“When we try to control for founder skill and funds raised, the types of startups that first reach profitability do so in this order: E-commerce, Chrome extensions, Mobile apps, Enterprise SaaS, Small-to-medium business SaaS.” | learn more
“The marijuana industry is poised for growth in Illinois, and some entrepreneurs, like the hosts of these cannabis-infused dinners, are willing to skirt the law for early entry into the burgeoning field.” | learn more
“The history of McCormick Place includes massive fires, a secret underground tunnel, and, of course, millions of business travelers. Learn all this and more in this illuminating post about one of the most-visited sites in Chicago .” |learn more
I had always suspected there was a structural problem causing governments to stay behind the times on technology. This article shed a little light on it for me: modern software can’t be treated as CapEx, so the expenses must come […]
Data geeks, be sure to check this out! “Using the past couple of years of data from the American Time Use Survey, I simulated a working day for men and women to see how schedules differ. Below shows the results. […]
“Man angry his photo was used to prove all hipsters look alike — then learns it wasn’t him.” | learn more
It would be great if the aging process didn’t break down human bodies, but that’s not our world today. So, what will it take to mechanically assist elderly to prevent injuries from falls, etc? | learn more
It’s always nice to read about some homegrown success. Congrats to the Tiesta Tea founders for the exposure! | learn more
This is cool! “Capturing carbon from the air and sequestering it is emerging as a viable strategy, and now scientists have developed a new method to turn CO2 gas back into solid coal, that can then be buried, or even […]
“Research has revealed a dose of psilocybin can result in improvements to a person’s creative thinking abilities, lasting up to 7 days past the initial use. The study suggests a possible “window of opportunity” in the days following a dose […]