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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.

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
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
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
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S4:E4 TRISHA DEGG, DIRECTOR OF TALENT PROGRAMS AT ILLINOIS TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION (ITA)

Trisha Degg is the Director of Talents Programs at Illinois Technology Association whose mission is to help elevate the local tech community and make Illinois THE place for tech companies to thrive. Their focus lies on scaling Illinois tech companies by helping to build teams, promote businesses and collaborate with like-minded tech executives. PLEASE VISIT https://www.illinoistech.org Read More
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S4:E7 GRANT NIKSERESHT AND CHESTER HSIEH, MASTER’S STUDENTS, ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Grant Niksereshet and Chester Hsieh, Masters Student's at the Illinois Institue of Technology sit down with Adam Hecktman to discuss some of the tough challenges surrouding the Great Lakes. They are currently working on a solution to track Lake Erie's toxic algae problem. PLEASE VISIT http://web.iit.edu 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
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
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
S2:E7 OLATUNJI OBOI REED, CO-FOUNDER OF SLOW ROLL CHICAGO
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S2:E7 OLATUNJI OBOI REED, CO-FOUNDER OF SLOW ROLL CHICAGO

When walking through the city of Chicago, one always notices racks of rentable bikes, street lights for bicycles, and even bike lanes on the road. Biking is part of Chicago and an easy way to get around the city. What most don't realize is just how therapeutic it can be. Olatunji Oboi Reed, Co-Founder of Slow Roll Chicago, sat down with Adam to discuss just how his company has brought communities together. PLEASE VISIT http://www.slowrollchicago.org Read More
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: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
S6:E5 NELSON GEREW, DIRECTOR OF DATA POLICY & REPORTS AT THE CHICAGO PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND
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S6:E4 AKOSUA BOADI-AGYEMANG, INTERN AT MICROSOFT

Akosua shares her incredibly unique story of how she landed her internship at Microsoft and the positive impact social media played into her journey. Read More
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