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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.

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Big Shoulders by Microsoft

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S1:E3 RAJEEV CHOPRA, FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF THE MIS DEPARTMENT
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S1:E3 RAJEEV CHOPRA, FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF THE MIS DEPARTMENT

The MIS Department, Inc. is an IT services and consulting firm based in Chicago. In 2012 Rajeev served as the CIO at Obama for America, President Obama's reelection campaign, where he was responsible for the overall strategy and implementation of internal IT infrastructure, security, inward-facing application development, personal technology and HQ and office infrastructure in more than 900 field offices across the country. PLEASE VISIT http://www.misdepartment.com/ Read More
S1:E1 AMANDA BRITT, FOUNDER OF PANZANZEE
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S1:E1 AMANDA BRITT, FOUNDER OF PANZANZEE

Panzanzee is Chicago's first social impact coworking space, incubator & entrepreneur community. Their mission is to grow companies that tackle the world's toughest social challenges by providing discovery, resources, trust and traction for entrepreneurs and professionals. PLEASE VISIT http://panzanzee.com Read More
S1:E5 JESSICA MALKIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CHICAGO IDEAS WEEK
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S1:E5 JESSICA MALKIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CHICAGO IDEAS WEEK

Chicago Ideas Week is an annual ideas and innovation platform where global thought leaders gather to discuss new ideas and stimulate new ventures. Chicago Ideas has expanded beyond its original week in October to monthly events. Not only does Chicago Ideas Week bring communities of people together, but they do this all for only $15 per event. Come share your ideas! PLEASE VISIT https://www.chicagoideas.com/ Read More
S1:E7 ERIN SIMPSON, CIVIC TECH FELLOW AT MICROSOFT
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S1:E8 STEPHEN GOLDSMITH, PROFESSOR OF GOVERNMENT AT HARVARD KENNEDY SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT

Stephen Goldsmith has an impressive resume as a Professor of Government at Harvard Kennedy School of Government, Director of Innovations in Government Program, Former Deputy Mayor of New York and two term Mayor of Indianapolis. Stephen's book, "The Responsive City: Engaging Communities Through Data-Smart Governance" discusses the adoption of technology by citizens and government. This must read book has forever changed the relationship between the two entities. PLEASE VISIT http://www.hks.harvard.edu/about/faculty-staff-directory/stephen-goldsmith Read More
S1:E2 DEMOND DRUMMER, TECH ORGANIZER AT TEAMWORK ENGLEWOOD
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S1:E2 DEMOND DRUMMER, TECH ORGANIZER AT TEAMWORK ENGLEWOOD

Their goal is to unite the many organizations serving Englewood residents and work toward the common goal of building a stronger community. Demond facilitates digital leadership trainings with block club members, parent leaders and business owners in Chicago's Englewood community. PLEASE VISIT http://www.teamworkenglewood.org/ Read More
S1:E6 DANIEL GOFF, FORMER STATE OF ILLINOIS DCOE
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S1:E6 DANIEL GOFF, FORMER STATE OF ILLINOIS DCOE

Daniel Goff is wrapping up his time as the Deputy Director for the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, specifically the Office of Trade and Investment. He shares his transition from the private sector into the public sector and how impactful to work in the public sector. PLEASE VISIT http://linkd.in/1KN77Aq Read More
S2:E3 QUILEN BLACKWELL, BLACKWELL ENERGIES
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S2:E3 QUILEN BLACKWELL, BLACKWELL ENERGIES

Blackwell Energies LLC, is an environmental consulting company that audits clients' monthly business expenses and provides them with premium office carbon reduction strategies. Listen to Quilen Blackwell discuss his roll in the company and how it affects Chicago. PLEASE VISIT http://www.blackwellenergies.com/home/ Read More

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