Fundology, Waitbot.com, and Collaborative Group are three start-ups that came out of Chicago co-working space 1871 and are now experiencing global success. Join us to hear their stories.
Where
Gleacher Center
200
450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive
Chicago, Illinois
Driving Directions:
NOTE ON PARKING
300 East Illinois Street (AMC Theater-River East Self Park Garage)
$6.00 after 3:00 pm on weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday for a 12-hour period
Garage: Self Park Facility
Payment: Automated; at pay-stations by cash or credit card or upon exit pay by credit card only.
To receive discounted rate: There is a card validator at the first floor security desk of the Gleacher Center. You will only need to insert your parking card in the validator and the new price will be automatically applied. When you leave the lot you will be charged for the lower $6.00 fee.
Detailed Directions:
Garage is located next to PJ Clarks and below the AMC Theater.
a) When traveling east on Illinois cross over Columbus and enter the Garage on the left (north) side of the street
b) If driving west on Grand (north of Theater), you can enter the garage ½ block before Columbus on the left (south) side of the street.
Event Details
Three of 1871's resident entrepreneurs will present at a panel for the International Roundtable. These entrepreneurs are
experiencing global success with their startups in obtaining clients, establishing partnerships, and selling their products on an international
scale. They will present their stories on the challenges they had faced as entrepreneurs and the many opportunities that lies ahead. The businesses
represented at this panel include:
Fundology connects professionals based on investment interests and makes it easy to find relevant quality deals, such as private company stocks, M&A, private funds, and debt deals. Fundology builds and strengthens clients' network, keeping them connected and giving them the inside track on exclusive investment opportunities. Fundology is currently attracting clients from 21 different countries.
Waitbot.com created an app that calculates wait time estimates for restaurants, emergency rooms, buses, airports, and much more.
Waitbot is actually seeing more international than domestic growth. A recent interview with the BBC can be found at http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01chdtd
Collaborative Group is a marketplace that connects retail brands with artisans in the developing world. Collaborative Group has graduated from Impact Engine, an accelerator program with social purposes, and has some very prominent brand partnerships. Its products has been featured in Vogue India, BET, The Oprah Magazine, and much more.
Cost
No Charge
Registration
Register Online
Deadline: 10/15/2013
Program
6:00 PM-6:30 PM: Networking
6:30 PM-8:00 PM: Presentation
8:00 PM-9:00 PM: Drinks at the Midway Club, 5th Floor
Speaker Profiles
Kison Patel (Panelist)
CEO, Fundology
http://fundology.com
Kison Patel is CEO of Fundology, which permits investors and dealmakers to connect and collaborate to get deals done faster. Kison spent seven years in the private investment industry. He was an instrumental force in both institutional and non-institutional business, as well as commercial real-estate ventures. Kison is experienced in initiating, negotiating and closing deals, increasing profits, and leading effective sales teams.
Dave Turner (Panelist)
CEO, Waitbot.com
http://waitbot.com
Dave Turner is CEO of Waitbot.com, which created an app that calculates wait time estimates for restaurants, emergency rooms, buses, airports, and much more. Turner is a social entrepreneur with a passion for using technology to solve big problems. Part coder part businessman by trade, he has experience building big data analysis tools for the financial industry. Turner has an undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering as well as an MBA and Master in Public Policy.
Kathleen Wright (Panelist)
CEO, Collaborative Group
http://collaborative-group.com
Kathleen Wright is CEO of Collaborative Group, a marketplace that connects retail brands with artisans in the developing world. Wright has experience in sales, marketing and product development which she is using to make a social difference for society, the environment, and big fashion brands.
Questions
Linda Chow, '08
630-673-3256
Other Information
NEW OFFERING: LITERATURE TABLE
Networking is a key benefit of attending. To that end, a table will be made available for literature and handouts. Bring your business cards, brochures, handbills, literature, resumes, and publicity for placement on the table.
CHICAGOLAND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS EVENTS
The Illinois International Business Calendar is one of the comprehensive lists of events in the Chicago area. For a free PDF copy, send an inquiry to info@itagc.org. The calendar can also be viewed at www.itagc.org.
Built in Chicago (BIC) is a community of entrepreneurs, engineers, marketers, designers, investors, and academics working hard to create the next big web or mobile business. BIC is also a great resource for an event calendar, a job board, and a startup guide.
1871 hosts many entrepreneurial events at their space on the 12th floor of the Merchandise Mart.
World Business Chicago (WBC) leads Chicago's business retention, attraction and expansion efforts and raises the city's position as a premier global business destination. Chaired by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, WBC fosters private sector growth and jobs through the advancement of a business-friendly environment that attracts world class talent.
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Questions/Concerns/Suggestions for Speakers? Contact the Leadership Team
Karl L. Buschmann
kbuschma@ChicagoBooth.edu
847 310 0412
Linda Chow
lchow@chicagobooth.edu
630 673 3256
Sophia Kholodenko
skholode@uchicago.edu
773 702 0783
Ernie Norrman
enorrman@chicagobooth.edu
847 322 7227
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Career Management:
In transition? Looking for a job? Come to the networking session for information exchange.
Upcoming Sessions
Mark your calendar for upcoming International Roundtable sessions on the third Thursday of the month in 2013.
The Chicago Booth New Venture Challenge will be hosting their kickoffs in the following weeks after this panel. Check out the New Venture Challenge calendar for dates.