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Racing Against Time: Why Scientists May Use AI ‘Research Assembly Lines’

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly outpacing scientific research due to the latter’s inherent limitations. Addressing this issue is crucial to seize significant opportunities. Failure to do so may result in the United States falling behind scientists from other countries. America’s scientists and researchers must harness the power of AI. The technology’s ability to collect and […]

November 15, 2023 By Pete Wilkins

How Discovery Partners Institute is Driving Tech Talent in Chicago

Finding tech talent to fuel the growth that investors expect right now is a challenge. With distributed workforces, the Great Resignation, and layoffs in certain industries, the employee market continues to adapt. The Discovery Partners Institute is working to provide a solution. With a vision to be a magnet for the most ambitious talent Illinois […]

November 15, 2022 By Cate LeSourd

What Drives The University Of Michigan’s Entrepreneurial Success

In preparation of speaking at the Michigan Tech Week (MTW) on October 12 and 13, I discovered so many connections to the University of Michigan (U-M) that I decided to dig into what powers U-M’s entrepreneurial success. Seemingly everyone knows that the University of Michigan (U-M) is the world’s leading public research institution. What’s not as widely known is […]

Why Chicago Is Home To The Future Of Logistics Tech

Uniquely positioned as the nation’s crossroads for moving freight via air, rail, and truck, the Windy City has long been a global leader in the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics (TD&L) industry, so it is no surprise to learn that Chicago has become a Logistics Tech leader. Chicago’s TD&L sector is one of the largest in […]

Why The University Of Illinois Is A Top College For Entrepreneurs

The University of Illinois has an incredible history of producing world-class startups and cutting-edge technologies. The university is also renowned for cultivating bright, purpose first entrepreneurs who are making a positive impact on the world. These innovators have founded companies that are among the most recognized brands around the globe. The university’s entrepreneurial ecosystem supports idea development […]

How tastytrade Helps Retail Investors Navigate Uncharted Markets

The pool of self-directed investors has surged during the past few years. By some estimates, 20 million new retail investors have entered the market thanks to a combination of several factors —the rise of mobile trading apps and online communities, the gamification of investing, and COVID-19 lockdowns. Most of this new class of investors only […]

The Future Of Food Starts In Chicago

Chicago is a leader in food and agriculture innovation. From high-profile startups to the established industry leaders, the city is uniquely poised for continued innovation within the food ecosystem as demonstrated by the Chicago Venture Summit Future-of-Food event last week. To provide some background, Chicago’s food and beverage manufacturing industry is the nation’s largest, generating […]

Chicago:Blend Spotlight Series: Option Pool Strategy

Highly motivated employees are a critical driver to support founders in the growth of the business. So how do you incentivize talent at a startup? Teams are a critical component to business growth. When talented people are in the right roles with the proper incentives, startups are poised for success. Option pools help drive companies forward, which leads to better results for everyone involved.

20 Top Innovators Building The Chicago Crypto And Web3 Ecosystem

From NFTs to token sales and memes, there is no shortage of hype around crypto. Beneath this noise, though, Chicago has been hard at work creating a premier crypto and Web3 ecosystem driven by purposeful public and private leadership. Building on the momentum of being recognized as one of the country’s leading innovation hubs last year, Chicago […]

May 11, 2022 By Pete Wilkins