Announcing Teams For Technori’s Showcase During Glappitnova
As the 3rd largest monthly startup event in the United States, Technori is a showcase of the Midwest’s most innovative startups, debuting their latest technologies. This month’s theme is Culture, Society, and Frameworks. Make sure to use “glappitnova” for 25% off of your tickets to Technori’s showcase July 10th, at 6:00pm located at the Chase Auditorium. All events occurring during July 9th – July 15th for the Glappitnova festival can be found here.
July’s Keynote:
Catherine Hoke, Founder and CEO, Defy Ventures
Catherine left behind a career in venture capital and private equity to pursue her calling. At age 27, she founded the Prison Entrepreneurship Program (PEP), a nonprofit organization that serves men in the Texas prison system. PEP was nationally recognized for its groundbreaking results, including a recidivism rate of less than 5%, and an employment rate of 98%.
Driven by her hatred for injustice and love for the underdog, Catherine founded Defy in 2010 after being given her own second chance to lead. Catherine became an Ashoka Fellow in 2013, and in 2014, was recognized by Fast Company as one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business. She was presented with the MDC Humanitarian Award in May 2015.
Catherine and her grads have spoken nationally to business and faith-based audiences including The Willow Creek Leadership Summit, SXSW, Catalyst, Harvard and Stanford Business Schools, EO, Chicago Ideas Week, Brooklyn Beta, and Philanthropy Roundtable. Defy has earned the trust of funders including Google, Yelp, Bloomberg, LinkedIn, American Express and Capital One.
Participants for The Pitch
Rivet Radio: Rivet Radio produces, packages and plays personalized audio news and information. We bring you a mix of local, national, and world news based on your interests and listening history. Decide what types of stories you want and we’ll create the perfect listening experience.
Foodtrace: We are helping farmers and artisans sell more and buyers buy better. Source stronger today.
Purple Binder: Purple Binder is an app that matches people with community services that keep them healthy. Everything from health clinics to food pantries, from homeless shelters to park district programs.
DailyCuriosity: The best of Curiosity. Daily learning curated by our editors.
Hearken: Public-Powered Journalism. We enable media outlets to engage audiences in reporting from story genesis to completion.
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