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Chicago is emerging as a civic technology hub. As our city faces greater demand for efficient services, sustainability and economic opportunity for all, technology has the power to more deeply engage our citizens in creating solutions and making the democratic process more inclusive. That is what civic technology is all about. On Big Shoulders, we meet Chicago’s leaders, participants and drivers of this new space.

S3:E4 STACY KLINGBEIL AND ALLISON CHEN, DESIGN FOR AMERICA DONOVAN MORRISON, LUNA LIGHTS
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S3:E4 STACY KLINGBEIL AND ALLISON CHEN, DESIGN FOR AMERICA DONOVAN MORRISON, LUNA LIGHTS

Design for America, founded at Northwestern University, is going from school to school inspiring a passion of design in today's youth. They help groups generate ideas for today's real world problems by working with their local communities. Once the idea is formed and tested they help bring it into fruition through mentorship and guidance. PLEASE VISIT http://lunalights.org http://designforamerica.com Read More
S3:E7 WAYNE KIMMEL, SEVENTYSIX CAPITAL
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S3:E7 WAYNE KIMMEL, SEVENTYSIX CAPITAL

Wayne Kimmel is a venture capitalist, author, and philanthropist who is trying to change the world for the better. He loves helping entrepreneurs discover their dreams. PLEASE VISIT http://www.waynekimmel.com http://www.seventysixcapital.com Read More
S3:E2 FABIAN ELLIOTT, FOUNDER OF BLACK TECH MECCA
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S3:E2 FABIAN ELLIOTT, FOUNDER OF BLACK TECH MECCA

Black Tech Mecca was introduced to the world last June during Techweek and ever since they have been making some big strides. Fabian Elliott, Founder of Black Tech Mecca, believes that through the development of a thriving black tech ecosystem, he will help empower the black community, propel the tech community, and introduce a new competitive advantage for the city. PLEASE VISIT http://www.blacktechmecca.org Read More
S3:E5 ALDEN LOURY, MPC
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S3:E5 ALDEN LOURY, MPC

The Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) is working hard researching the different ways we as Chicagoans can improve our community. Adam has Alden Loury of the MPC explain a little about their latest research project. PLEASE VISIT https://www.metroplanning.org/index.html Read More
S3:E10 DAN SHALMON, EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR, CLINE CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
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S3:E10 DAN SHALMON, EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR, CLINE CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

Dan Shalmon is an External Engagement Coordinator for Cline Center for Democracy at the University of Illinois. His mission is to transform information into knowledge that advances human flourishing and his primary focus includes international conflict and crisis bargaining, arms control, the law of armed conflict and international humanitarian law. PLEASE VISIT http://www.clinecenter.illinois.edu/about/ Read More
S3:E3 ALLIE BARWISE, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF ISTI
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S3:E3 ALLIE BARWISE, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF ISTI

The STEM sciences are constantly looking for new talent and one is never too young to start learning. ISTI invites mostly high school age students to not only expand their knowledge of the STEM sciences, but also connect them to members of industry. PLEASE VISIT http://www.istcoalition.org Read More
S3:E6 CHRIS O'BRIEN, IKEEDO
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S3:E6 CHRIS O’BRIEN, IKEEDO

iKeedo is changing how we donate and support our favorite charities or fundraisers. From using negative hashtags for positive results to turning cut down trees into a donation fund, the creativity at iKeedo doesn't stop. Adam caught up with founder, Chris O'Brien to discuss how he got the idea to start this company. PLEASE VISIT https://ikeedo.com Read More
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S4:E1 MATT WOLF, MANAGING DIRECTOR, DANDELION

Matt Wolf is the Managing Director at Dandelion which is a data, design, media and technology company for the public and social sector. Dandelion's primary focus is to help government and nonprofit agencies redefine the way they engage a community, deliver services and activate underutilized assets. PLEASE VISIT http://dndln.org Read More
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S4:E3 CHARLES ADLER, FOUNDER AT CENTER FOR LOST ARTS

Charles Adler is the Founder at the Center for Lost Arts which is a new space for ambitous creatives and a growing company built to support freeform creative work from a wide array of disciplines – architects, artists, product designers, engineers, entrepreneurs, graphic designers, musicians, curators, and more. PLEASE VISIT http://lostarts.co Read More

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