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We live in a digital era. Consumers are technologically empowered and they demand interactions tailored to their digital savviness. Learn how chatbots are the future of customer experience.
If you are pitching your products or services with powerpoint presentations, you are not speaking to the modern buyer. Learn how sales enablement is empowering sellers today.
Melanie Cutlan leads the Blockchain Practice for Accenture Operations, which helps clients transform their operations by harnessing talent, data, and intelligence to deliver the right information where and when it is needed.
Since before Super Bowl I, two restaurant icons — Pizza Hut (est. 1958) and Domino’s (est. 1960) — have been battling over America’s appetite for pepperoni and cheese.
Farmer's Fridge is a venture-backed start-up on a mission to make fresh food available 24/7 through a growing network of 110+ smart, self-serve fridges.
United Airlines paid two hackers each a million frequent-flier miles for identifying security holes in its computer systems.
Bosch's Global IT Innovation Lead Dennis Boecker and 1871's CEO Howard Tullman share how their partnership has created an entrepreneur community through the Chicago Connectory.
Dennis Boecker, Bosch's Global IT Innovation Lead, sits down for a conversation on how IOT is changing the world today because it is not just about technology, but about people.
With the help of technology and IOT, hotels are redefining the guest experience. Through co-creation and technology, the hotel guest experience is becoming more personalized and targeted.
Bosch is a global, iconic brand, characterized by innovative strength and social commitment. The company has seen great success in IOT, having sold 27 million web-enabled devices in 2016.
The Chicago Connectory is a co-creation community of entrepreneurs, IoT startups, corporate innovators and creative minds. The Connectory provides the technical support and industry expertise startups need to drive the future of IoT.
Co-founder and CEO of Kaizen Health, Mindi Knebel, saw a need to improve the access to healthcare through dependable non-emergency medical transportation ever since her family experience.
Mediafly's Chief Financial Officer and COO John Evarts moves fast. And, he has too. Because the Chicago Tech company is growing rapidly, redefining B2B sales and marketing.
Cognitive Computing is rapidly changing how people interact. As a result, this creates opportunities and challenges for brands across all industries. So we asked IBM's Director of Product Management for IoT, Luis Rodriguez, back to discuss.
Serial Entrepreneur Tom Ryan is an expert in the startup ecosystem. We first talked to the Kauffman Foundation Entrepreneur-in-Residence in episode 37 of the Brand Lab Series™.
Howard Tullman, CEO of 1871 returns to the Brand Lab Series™. As someone who's built over 16 companies spanning four decades, he knows a thing or two about leadership. Looking back over 50 years, Howard shares the core concepts that have shaped his leadership style.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is fueling unprecedented change and opportunity. Therefore, who better to discuss this with than Luis Rodriguez. He has not one, not two, but three degrees from MIT and is Director of IoT at IBM.
Technori CEO Scott Kitun knows how to build momentum. And, Kitun moves fast, even if he's learning as he goes. Due to his hustle, he rapidly grew WGN's “Tomorrow’s Business Today.” Now, Scott's looking to grow another community, Technori.
1871 CEO Howard Tullman has seen it all. For over forty years, he's built, invested and written about businesses. And Tullman shows no signs of slowing down. Today, he leads the largest business and tech incubator in North America, 1871.
The Kauffman Foundation knows a thing or two about education and entrepreneurship. And, as a mentor to hundreds of founders, Tom Ryan knows a thing or two about startups.