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Deep dives from the Inno staff on the trends, topics, industries, startups and more that are impacting the local innovation economy.

LanzaJet - Freedom Pines Fuels Facility
May 02, 2024

Why LanzaJet thinks SAF is ready to take off in Chicago

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Foxtrot
April 26, 2024

Why filling the gap left by Foxtrot and Dom's won't be easy

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Chicago startup fundraising
April 17, 2024

After down Q1, could a 'window open' soon for Chicago tech IPOs?

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February 09, 2024

How supply chain leaders are approaching generative AI

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Tim Huelskamp - CEO/co-founder 1440 Media
February 02, 2024

Why Chicago media startup 1440 is poised for growth amid layoffs

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Woman putting coin in the jar with plant
January 23, 2024

AI top of mind for Chicago VC investors in 2024

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Portal Innovations
January 04, 2024

How Portal Innovations plans to spot the next biotech breakthrough

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Paul headshot 1 (1)
December 22, 2023

Decasonic CEO Paul Hsu has renewed optimism for 2024 — here's why

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Fundraising in Chicago
October 18, 2023

VCs continue to invest in Chicago startups despite slowdown

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Crumpled one dollar bills on blue background
September 07, 2023

Here's where the top startup investors are placing their bets

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Sports gambling
August 31, 2023

ESPN dives into sports betting. What does it mean for startups?

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Close up of a woman counting money
August 29, 2023

Here's how Chicago VC firms are reacting to the Fearless Fund lawsuit

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