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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.

Popular Pays CEO
March 25, 2022

Why the maker of Facetune is buying Chicago's Popular Pays

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VIRTUAL CURRENCY BILLIONAIRES 4
March 16, 2022

Crypto firm from Winklevoss twins leases new Chicago office

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Aerial shot of Chicago waterfront at sunrise
January 14, 2022

Chicago startups raised a record amount of funding in 2021

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St. Charles Air Line Bridge, Chicago, Illinois, Am
December 28, 2021

14 rounds topped $100M in Chicago this year. See 2021's biggest deals

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Chicago Skyline and landmarks
December 22, 2021

The top Chicago tech acquisitions of 2021

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Bottlecode Founders
November 24, 2021

Chicago startup gift guide: 15 finds from local upstarts

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Mike Tyson photo
October 27, 2021

1-on-1 with Mike Tyson, whose new weed brand has Chicago ties

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September 29, 2021

The Venture Summit looks to improve on the 'best year in Chicago tech'

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Peter Moeckel, Brian Youngil Cho and Erikc Perez-Perez, founders of Resonado Labs
September 14, 2021

25 under 25: The rising Chicago tech leaders you need to know

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August 30, 2021

Meet the community of Chicago artists and investors behind NFTs

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Chicago VC
July 16, 2021

As Chicago’s startup industry strengthens, local investors are ready

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Jeff Osuji of Eventnoire, a steering committee member of BLK•Tech with Verizon
July 09, 2021

A guide to Chicago resources for underrepresented entrepreneurs

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