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Obama campaign veterans launch hub for charitable giving

June 18, 2018 at 2:38 p.m.

Among Jason Kunesh and Dan Ratner's many duties for the 2012 Barack Obama re-election effort was a revamp of the campaign's online donation system. That's where the campaign's technologists tried...

Chicago to host first Venture Capital Summit; new CEO for Impact Engine

June 17, 2018 at 8:44 p.m.

Chicago will host its first Venture Capital Summit on Oct. 15-16 during Chicago Ideas Week, a source close to ChicagoNext, World Business Chicago's tech council, told the Tribune. Entrepreneur Matt...

George Lucas eyes Chicago for art, ‘Star Wars’ museum

June 17, 2018 at 8:22 p.m.

Billionaire "Star Wars" creator George Lucas, who wants to establish a major museum to house his significant art and movie memorabilia collection, is considering Chicago as the location after plans...

More than 100 Chicago tech execs sign letter urging immigration reform

June 18, 2018 at 2:45 p.m.

More than 100 Chicago technology executives have sent a letter to the state's Republican congressional delegation calling on them to pass immigration reform, citing a need for foreign engineers and...

Howard Tullman, CEO of 1871, chats with successful 1871 startup alumni who are "graduating" and are moving out of 1871.

1871 to launch incubator for female entrepreneurs

June 17, 2018 at 9:23 p.m.

1871, the city's leading tech startup center, will announce Tuesday a dedicated incubator for female entrepreneurs, funded by Google, Motorola Mobility and the Lefkofsky Family Foundation, which is run by...

Chicago designer aims to soup up hovercraft with a ‘sports car’ feel

June 17, 2018 at 9:26 p.m.

Chicago engineer and product designer Michael Mercier has his sights set on manufacturing the Bugatti of hovercraft, a vehicle that can traverse land, water and ice, with a base price...

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