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Inno Insights

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

Venture capital
August 24, 2023

How the startup seed deal landscape is changing

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Chicago Downtown
August 10, 2023

Why Chicago tops this ranking of best startup cities in the Midwest

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Steven Galanis
August 07, 2023

Cameo founder on the startup's 'highest of highs and lowest of lows'

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Compensation
August 02, 2023

The 50 highest-paying companies for software engineers

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Early-stage fundraising in Chicago
July 26, 2023

'Never a better time to launch a company in Chicago' — here's why

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Financial growth
July 20, 2023

These are the most active seed-stage startup investors

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CoinFlip Tampa office opening
July 20, 2023

Chicago's CoinFlip on Tampa's 'competitive' market for tech talent

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VC deal activity remains stunted
July 13, 2023

Chicago VC deal activity still way down from 2021–2022 highs

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Proptech startups
July 13, 2023

CRE startups fight to survive in industry still reeling from pandemic

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funding
July 13, 2023

Why startups should aim to be 'a cockroach, not a unicorn' in 2023

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Augmedics
July 03, 2023

Why Augmedics isn't rushing to IPO after landing $83M

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Corporate investments
June 29, 2023

Amid VC downturn, some corporate titans are doubling down on startups

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