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You’ll Never Guess What Lou Malnati’s Grandson Is up to (Hint: It’s NOT Pizza, But Starts With a ‘P’) Jul 11, 2019

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Will Malnati is, indeed, from that Malnati family. His great-grandfather Adolpho ‘Rudy’ Malnati, Sr. was a deep dish pioneer at Pizzeria Uno, and his grandfather Lou opened his eponymous restaurant in 1971 — the first in a chain now widely considered to serve the best deep dish pizza in Chicago (and therefore everywhere.) after spending a decade in the family industry, Will’s path ultimately lead him to the less glamorous but equally challenging world of podcasting. In 2019, Will started At Will Media, creating podcasts and other audio products for companies who want to get in on the latest ways to connect with customers, with the help and guidance of an expert.

This Marketplace Offers Custom-Made Women’s Clothing To Help You Find the Perfect Fit Jul 10, 2019

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Balodana CEO Dana Todd joined Scott Kitun in the WGN Studio to discuss her entrepreneurial journey and how it led her to lead a fashion startup. Dismayed with the availability of fashionable options for women who don’t fall into the very young or very thin categories, Dana saw an opportunity to offer custom-made clothing for a variety of body types. That’s how Balodana, an online marketplace for women’s clothing, was born. It sells made-to-measure wares from designers around the world at prices comparable to traditional retail.

How Victor Ciardelli Went From ‘Broke and in a Bad Spot’ to CEO of a Mortgage Giant Jul 09, 2019

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Victor Ciardelli, Founder and CEO of Guaranteed Rate, sits down with Scott Kitun.

Spotivity Helps Find After School Programs for Teenagers in Chicago Jul 09, 2019

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Montana Butsch is what Malcolm Gladwell would call a “connector” –– someone who’s a natural hub between people of different worlds and affects change by bringing his network together. He’s putting network to work as he grows Spotivity, an app that connects teens with after school activities & other extracurricular opportunities in their communities, based on their location, interests & aptitudes.

Hatch CEO: ‘It's Okay to Make Mistakes. Don't Make Them Twice.’ Jul 02, 2019

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CEO Jake Kiser joined Technori CEO Scott Kitun in the WGN Studio to talk about how building trust and loyalty has led to Hatch’s success. Hatch Loyalty offers a software solution for retailers to customize their loyalty programs. Retailers can monitor program performance in real-time and change it based on customer behavior.

Eventually You Could Get 5G From Your Neighbor and Cut Big Telecom Out Jul 01, 2019

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Amir Haleem, CEO of Helium sits down with Scott Kitun at WGN Radio. Building the world’s first peer-to-peer wireless network takes more than just brilliant engineering. It takes the confidence to know that people will think you’re crazy at first. Then if you’re lucky, they’ll take your innovations for granted. Helium aims to simplify connecting things like IoT devices and sensors by building a network of wireless operators. Companies like Lime, Nestle and Stay Alfred are already using the network.

How To Harness Data for Business Growth Jun 28, 2019

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Data collection used to be the kind of thing you’d only hear specialists discuss in a technical meeting. These days, it’s so mainstream — even your parents know a little about it. The question facing businesses is what to do with all of that information, once it is collected. CEO Kelly Manthey sits down with Scott to discuss how Solstice fits in as a solution.

The Company That Lets You Open Your Garage From Your Smartphone Wants to Keep Making It Easier Jun 25, 2019

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Jeff Meredith, President and COO of Chamberlain Group, sits down with Scott Kitun at WGN Radio. For more than 40 years, the company has been a global leader in high-quality garage door openers and gate entry systems developing technologies like LiftMaster. They’re also pioneering the tech that lets the Amazon delivery guy easily and securely drop off your packages in your garage while you’re out.

5 Ways Monica + Andy Is Innovating How We Shop for Newborns and Kids Jun 06, 2019

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Monica + Andy CEO Monica Royer joins Scott, a soon-to-be-father, in-studio at WGN Radio. Monica, who began her career in the pharmaceutical industry, was a first-time entrepreneur and a mom searching for soft, safe baby clothes. Today, Chicago-based Monica + Andy is a bonafide lifestyle brand with six retail locations in Chicagoland, California and the East Coast.

Raise.com Helps You Never Waste a Gift Card Again Jun 04, 2019

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Jay Klauminzer, CEO of Raise, sits down with Scott Kitun at WGN Radio. In its early days, Raise functioned as a gift card marketplace for the many, many people “who have lots of unused gift cards sitting in their desk drawer.” Raise.com was a place to get rid of them. Under Jay’s leadership, Raise shifted its model to prioritize “direct relationships” with over 500 retail partners. Together, they partner to sell gift cards directly to customers.

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