In this MidwestBusiness.com podcast, Adam Fendelman and Brad Spirrison discuss the move by YouTube founder Steven Chen (who recently spoke in Chicago) from Illinois to Silicon Valley and how the decision worked out for him.

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Posted in Podcasts June 6th, 2008 by Adam Fendelman | No comments
In this MidwestBusiness.com podcast, Adam Fendelman and Brad Spirrison discuss the growth of Sittercity in Chicago to other markets beyond securing babysitters from the Internet. How is the Web-based service “safer than hiring the girl next door”?

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Posted in Podcasts May 30th, 2008 by Adam Fendelman | No comments
In this MidwestBusiness.com podcast, Adam Fendelman and Brad Spirrison discuss discuss the Chicago Cubs syndrome and how fighting the losing battle relates to everyday entrepreneurs.

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Posted in Podcasts May 16th, 2008 by Adam Fendelman | No comments
In this MidwestBusiness.com podcast, Adam Fendelman and Brad Spirrison discuss the reverse “Field of Dreams” story and multimillion-dollar exit for two Chicago 20-somethings with FastServers.Net.

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Posted in Podcasts May 2nd, 2008 by Adam Fendelman | No comments
In this MidwestBusiness.com podcast, Adam Fendelman and Brad Spirrison discuss the growth of Velocent Systems from the hands of entrepreneur Mark McIlvane and why PlayboyU.com is in fact competing with Facebook.

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Posted in Podcasts April 25th, 2008 by Adam Fendelman | 1 comment
In this MidwestBusiness.com podcast, Adam Fendelman and Brad Spirrison discuss the new $30 million funding for Chicago-based MediaBank. In other news, they also discuss a new venture by Ifbyphone in Chicago that allows Facebook users to call each other from their computers.

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Posted in Podcasts April 18th, 2008 by Adam Fendelman | No comments
In this MidwestBusiness.com podcast, Adam Fendelman and Brad Spirrison discuss the rare $2 million angel investment from optionsXpress co-founder and former CEO David Kalt into Chicago-based SureSpeak.

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Posted in Podcasts April 11th, 2008 by Adam Fendelman | No comments
In this MidwestBusiness.com podcast, Adam Fendelman and Brad Spirrison discuss Chicago serial entrepreneur Mark Achler and his newest technology play with Spine-Health.com.

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Posted in Podcasts April 4th, 2008 by Adam Fendelman | 8 comments
In this MidwestBusiness.com podcast, Adam Fendelman and Brad Spirrison discuss Goose Island co-founder Todd Holmes, his new business and why the Chicago market is brewing for area investors.

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Posted in Podcasts March 28th, 2008 by Adam Fendelman | No comments
In this MidwestBusiness.com podcast, Adam Fendelman and Brad Spirrison discuss the recent Midwest Venture Summit along with the unique qualities associated with successful entrepreneurs.

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Posted in Podcasts March 21st, 2008 by Adam Fendelman | No comments