers complete supply chain design and implementation in contract logistics and freight management, alone or in combination. Together with CMA CGM, a leading worldwide shipping group and CEVA’s strategic partner, we are able to offer our customers end-to-end logistics solutions. CEVA’s integrated global network has over 1,000 facilities in more than 170 countries and 98,000 employees; all dedicated to delivering consistently excellent operations and supply chain solutions. logistics, freight forwarding, contract logistics, transportation, 3PL, distribution, air freight, … Type: Large company | 46 | 24 | 35 | 45,433 | |
Neofin solutions We help banks, credit unions and fintech companies to go digital and scale with Neofin loan automation platform. Neofin is lending automation platform that enables financial institutions to launch innovative, accessible loan products in a smooth and automated fashion. We cover all the stages of the loan product's life cycle: digital onboarding and KYC, loan origination, loan management, underwriting and decisioning, loan servicing, and consumer-facing front-end. Our mission is to make innovations in lending a pleasure, not a pain. The platform is built on the principles of flexibility, dynamic adjustability to changes and zero vendor locks. The customer is free … | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | |
Stonly Drive fast, accurate resolutions with the modern knowledge platform for customer service. With Stonly, your knowledge is interactive and delivered when and where people need it. That means it gets used much more often and can handle every case that comes its way. Easily create step-by-step guides, decision trees, and reliable AI answers for your agents and customers. customer service, knowledge management, support agent knowledge, decision trees, AI answers, self-serve support, knowledge base, Zendesk, and Salesforce Type: Startup Activities: it services Technologies: SaaS | 31 | 8 | 17 | 66 | |
Tyson Foods We are a world-class food company and recognized leader in protein. Our mission is to bring high-quality food to every table in the world, safely, sustainably, and affordably, now and for future generations. The Tyson Foods LinkedIn page is a platform for open discussion and we hope for it to be a forum for Tyson Foods enthusiasts to learn about our products and services and to engage with our brands and each other. However, to facilitate conversation on the page, please follow a few of our house rules: Maintain a Safe Environment LinkedIn is an open forum for communication and … Type: Large company | 51 | 15 | 8 | 37,922 | |
Ballast Group Helping leaders articulate their stories to their most important audiences in the channels that matter. Since 2005, Ballast Group has been a trusted partner for early-stage companies, helping them navigate the complexities of scaling, gaining market recognition and securing investment. As Chicago's first cloud-based PR firm, we specialize in guiding startups and emerging companies through critical growth phases with innovative solutions and strategic communication. Our expertise lies within strategic communication, media relations, investor relations and specialized industry focus. At Ballast Group, we are committed to providing the strategic direction and innovative solutions necessary for early-stage companies to thrive. Our mission … Type: Media | 13 | 2 | 12 | 5 | |
State Farm Join our Community of Good Neighbors At State Farm®, our mission is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams. We are passionate and driven to create possibilities, and we’re serious about helping customers by providing solutions for all of life’s moments. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® Insurance, Financial Services, Life Insurance, Health Insurance, and Auto Insurance Type: Large company | 70 | 20 | 24 | 102,649 | |
Illinois Science and Technology Coalition Empowering economic development, innovation, and STEM education across Illinois. The Illinois Science and Technology Coalition (ISTC) is a 501(c)(6) member-driven nonprofit that harnesses the power of research and innovation to expand and enrich the state's economy. Created by the State of Illinois 30+ years ago, ISTC forges public-private partnerships among industry, research institutions, federal labs, and government to increase investments in research and technology, develop talent, promote awareness and policies, and drive job growth in Illinois. As the only organization representing the full range of science and technology activity in Illinois, the mission of the Illinois Science & Technology Coalition … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: deeptech | 26 | 1 | 23 | 30 | |
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP Intellectual Property Law: Up to Speed. Down to Earth. At MBHB, the legal and scientific credentials of our professionals are first rate. Period. We speak the languages of law and science—and of the people we serve. One hundred percent of MBHB’s attorneys and technical advisors hold science or engineering degrees. Of these, nearly 50% of our attorneys and technical advisors hold Ph.D.s or other advanced degrees. We’re “up to speed” on the science and technology involved in IP law. But we’re also very “down to earth” in the way we choose to run our firm. As an intellectual property law … | 10 | 0 | 9 | 127 | |
Anthemis Group Investing to change the world by reinventing finance. Anthemis is an asset management platform that invests in and supports pre-seed to growth stage companies that embed finance in their products, services and operations. Finance, Technology, Markets, Payments, Networks, Retail banking, Corporate banking, Insurance, Wealth management, Data services, and Investing Type: Startup Activities: fintech insurtech Technologies: Data Analytics | 65 | 27 | 27 | 61 | |
Enzai AI Governance Made Easy Enzai provide an AI governance software platform that helps organisations understand and manage the risks that come with AI, while meeting their emerging regulatory obligations. Backed by some of the best venture capital and angel investors in the world, the company is on a mission to ensure that powerful AI technologies can reach their true potential. Type: Startup Activities: it services Technologies: A.I. | 10 | 0 | 10 | 11 | |
kpiReady kpiReady automates KPI collection and investor reporting so that startups can focus on growing their business. Type: Startup Activities: it services Technologies: SaaS | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
Italic Type The simplest way to track your books, get trusted recommendations, and share the joy of reading with friends. No ads. Italic Type is a new startup dedicated to helping more people read more books. To do that, we are harnessing the power of book clubs to create a centralized, online hub for community reading. We know that book clubs are powerful and proven; book clubs 1) incentivize reading 2) promote civil discourse 3) allow you to learn something new from someone else with different life experience and 4) spark introspection. Type: Startup Activities: it services | 10 | 0 | 10 | 3 | |
Vue Mastery As the ultimate resource for Vue.js developers, we produce weekly video lessons so you can learn what you need to succeed as a Vue.js Developer. You can download a free Vue 3 cheat sheet here: https://www.vuemastery.com/vue-3-cheat-sheet Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/vuemastery Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vuemastery Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/vuemastery Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/vuemastery e-education, vue.js, javascript, coding, software, design, web design, web developer, apps, and html | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | |
MIMBUS Immersive Learning Solutions for your professional training MIMBUS develops and distributes virtual training tools dedicated to manual trades. MIMBUS' solutions provides the instructors with the best tools to complete and optimize their training. Working on the simulator allows the trainee to learn its trade by doing, in a playful and totaly safe way, without any risk of injury or breakage. Every MIMBUS' solution is connected to VULCAN, the only platform that allows the instructor to follow all the performances of its trainee on the simulator in real-time. Each action is tracked by VULCAN, which analyses and retranscribed to the instructor … | 40 | 8 | 30 | 30 | |
University of Illinois Research Park Where 120+ high-tech companies, from startup to Fortune 500, create & innovate. Home of EnterpriseWorks incubator. The Research Park at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a technology hub for startup companies and corporate research and development operations. Within the Research Park there are more than 120 companies employing students and full-time technology professionals. Join our email list: https://groups.webservices.illinois.edu/subscribe/148417 The mission of the University of Illinois Research Park is to encourage collaborative research, development, and commercialization of the University's intellectual assets, and to foster economic growth. The Research Park has grown to 18 buildings. EnterpriseWorks, the technology business incubator, is … Type: Incubators & VCs | 24 | 0 | 21 | 43 | |
Purpose Brand An award-winning PR, brand and digital content marketing firm in Chicago. We are a seasoned, strategic integrated marketing agency focused on creating content that makes headlines, executing social media that sparks conversation and producing video that ignites curiosity. Today, everything is digital. We make it a priority to keep on top of the latest digital marketing trends, while still staying true to, and integrating, core marketing strategies for our clients through all traditional and digital media platforms. Our goal is to move your business target to a meaningful level of action, either emotional or monetary, but if we do our … Type: Media | 112 | 0 | 111 | 30 | |
cameo Luxury Goods & Jewelry | 34 | 9 | 28 | 58 | |
Sunfox Capital Growth capital for the renewable energy transition Sunfox was founded to empower management teams in the renewable energy economy to grow their businesses. We rely on a relationship-driven, evidence-based approach to investing and work closely with management teams to help them realize their visions. For early-stage companies, we help founders define their business model and build support for their strategy with rigorous, fact-based due diligence. For operating businesses, we help identify areas to improve operationally, strategically and financially. We are creative problem-solvers and structure deals to create win-win scenarios for the entrepreneurs we partner with and our investors. Commercial Solar, … Type: Startup Activities: cleantech energytech greentech Technologies: Decarbonization Solar Technologies | 16 | 1 | 16 | 4 | |
AI 2030 Responsible AI for a Better World AI2030 is a member-based initiative aiming to harness the transformative power of AI to benefit humanity while minimizing its potential negative impact. Focused on Responsible AI, AI for All, and AI for Good, we aim to bridge awareness, talent, and resource gaps, enabling responsible AI adoption across public and private sectors. Type: Startup Activities: it services Technologies: A.I. | 7 | 1 | 2 | 151 | |
Tential Solutions We put people first. We’re your trusted partner - empowering you with top talent and solutions to stay competitive in today’s dynamic market. From day-to-day to endgame and everything in between, we meet you where you are and help you reach your goals. We partner with clients in financial services, healthcare & life sciences, and accounting & tax services across the US to modernize technology and help you stay competitive through data & analytics, application innovation, AI, customer engagement and talent services. Tential – empowering change that wins. #MoveForwardWithUs Type: SMB Activities: it services Technologies: Data Analytics | 23 | 0 | 23 | 395 | |
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP Sheppard Mullin is a full service AmLaw 50 firm with over 1000 attorneys in 16 offices located throughout California and in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, New York, Washington, D.C., Brussels, London, Seoul and Shanghai. The firm's California offices are located in Century City, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, Del Mar, San Diego and Silicon Valley. Global companies turn to Sheppard Mullin to handle a full range of corporate and technology matters, high stakes litigation and complex financial transactions. In the U.S., the firm's clients include half of the Fortune 100 companies. Our practices include: Antitrust, Bankruptcy, Corporate, Entertainment, Finance, Government … Type: Large company | 18 | 2 | 8 | 2,122 | |
American City Business Journals Grow your business, advance your career and simplify your professional life. The Nation’s Premier Print and Digital Publisher of Local Business News American City Business Journals is a multi-platform media company providing in-depth coverage of local business communities and breaking news. Through print, digital products and face-to-face events, ACBJ offers business leaders many avenues for making connections and gives them a competitive edge locally, regionally and nationally. ACBJ is the premier media solutions platform for companies that target business decision-makers. In addition to its business newspapers, American City operates BizEquity. This online business valuation platform helps financial professionals create more … Type: Large company | 70 | 19 | 51 | 2,012 | |
Chloe Capital More than a VC firm, Chloe Capital is a Movement to #InvestInWomen. Chloe Capital is a seed-stage venture capital firm that invests in women-led innovation companies. Despite recent progress, only two percent of female founders receive venture capital funding, with only .2 percent going to African American founders. Chloe Capital is on a mission to change that in partnership with foundations, universities and corporate innovators. We travel across the U.S. as part of the #InvestInWomen Tour, moving capital to female founders in each city we visit. Our fundraising experiences for women entrepreneurs and impact investors spotlight innovation, connect founders and … Type: Incubators & VCs Technologies: Robotics | 22 | 1 | 16 | 24 | |
Logistify AI AI Assistant for Supply Chain Managers Our mission at Logistify AI is to make global trade easy. We envision doing this by bringing Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) to automate workflows in the logistics & supply chain industry. Artificial Intelligence, micro-fulfillment, food security, Inventory Visibility, and Supply Chain Visibility Type: Startup Activities: it services Technologies: A.I. | 4 | 0 | 4 | 27 | |
Portage We empower entrepreneurs reshaping financial services. Portage is a global investment platform focused on fintech and financial services. Our team partners with ambitious companies across all stages, providing flexible capital and deliver a global network of investors, commercial partners, advisors and value creation experts. With deep industry knowledge and entrepreneurial experience, Portage is committed to supporting the leaders who are reshaping financial services. A full list of portfolio companies is available at: www.portageinvest.com/portfolio Fintech, financial services, asset management, and venture capital Type: Incubators & VCs | 33 | 9 | 11 | 65 | |
The Startup Magazine Insights and inspiration for startups, entrepreneurs, and small business. The Startup Magazine, a leading media company dedicated to startups, innovation and technology. We aspire to educate and inspire entrepreneurs, as well as provide insights into the expanding entrepreneurial ecosystem of incubators, accelerators, angel investors and venture capital. Since 2012, the company has produced over 4,000 publications across various entrepreneurship and management categories, and has a following of over 50,000 global readers. The Startup Magazine can be followed via Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn,, Medium.com and Paper.li channels, and is now available as an Apple News channel. Our content focuses on marketing, technology, … Type: Media | 7 | 4 | 0 | 2 | |
TransUnion TransUnion is a global information and insights company that makes trust possible in the modern economy. We do this by providing an actionable picture of each person so they can be reliably represented in the marketplace. As a result, businesses and consumers can transact with confidence and achieve great things. This picture is grounded in our legacy as a credit reporting agency which enables us to tap into both credit and public record data; our data fusion methodology that helps us link, match and tap into the awesome combined power of that data; and our knowledgeable and passionate team, who … Type: Large company | 41 | 10 | 9 | 15,474 | |
WE (Wasson Enterprise) WE invest in what's good. Wasson Enterprise is a family investment office that invests in what's good: good ideas, good people, and good impacts. Type: Incubators & VCs | 4 | 0 | 4 | 17 | |
Tech in Motion Where Tech Professionals Connect, Learn, and Innovate Together #TechinMotion Tech in MotionTM is where tech professionals connect, learn, and innovate together. We've been connecting tech professionals to ideas, opportunities, and each other for more than a decade — and we're just getting started. Whether through live and on-demand events, cutting-edge tech news, peer-to-peer storytelling, or professional job matching, our goal is to create meaningful opportunities for members to advance their careers, grow their networks, and learn from the many diverse voices that make up our vibrant community. Find your place in our community of 300,000 tech professionals, leaders and entrepreneurs … Type: Event | 38 | 5 | 32 | 9 | |
The Venture Center Educate. Collaborate. Accelerate. The Venture Center is a business-focused nonprofit organization that serves as an engine for economic growth in Central Arkansas and around the world. The Venture Center leverages the expertise of a world-class Mentor Network, intensive programming and introductions to the investor community to help start-ups become viable, high-growth businesses. For more information, visit http://www.venturecenter.co. Mentorship, Community Building, Technical Training, Startup Acceleration, startup consulting, and FinTech Type: Incubators & VCs | 14 | 2 | 11 | 12 | |
Plato Plato connects engineering managers with mentorship from experienced engineering leaders. Plato is on a mission to help engineering leaders learn soft skills and build better teams. We do this through our powerful mentoring platform, where new leaders connect with seasoned professionals for 1-1 sessions, AMAs, and a comprehensive knowledge base. Our Plato Mentors have extensive experience in management, and come from top tech companies like Google, Facebook, Lyft, Slack, Netflix, and Spotify - among others. Plato has offices in both San Francisco + Paris. Learn more at: www.platohq.com Management, Engineering, Hiring, Onboarding, Conflict Solving, Reorganization, and Leadership Development Type: Incubators & VCs | 36 | 3 | 32 | 371 | |
ChickTech ChickTech is a national nonprofit dedicated to engaging women and gender-diverse people of all ages in STEM. Since 2012, ChickTech has reached 35,000 people and counting. We empower our multi-generational community to see themselves as leaders by providing networking, professional development and mentoring opportunities. Although our primary focus is the tech industry, we aim to increase the number of women and gender-diverse people who aspire to join the big beautiful world of STEM, while creating a strong sense of belonging and support to keep them there. Technology workshops, Women in technology, Education, Project management, Building self-confidence in women and girls, … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech | 8 | 0 | 7 | 22 | |
Zero Hash Financial infrastructure for the future Zero Hash's full stack financial infrastructure seamlessly connects fiat, crypto and stablecoins, enabling a better way to move and transfer money and value globally. Zero Hash provides the complete technical infrastructure (delivered through API and SDK) as well as the global regulatory stack to easily and compliantly send, receive, store, and convert fiat, crypto, and stablecoins, in one platform. Start-ups, enterprises and Fortune 500 companies, including Stripe, Interactive Brokers, Shift4, Franklin Templeton, and MoonPay embed our infrastructure to power a diverse range of use cases: cross-border payments, commerce, trading, remittance, payroll, tokenization, wallets and on … Type: Startup Activities: fintech Technologies: Blockchain/Cryptocurrency | 13 | 0 | 13 | 167 | |
Spantree Technology Group, LLC Spantree is a Chicago-based consultancy delivering intelligent, high quality software solutions for the web. We value collaboration, agility and pragmatic application of cutting-edge databases, programming languages and toolchains to solve our clients’ most complex business challenges. Polyglots at heart, we specialize in tools like Elasticsearch, Docker, AWS, and JVM languages like Groovy, Clojure, Kotlin and Scala. Drools, Scala, MongoDB, Spring, JavaScript, Elasticsearch, Docker, AWS, Kotlin, and Optaplanner Type: Startup Activities: it services Technologies: SaaS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | |
Foiled, Inc. Foiled is your quick online order gourmet bakery serving the 48 states. We bake fresh and delicious bakery items by the deliver them to you – straight from our Chicago kitchen to your door. We offer our famous cupcakes as well as our newest line: Stacks by Foiled, which can be shipped all over the country and offer a mix of our bakery items and fun themed goodies. Visit www.foiledcupcakes.com or www.givestacks.com to place your order. cupcakes, weddings, events, corporate, delivery, gifts, and gift baskets | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | |
Figment Figment is the leading provider of blockchain infrastructure. Figment is the leading provider of blockchain infrastructure. We provide the most comprehensive staking solution for over 500 institutional clients, including asset managers, exchanges, wallets, foundations, custodians, and large token holders, to earn rewards on their digital assets. On Ethereum, we are the largest non-custodial staking provider with nearly 5% of staked ETH on Figment validators. Figment’s institutional staking service offers seamless point-and-click staking dashboard, portfolio reward tracking, API integrations, audited infrastructure, and slashing protection. This all leads to our mission to support the adoption, growth, and long-term success of the digital … Type: Startup Activities: it services Technologies: Blockchain/Cryptocurrency | 7 | 0 | 5 | 143 | |
Bask Suncare The Feel Good Sunscreen. Come for the sunshine & pretty pictures, stay for the LinkedIn parody content. Bask is a celebration of feeling good: in the sun, in your skin, and with your people. Sunshine has always helped us do that. But sunscreen hasn’t. So, we created great-feeling SPF formulas that are lightweight, non-oily, easy to apply, and better for you and the world. Type: Startup Activities: cosmetics healthtech | 3 | 0 | 3 | 34 | |
Equilibria A better way to feel better. Premium wellness by women, for women. Equilibria is a women’s wellness brand with a focus on plant-based products. Our core line features premium full-spectrum CBD sourced from our 1,100-acre organic farm in Colorado. In addition to premium products, we also provide one-on-one support to help find the right wellness routine for individual health goals and to check in along the way. We are by women, for women. Wellness, CBD, Ecommerce, healthcare, and womens health Type: Startup Activities: healthtech Technologies: Bio sourced materials | 4 | 1 | 4 | 58 | |
LaunchPad Lab Make technology your competitive advantage. LaunchPad Lab is a digital product firm focused on web, mobile, and Salesforce development that transforms businesses. Since 2012, our team has helped businesses shape, build, and optimize web and mobile applications that solve challenges and accelerate growth. We partner with you to solve the right problem, not just what's on the surface—and this approach is one of the core reasons why over 90% of our clients continue to partner with us long-term. Type: Startup Activities: it services Technologies: SaaS | 7 | 0 | 7 | 57 | |
Deskpass Workspaces your team will love. Thousands of workspaces. Unlimited flexibility. No commitments. Pay as you go. Workspaces your team will love. Thousands of workspaces. Unlimited flexibility. No commitments. Pay as you go. real estate, coworking, collaborative consumption, and business center | 3 | 0 | 2 | 15 | |
Mindful Goods ⚡Amazon listings done better. Here's what we know... There is no shortage of emerging brands with innovative products. There is a shortage of shelf space in stores and cash to market direct to consumers. In the past, you had to sell into stores one by one. Today, your customers look for you on Amazon first. Amazon is the quickest path to visibility, sales and impact. It’s also the first place big box retailers look for you. You can do it yourself and spend months becoming an Amazon Growth Hacker. Or Hire an agency and pay $5-10K minimum per month. We … Type: Startup Activities: e-commerce martech Technologies: Data Analytics | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | |
AdYapper Some of the world's most active digital advertisers rely on AdYapper to eliminate impression waste and fraud and improve the performance of their media. Through AdYapper analytics, predictive modeling, and optimization services, our clients see immediate gains in conversions, revenue, and cost savings, and deeper connections to customer data, resulting in 40-60% improvements in return on ad spend (ROAS) . The results are transformative efficiencies and market advantages only possible through AdYapper’s independent technology and approach. In as little as 24 hours, with no dev resources necessary, clients access -Full-service digital advertising optimization management driven by MRC-accredited viewability measurement -Impression … Type: Startup Activities: martech Technologies: Data Analytics | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
CakeStyle CakeStyle helps women look their best by sending hand-selected outfits straight to your door. Go to http://cakestyle.com to signup, and tell us about your fit and wardrobe needs. Once we know more, your CakeStylist will craft a personalized box of clothes to send to your door. Try it on, consult with your CakeStylist if you want, then send back what you don't like. We make style a piece of cake. Personal Style | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | |
The Garage Group A Lean Innovation and Growth Strategy Firm on a mission to unlock courage in BigCo leaders. We are a battle-tested, Lean Innovation and Growth Strategy Firm that has spent the last 8 years leading Bigcos like Nike, Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo and Liberty Mutual to apply startup-inspired approaches against their toughest innovation and growth challenges. Insight Generation & Inspiration, Ideation & Concept Generation, Holistic Concept/ Initiative Development, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Training, Growth Strategy, Innovation Strategy, Market Research, and Brand Architecture Type: Startup Activities: smart city consulting martech | 14 | 1 | 14 | 46 | |
Calendly We help individuals, teams, and organizations create better meeting experiences. 📆 ✨ At Calendly, our vision is to take the work out of connecting with others so you can accomplish more. Our scheduling automation platform helps individuals, teams, and organizations globally automate meetings by removing the back and forth with scheduling. Our platform enables companies to close deals, hire candidates, build relationships, and grow their business — faster. More than 20 million users across 230 countries use Calendly to simplify meetings and collaborate more effectively and efficiently. software as a service, meetings, scheduling automation, recruiting, sales, marketing, customer success, financial … Type: Startup Activities: it services Technologies: SaaS | 101 | 23 | 88 | 1 | |
BigMarker The world's most customizable platform for webinars, virtual and hybrid events. We're hiring 🚀 BigMarker is the world's most customizable platform for webinars, virtual and hybrid events. Companies, organizations, and universities use BigMarker to host highly-customized live, on-demand, and automated presentations, trainings and events, creating meaningful conversations and stronger relationships with prospects, customers, and other important stakeholders. BigMarker also provides integrations, APIs, analytics, and white label services that enable companies to integrate powerful interactive video experiences into their marketing, sales, and learning stacks. Founded in 2011, BigMarker is headquartered in Chicago, and powers events for thousands of companies, universities, and … | 5 | 0 | 3 | 86 | |
Percent Pledge Social impact programs that are customizable and affordable for businesses. Workplace philanthropy made easy. Percent Pledge powers customized social impact programs, helping companies authentically improve employee engagement, employee retention, and employer brand. Our easy-to-use platform & team of social impact experts offer businesses of all sizes a single source for everything from matching donations and nonprofit vetting to employee volunteering and impact reporting. The customized workplace giving programs we power are proven to increase employee engagement and reduce employee turnover. 55% of employees engage in the giving programs we power, and just 2% of those employees leave their company. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20 | |
talkTECH A boutique PR agency helping startups shine since 2011 talkTECH is a technology-focused, marketing communications firm offering solutions for today’s most innovative, emerging tech brands and new-to-market products. To date, the company has worked with over 375 tech-enabled companies and startups in the mobile, SaaS, e-commerce, adtech, PaaS, VR, A.I., gadget and IT space. talkTECH has spearheaded campaigns for well-known companies like Microsoft and eBay, as well as popular startups like Survios (virtual reality content), FirstJob's Mya (HR A.I. technology), Factom (blockchain enterprise software), Crown (dating app) and Appboy (CRM for mobile developers). The company has also managed communications for … Type: Startup Activities: consulting martech Technologies: Blockchain/Cryptocurrency SaaS VR | 17 | 1 | 15 | 2 | |
Peoplevine Elevated Hospitality Experiences The Modern Guest & Member Experience CRM for Hospitality Continuous Engagement, CRM, Marketing Tools, eCommerce, Marketing Automation, Content Management, Hospitality, Guest Experience, and Member Experience | 7 | 0 | 12 | 24 | |
Kin Insurance The world has changed. Why hasn't insurance? Kin. For Every New Normal. Kin is on a mission to change home insurance from what it is to what it should be. Whether we’re leveraging data to create customizable coverage or providing claims service that goes above and beyond expectations, our members are at the heart of everything we do. In the face of ever-growing climate risk, our members deserve an insurance company that cares about them. We aim to stick with them through thick and thin. We use efficient technology that lets homeowners buy directly from us to keep costs down. … Type: Startup Activities: insurtech Technologies: Data Analytics | 15 | 6 | 9 | 628 | |
The Scratch Collective Scratch's modern communications collective delivers strategic storytelling that helps start-ups scale. Female founded in 2020, Scratch is a nimble, modern communications collective. The Scratch Collective is built to deliver strategic storytelling that enables startups and disruptors to scale and the best talent to thrive. “Our mission is to make the world see yours." Brand, PR, Communications, Executive Visibility, Brand Strategy, Brand Identity, Company Culture, Social Media, CEO Founder Narrative, Growth Strategy, Startups, Founders, Growth Strategies, and Scale Type: SMB Activities: martech consulting | 11 | 0 | 11 | 12 | |
Chicago Advertising Federation Fostering momentum in Chicago’s advertising community. THE MISSION of the Chicago Advertising Federation is to foster momentum in Chicago’s advertising community. THE PURPOSE of the Federation is to provide growth opportunities for organizations and individuals involved in advertising, marketing services, media, and related businesses. JOIN US as we inspire the Chicago advertising community! Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: martech | 6 | 1 | 6 | 20 | |
Zendesk The intelligent heart of customer experience. Zendesk started the customer experience revolution in 2007 by enabling any business around the world to take their customer service online. Today, Zendesk is the champion of great service everywhere for everyone, and powers billions of conversations, connecting more than 100,000 brands with hundreds of millions of customers over telephony, chat, email, messaging, social channels, communities, review sites and help centers. Zendesk products are built with love to be loved. The company was conceived in Copenhagen, Denmark, built and grown in California, taken public in New York City, and today employs more than 4,000 … Type: Large company | 125 | 43 | 54 | 6,664 |