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Disruption is at an all-time high
Disruption is at an all-time high. The CEOs who think outside their four walls will thrive — while the ones who don’t will disappear.
Whether they do it out of fear or complacency, the CEOs who continue to operate within their “four walls” — who refuse to look to external sources to help drive innovation — will increasingly find themselves out of a job. ...
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Fred Hoch featured in Forbes article, “4 Unexpected Ways That Partnering With A Corporation Could Help Your Startup”
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exponential corporate growth
The answer to exponential corporate growth
Using a conventional approach, corporations are paying more than they should to develop new products, markets, or revenue streams. Capital can be employed much more effectively using something like Branch Rickey’s farm system.
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On Recreation Vehicles Why TechNexus Invested in Cabana
On Recreation Vehicles: Why TechNexus Invested in Cabana
We’re proud to introduce our latest investment: Cabana, a mobile hospitality startup combining the convenience ...
Led by TechNexus, Cabana raises $3M to bring integrated travel experiences to markets nationwide.
Led by TechNexus, Cabana raises $3M to bring integrated travel experiences to markets nationwide.
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Amplify Group names Cristin Pacifico as one of the “Five Women to Watch in Venture”
3 Strategies to Build Your Company’s Resistance to Economic Upheaval
“3 Strategies to Build Your Company’s Resistance to Economic Upheaval,” written by Terry Howerton for CEOWORLD magazine
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TechNexus’ Madelyn Rutter on The Chicago Capital Podcast
Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple TechNexus’ Director of Collaboration, Madelyn Rutter (Maddy), recently ...
Rethink-Growth™-Reception
Rethink Growth™ Reception
Here are some photos from our Rethink Growth™ cocktail reception with the Founders and Friends ...
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Fred Hoch featured in Forbes article, “4 Unexpected Ways That Partnering With A Corporation Could Help Your Startup”
TechNexus Venture Collaborative’s Cristin Pacifico Spotlight Q&A with Chicago:Blend
Meet Joey, Matt, Olivia & Erin
Welcome to the Team: Meet Joey, Matt, Olivia & Erin
Welcome to the TechNexus Team What’s your job title? Joey Alfieri: Venture Operations Analyst Matt ...
Q&A with TechNexus’ Summer Undergraduate Interns
Q&A with TechNexus’ Summer Undergraduate Interns
Maya Malackowski is a rising sophomore at the University of Notre Dame studying Finance with ...
On Supply Chain Tech Why TechNexus Invested in Geomiq and Partium
On Supply Chain Tech: Why TechNexus Invested in Geomiq and Partium
Introducing Geomiq and Partium, the latest additions to our investment portfolio. Geomiq and Partium are ...
On Electrification Why TechNexus Invested in Bluedot and SixWheel
On Electrification: Why TechNexus Invested in Bluedot and SixWheel
Introducing Bluedot and SixWheel, the latest additions to our investment portfolio. With electrification making a ...
Sea Machines featured in Vox’s Recode Article “The Unsinkable Potential of Autonomous Boats”
Sea Machines featured in Vox’s Recode Article: “The Unsinkable Potential of Autonomous Boats”
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A July 2022 Update from TechNexus Venture Collaborative
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A June 2022 Update from TechNexus Venture Collaborative