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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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S1:E9 CHRIS WHITAKER, MIDWEST BRIGADE COORDINATOR AT CODE FOR AMERICA

Civic technologist, Chris Whitaker, utilizes his experience and passion in government and community to advance civic technology in Chicago. As the Midwest Brigade Coordinator for Code for America, Chris supports civic hacking events and teaches a weekly Civic Hack class. PLEASE VISIT https://www.codeforamerica.org/ Read More

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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

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S6:E2 MELISSA ANDERSON, PRESIDENT AND COFOUNDER, PUBLIC GOOD SOFTWARE

Melissa Anderson is the President and CoFounder of Public Good Software which is the online network for civic action, empowering people to make a difference on the causes they care about. Its groundbreaking Take Action technology connects people reading the news with things they can do to make a difference on the issues around the world and in their own neighborhoods. PLEASE VISIT https://publicgood.com/ Read More

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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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S5:E5 BRETT MYERS, NEXT DOOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR, STATE FARM INSURANCE

Brett Myers is the Next Door Program Director at State Farm Insurance whose mission is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams. PLEASE VISIT https://www.statefarm.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

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S4:E10 NEAL SALES-GRIFFIN, CEO, CODENOW

Neal Sales-Griffin is the CEO at CodeNow which is a nonprofit focused on teaching underrepresented high school students computer programming, through free, extra- curricular, off-campus trainings. Their goal is to lower the barriers normally associated with technology by giving students exposure to programming at an early age when they are beginning to explore their options. PLEASE VISIT https://www.codenow.org/ Read More

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S3:E8 ZACH BORDERS, FOUNDER AND CEO OF CIVIC ARTWORKS

Zach Borders believes in giving people the tools they need to bring their ideas to life. With the technology provided by Civic ArtWorks, community members can garner the support they need to fund, plan and execute their creative neighborhood projects. PLEASE VISIT http://www.yourmunicipal.com/ PLEASE VISIT http://www.votesphere.com Read More

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S2:E10 BILLY BANKS, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF THE GARAGE AT NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

Academic accelerators are the next big thing and Northwestern University is jumping on the band wagon with the creation of The Garage. PLEASE VISIT http://thegarage.northwestern.edu 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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S4:E8 HEATHER HOLMES, CEO AND FOUNDER, GENIVITY

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

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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

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S3:E1 SHARON FEIGON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SHARED USE MOBILITY CENTER

S3:E2 FABIAN ELLIOTT, FOUNDER OF BLACK TECH MECCA

S3:E3 ALLIE BARWISE, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF ISTI

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

S3:E5 ALDEN LOURY, MPC

S1:E5 LEAVING A LEGACY FT. GARY VAYNERCHUK

S2:E4 RELATIONSHIP GOALS FT. PRESTON SMILES & ALEXI PANOS

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S7:E5 PARVATHI SANTHOSH-KUMAR, SENIOR DIRECTOR OF IMPACT AT STRIVETOGETHER

S7:E2 JIMMY ODOM, CO-FOUNDER AND CEO, BIT CAPITAL GROUP & DIRECTOR OF INCLUSIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP, CHICAGONEXT

S6:E3 LAUREN WOODS, SERVICE LEARNING COORDINATOR, CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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KATY LYNCH, CEO OF TECHWEEK

GERARD ADAMS, CO-FOUNDER OF ELITE DAILY

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S1:E9 CHRIS WHITAKER, MIDWEST BRIGADE COORDINATOR AT CODE FOR AMERICA

S3:E2 FABIAN ELLIOTT, FOUNDER OF BLACK TECH MECCA

S6:E2 MELISSA ANDERSON, PRESIDENT AND COFOUNDER, PUBLIC GOOD SOFTWARE

S3:E6 CHRIS O’BRIEN, IKEEDO

S5:E5 BRETT MYERS, NEXT DOOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR, STATE FARM INSURANCE

S1:E8 STEPHEN GOLDSMITH, PROFESSOR OF GOVERNMENT AT HARVARD KENNEDY SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT

S4:E10 NEAL SALES-GRIFFIN, CEO, CODENOW

S3:E8 ZACH BORDERS, FOUNDER AND CEO OF CIVIC ARTWORKS

S2:E10 BILLY BANKS, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF THE GARAGE AT NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

S6:E4 AKOSUA BOADI-AGYEMANG, INTERN AT MICROSOFT

S4:E8 HEATHER HOLMES, CEO AND FOUNDER, GENIVITY

S2:E7 OLATUNJI OBOI REED, CO-FOUNDER OF SLOW ROLL CHICAGO

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