on the blockchain
A crypto money market.
Josh Nussbaum, partner at VC firm Compound, writes about the “other” Compound (which they invested in) that’s creating money markets for cryptocurrency. | learn more
on the blockchain
Crypto against humanity.
Some intrepid souls have merged blockchain with the hilarious game Cards Against Humanity. You can play for fun and profit. | learn more
tech, startups, internet
The scooter platform play.
Andrew Chen, investor at a16z, explains why he thinks scooter startups are important and strategic to the future of transportation. I, for one, can’t wait for some bold company to bring these to Chicago so I can try! | learn more
tech, startups, internet
How to get customers.
Suhail Doshi, founder of analytics company Mixpanel, shared 17 tweets about his experience getting his first 100 customers, his first 1,000, and beyond. Really good stuff! | learn more
tech, startups, internet
Rapid experimentation.
Venture capitalist Fred Wilson remarks on the explosion of startup activity over the course of his career. “And so, we are in a golden era of tech entrepreneurship where anyone with an idea can make a go of it.” | learn more
oh, chicago
Workers caught pumping slurry into Chicago River.
“Environmental agencies Friday were investigating why workers at a construction site were pumping a slurry of water and sediment directly into the Chicago River, creating a cloudy plume beneath the Randolph Street bridge.” |learn more
oh, chicago
The most popular dog names in Chicago, by zip code.
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fun facts
Frank Abagnale gave an amazing talk at Google.
The real-life person who inspired the Leonardo DiCaprio movie “Catch Me If You Can” is exactly as interesting as you might imagine. He told his story first-hand at Google, and luckily it was recorded and published for the rest of […]
fun facts
South Korea doubles down on stereotypes.
“South Korea’s coach says he made his players wear different numbered shirts in recent friendlies to confuse opponents who he says cannot tell them apart.” | learn more
fun facts
Russians are learning how to smile.
In preparation for the World Cup and the swarms of incoming tourists it brings, workers in Russia are being taught how to smile and look friendly. | learn more