Tech In Chicago
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Tech In Chicago
@TechinChicago
A podcast showcasing Chicago startups and the entrepreneurs building them by @ColinKeeley https://t.co/nSc4xkQxoI





I'm glad my "manifesto" of sorts has continued the discussion on Chicago tech community. I have exactly zero desire to run for any public office ever. However, if @EzraMoGee appointed me to run the show with Day 0 being this Monday, here's what my full-court press would be: 1/n

I was not on the CH call the other day & have exactly zero desire to ever be on that dumb app. However, as someone involved in the Chicago tech community for the last decade as a founder, early-stage employee, and author of 2 reports pre-P33, I have some thoughts on things... 1/n

I have always admired founders that build in public. So @iambrentsanders and I are opening up @AvocadoAudio with a weekly podcast. We'll take you through the highs & lows of starting a company in the creator economy. Subscribe & share with your friends avocadoaudio.com/post/the-found…






1/ Great thread that covers, at a high level, the story of @Udemy. The $3mm Series A was done at 6mm pre. I guess you could say it was rough terms but to the earlier point, no one else was willing to invest. We did the round because we believed in @erenbali’s vision but...


Chicago, let's stop 1) looking to management consultants for answers 2) celebrating false milestones 3) trying to build "Chicago" companies. More risk capital & convicted investors. Founders who win, stay & invest here. Wins where many common shareholders get $$. That's it.
