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It’s hard to call Harish Neelamana a risk taker. By nature, the 42-year-old is an insurance guy.  He believes in safety nets, coverage and protection. So … Read more

“Being an entrepreneur and being a veteran are very similar. Everyone thinks it’s really cool when you tell them what you do, but there’s no way … Read more

One good deed goes a long way, and One Good Deed Chicago is trying to increase these deeds in the Chicago community. The recently program was … Read more

In my hand, I hold a slender, futuristic-looking device. It’s lightweight and slides easily into my palm. Is it the new iPhone? No. But like … Read more

Dear reader, it breaks our heart to say goodbye to Chicago next week… because we’re headed to Austin, Texas, for the 2016 SXSW Interactive Festival! … Read more

“Friends of the Forge” is a guest blog series that aims to both address issues and promote great ideas around the Chicago education system by … Read more

Are you a work-at-home (WAH) professional in search of a place to get things done in lieu of the crowded coffee shop and isolation factor? If … Read more

The room was buzzing with excitement, and it wasn’t just because of the big-screen broadcast of the Cubs-Cardinals game, though the spirit of gleeful anticipation would … Read more

Gone are the days of unsuccessful hailing of cabs; these days, rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft provide convenience through technology to get where you need to … Read more

Every year, $1.2 trillion is spent on global travel. What CEO of Chicago’s rapid-growing corporate events platform Chris Brown has discovered is that there is … Read more

The Purpose A little idea by an arts instructor in 2005 has evolved into a big movement in urban neighborhoods – and it all started … Read more

During my interview with Mason Day, the co-founder of GrowIt, he stumped me when I asked about his favorite plant. “It’s lantana camara,” Day told … Read more

Although XFINITY Mobile officially launched online in May, the exciting new mobile service is now making its way to XFINITY retail stores, starting off first with Chicago … Read more

This morning, I got locked out of my own smartphone. It happened after I had exceeded the maximum number of fingerprint-recognition attempts. My phone graciously informed … Read more

Have you ever been frustrated by a Google search that only answers a part of your question? Usually these questions begin with “How do I … Read more

Many people aspire to be more mindful by living in the present moment. The practice of mindfulness is often associated with the absence of technology. We’re … Read more