oh, chicago
After a 2016 slump, Divvy turned a record profit in 2017.
I am a Divvy (Chicago’s bike-share program) rider, so I enjoyed learning about the underlying economics! | learn more
oh, chicago
Fixing Chicago’s freight rail congestion.
“Six of North America’s major freight rail companies — BNSF, Canadian National, Canadian Pacific, CSX, Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific — are split among different regions, but they all converge in Chicago. The region’s rail infrastructure was built more than […]
fun facts
The perfect prediction scam.
I investigated this after it was used as an example in an article I read. It’s a clever concept for a scam. | learn more
fun facts
The IRS can’t handle cannabis industry all-cash tax payments.
The government is collecting so much tax revenue from them that they’re paying a 3rd party company to deal with the cash. | learn more
fun facts
Red Bull stuntmen jump into a plane.
This video is incredible. Humans are amazing. Wingsuit flyers Fred Fugen and Vince Reffet fly into a plane’s open door while it’s in the air. | learn more
tech, startups, internet
Is this AI? A flowchart.
Karen Hao from MIT Technology Review helps clear things up with a handy dandy flowchart. | learn more
big ideas
Can genetically engineered pigs solve the organ donor shortage?
The latest research in the field of xenotransplantation is showing promising results. “The first pig-to-human skin graft using live cells is set to take place this month in Boston. At the same time, Tector is readying a clinical trial in […]
under the microscope
Transparent coating could lessen the load for air conditioners.
“Engineers have created a see-through coating for windows that’s reported to reflect up to 70 percent of heat coming in from the sun.” |learn more
better doing
The four phases of a partner/co-founder relationship.
Carlos Espinal of Seedcamp shares some thoughts on the phases of these relationships, which apply to both investment firms and startups. | learn more
retail therapy
Retail and private equity: an in-depth look at the risky relationship.
“To explore the impact a decade and a half of leveraged buyouts has had on the industry, Retail Dive compiled data on acquisitions and outcomes from multiple sources. Here’s what we found.” | learn more