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Jiobit: safe, real-time GPS child monitoring Apr 04, 2018

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Jiobit CMO Lindsay Slutzky is helping to keep your kids safe. The company’s hardware gives parents peace of mind when they’re out in public with children. Parents can get GPS locating on their smartphone. Now the company is setting its focus on gun violence. Jiobit is joining forces with Motorola, Techstars Chicago and the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence to host an educational event at Merchandise Mart.

Reverb Foundation is bringing music back to schools Apr 03, 2018

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Reverb Director Molly Fannin helps operate one of Chicago’s most musical startups. It’s a platform for trading musical equipment, but now it’s expanding. The company gives back with Reverb Foundation with a mission to create more musicians. You can get involved! Reverb is joining hands with Salesforce, Girls Rock! and a host of musicians. Scott Kitun discusses how music makes tech, education and business more worthwhile.

Chicago ranks #1 in returns to investors Mar 26, 2018

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A recent study shows that Chicago leads in returns to investors. Lightbank Managing Director Victor Pascucci III is one of those investors that opens doors for some of the hottest Chicago startups. Host Scott Kitun talks with Vic about Chicago’s rising tide as a tech hub and what sets the Windy City apart from the rest of the world.

Two-time winner of “Most Effective IT Team," ISAC Mar 26, 2018

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ISAC has been around for 60 years and has sucessfully attracted new tech talent and has won Most Effective IT Team award for the second time, being the first state agency to do so. CIO Ramnath Cidambi joins the show to talk about how ISAC has stays relevant and how they help low-income students flourish. Sean Froelich fills in for Scott Kitun to learn about how tech is helping the modern student get to college, succeed in college and then finally, find a career.

Scout Alarm offers the complete personalized home security package Mar 21, 2018

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Scout Alarm Founder David Shapiro offers a new breed of home security. Shapiro was unimpressed when he saw the offerings on the market. They were too complicated. The other problem is that the majority of people do not have home security. Scout puts users in the driver seat allowing them to personalize their security system for their home.

Why people are naturally lazy with passwords Mar 21, 2018

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Keeper Security Inc. Co-Founder Darren Guccione is on the frontlines defending against hackers. The company focuses on passwords because 80 percent of breaches are due to poor password care. Keeper Security Inc. is also a Chicago Innovation award winner. Learn how hackers think so you can avoid an cyber attack and Save 50 percent when using promo code: TECHNORI.

Look out March Madness, Chicago’s tech bracket is on FIRE Mar 19, 2018

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ChicagoInno Associate Editor Jim Dallke is competing head on with the NCAA with #techmadnessCHI, a bracket composed of Chicago’s top tech companies. Which competition has better jump shooters? The bracket is seeded by investment and gives Chicago an opportunity to know the startup community while creating some geeky competition.

Branding is much more than just marketing Mar 19, 2018

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AE Marketing Group Founder Brian Walker is celebrating 7 years of service and double-digit profit growth. The group helps organizations realize that “branding” is more important than just marketing. Everything should be aligned. Walker show how find a line to a goal. And it starts with narrowing down who the target audience is.

Packaging is important; it's the first thing your consumer sees Mar 14, 2018

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McDonald’s, Oreos, and Aquafina are all renowned for memorable packaging. Now you can beautify your packaging tubes. Paper Tube Co. Founder David Molo helps artisans and luxury-brands create customized, tubed packaging that’s just as good as the product inside. Hear the inside “scope” of how packaging can make you the top dog.

Get your selfie on TVs at Hooter's, Dunkin, and more Mar 14, 2018

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UPshow transforms TV screens into social media broadcasting for anyone wanting to throw their pictures on screen. Strike your best pose! Host Scott Kitun talks with CEO Adam Hirsen about his admiration for the growing company, and his love for Hooters wings. Hooters is now officially an UPshow client with many more chains like Dunkin’ Donuts getting on board.

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