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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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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
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
S2:E4 JESSICA DROSTE YAGAN, CEO OF IMPACT ENGINE
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S2:E4 JESSICA DROSTE YAGAN, CEO OF IMPACT ENGINE

The Impact Engine is what inspired our host Adam Hecktman to go into his current position with Microsoft. The Impact Engine is an investment fund that helps for-profit companies build their company. That said, they focus specifically on businesses who want to solve social and environmental issues. Watch as Impact Engine CEO, Jessica Droste Yagan discusses her favorite part about her job and what the company is currently up to. PLEASE VISIT http://theimpactengine.com 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
S2:E6 TOM BUNTING, DATA ASSOCIATE AT INGENUITY
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S2:E6 TOM BUNTING, DATA ASSOCIATE AT INGENUITY

It's not a secret that CPS has struggled with money due to low state funding. To compensate, many schools have cut programs or lessened the use of the arts. To help combat the drop of art, music, ect. classes, Ingenuity has started doing research. Listen as Adam sits down with Data Associate, Tom Bunting to discuss the not-for-profit work Ingenuity does. Non-profit, working in partnerhsip to track and share arts education data, PLEASE VISIT http://www.ingenuity-inc.org 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
S2:E2 MAIRA KHWAJA, CIVIC TECHNOLOGY FELLOW AT MICROSOFT
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S2:E2 MAIRA KHWAJA, CIVIC TECHNOLOGY FELLOW AT MICROSOFT

Listen to Maira, a Civic Technology Fellow at Microsoft discuss her experience city mapping and how it reinforced her love of Chicago. PLEASE VISIT http://microsoft-chicago.com/ Read More
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S4:E5 JASON SAUL, FOUNDER AND CEO, MISSION MEASUREMENT

Jason Saul is the Founder and CEO of Mission Measurement which is the leader in social sector data and insights whose mission is to empower influential decision makers with a new generation of research for measuring, predicting, and maximizing the return on investment in social outcomes. PLEASE VISIT http://www.missionmeasurement.com Read More
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S4:E6 HAVEN ALLEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MHUB

Haven Allen is the Executive Director at mHUB which is a non-profit organization that exists to ensure that Chicago and Heartland’s manufacturing industry continues to accelerate, grow and thrive. They are best known for being Chicago’s first innovation center focused on physical product development and manufacturing. PLEASE VISIT https://mhubchicago.com/ Read More
S2:E5 CHRIS FOREMAN, CEO OF NORTH AMERICA AT AVEPOINT
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S2:E5 CHRIS FOREMAN, CEO OF NORTH AMERICA AT AVEPOINT

Collaboration and the sharing of ideas is a big part of business and no one knows that better than Chris Foreman, CEO of North America at AvePoint. In this episode of Big Shoulders, Chris will discuss how his company helps facilitate collaboration through their software. PLEASE VISIT http://www.avepoint.com 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
S2:E8 HOWARD TULLMAN, CEO OF 1871
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S2:E8 HOWARD TULLMAN, CEO OF 1871

Chicago based incubator, 1871 had an eventful year. Hosting over 1,000 events, a former president, and several current presidential candidates, 1871 has made itself a house hold name. Keep watching to find out what Howard Tullman has in store for the incubator in 2016. PLEASE VISIT http://www.1871.com Read More
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