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How to build the most connected city in the world

Done correctly, the Broadband Challenge could turn Chicago’s sewers and train tracks into the most connected city in the world. The plan will expand private fiber networks to all business districts, bring under served neighborhoods into the fold, and shape the Chicago economy for decades to come.

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Scouting calibrates its moral compass

Twenty years have passed since Scouting chose to join the culture war and began a shameful period of telling gay teenagers they were the one kind of child unworthy of being a Scout. In 1990, the Boy Scouts of America kicked out 19 year old James Dale (over the objections of the boys and adults in his community), and fought him all the way to the Supreme Court for the right to set their own membership standards. Today they have taken the first step back on a path that leads to equality, respe...

Earliest of TechNexus collaborators, OK Labs has been acquired by General Dynamics

Steve Subar launched and grew Open Kernel Labs from within Chicago's TechNexus incubator over the past five years, becoming only the second of what has now been more than 170 young companies to grow in the ecosystem. While growing at TechNexus, Steve led OK Labs to more than 50 employees, through millions of dollars in capital raises, and now to a successful exit to General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), a $32 billion aerospace and defense company.

Appreciating the teachers of Chicago Tech Academy

Grab a copy of this week's Forbes magazine for JJ Colao's great story about Chicago Tech Academy. It's fitting recognition for the school during a week the nation celebrates teachers:

Forbes names TechNexus to list of top incubators in America

Forbes is out with their list of Top Incubators and Accelerators in America, and it includes TechNexus. When we opened this facility five years ago, we did everything we could to avoid being called an incubator. The...

I’m 40, so my wide-eyed optimism has crow’s feet at its edges

Debuting my new Forbes column today; from my first contribution:

Am I getting too old for this entrepreneur’s game, maybe too cynical? Has my risk tolerance receded with my hairline? Have I become a midlife cliché after 25 years of being the youngest, most impassioned guy in the room? Screw all that. Everything is prelude. I’ve built some good organizations, but there’s still a really great company (or two or three) in me. I’ve know...

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Meanwhile, back @technexus the @microsoft happy hour is just kicking off! http://t.co/V3xMUVQr

October 9th, 2012

Back to UIUC for @ITAbuzz Fall Challenge, 150 comp sci students taking our algorithm test to prove they’re best… http://t.co/UnBCGTGo

October 9th, 2012

Played two tough football games this morning, now a jet plane to DC for an overnight, and back to big agenda for… http://t.co/dRFqggjZ

October 6th, 2012

Welcome to @technexus! RT: @CNT_tweets: Saturday morning at the #ReinvintingChi hackathon- we’re getting busy http://t.co/QRdwDxIz

October 6th, 2012

RT @TechNexus: CNT hosting a Urban Sustainability Hackathon all weekend at TechNexus. Happy to have you guys!!! @CNT_tweets #reinventchi

October 5th, 2012

My most anticipated movie in a long time… http://t.co/QnDzs5bY

October 4th, 2012

Big picture: this should sharpen Obama and creates opportunity for clarity over the next few weeks.

October 3rd, 2012

My takeaway line of the night was Romney saying he has five sons, and he’s used to people saying something… http://t.co/uk8OqaaG

October 3rd, 2012

I can’t believe I’m looking forward to Biden as a backstop to the bullshit.

October 3rd, 2012

Romney completely owned the optics and perception of this debate tonight, and Obama played it way too safe. I… http://t.co/VR4vj1fV

October 3rd, 2012

Tweets of recent interest...

RT @foundingmom: Looking for a #cofounder in #Chicago? Join @CoFoundersLab @TechNexus 6/19 6:30PM! http://t.co/CkSLhsjgZF #cofounderevent 05:12:24 PM May 21, 2013 from web Reply Retweet Favorite
RT @Technori: Don't be too timid and squeamish about your actions. Life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better. - Ralph… 03:20:52 PM May 17, 2013 from web Reply Retweet Favorite
RT @QUE_Social: We have been nominated for a @moxieawards "Best Bootstrapped Startup"! Would love your quick vote! http://t.co/fynRoHWSO7 02:55:58 PM May 17, 2013 from web Reply Retweet Favorite
Congrats to TN collaborators @j0nscalet @bjcoops & @dqasem on winning the Maverick1000 Competition. Nice work team Telnyx!!!! 02:55:22 PM May 17, 2013 from web Reply Retweet Favorite
Show some love to @QUE_Social,nominated for the Moxie Awards "Best Bootstrapped Start-Up of the Year". Vote here: http://t.co/IPlg1OfreV. 05:59:04 PM May 16, 2013 from web Reply Retweet Favorite
Congrats to TN collaborator @QUE_Social on being nominated for the Moxie Awards "Best Bootstrapped Start-Up of the Year." 05:51:55 PM May 16, 2013 from web Reply Retweet Favorite
Thanks for using space today @g2crowd, glad to have ya! 09:01:24 PM May 13, 2013 from web Reply Retweet Favorite
RT @CloudCamp_Chi: The Chicago tech community-run event, #CloudCamp Chicago is back June 20 @technexus http://t.co/31BpiiCvBW Free + beer, … 07:28:35 PM May 09, 2013 from web Reply Retweet Favorite
@bizspark and @TechNexus Lunch & Learn, 5/16 @12pm. Don't miss out on this great event! http://t.co/75aeAgd1O2 #tnmsft 07:53:11 PM May 07, 2013 from web in reply to bizspark Reply Retweet Favorite
Lunch & Learn on Digital Marketing at TechNexus, 5/16 @12pm. Come hang out with folks from @bizspark & enjoy lunch! http://t.co/6umMRLU7xM 09:01:54 PM May 06, 2013 from web Reply Retweet Favorite

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