Steve Fitzgerald

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

INCISENT Technologies, Inc. develops consumer optimization and business intelligence technologies. It offers consumer optimization products, including Internet Advertising Accelerator that enables creation of differentiated descriptions based on vehicles distinguishing features and attributes; and MAX Internet Ad Optimization System that creates online consumer advertisements by targeting and prioritizing vehicle features and distinctive data points. The company was founded by Dave Jacobs and Patrick G. Ryan Jr. in 2003 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA.

Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center provides business development advisory services. It helps clients by providing financing, sales and client development, mentoring, peer-to-peer exchange, grant and new ventures accelerating services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

Chicago Ventures Fund Management LLC (Chicago Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 by Stuart Larkins, Kevin Willer and Patrick Ryan G JR. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Sundance Homes, Inc. is a builder of single family homes in the Chicago metropolitan area and condominiums in the Chicago urban market. The Chicago metropolitan area includes Cook County and the five surrounding counties is the third largest metropolitan area in the United States. The company was founded by Maurice Sanderman in 1975 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization that represents over 1,000 member companies in various industries. The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is based in Chicago, IL, and represents businesses from all industries. The members collectively employ 400,000 employees and generate $24 billion in revenue. The chamber combines the power of membership with its legacy of leadership and business advocacy to drive a dynamic economy. The organization offers extensive benefits and opportunities for members at every level, including networking, professional development, and business advocacy.

The SAVO Group Ltd. provides sales enablement software solutions. The firm offers financial, life sciences, technology and manufacturing solutions. It also offers smarter content, execution, engagement products. The company was founded by John Aiello and Drew Larsen in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum Operates and maintains planetarium and museum. It provides astronomy education for students, adults and families through variety of lectures and special events. The company was founded by Max Adler in 1930 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Escalon Services, Inc. handles finance and accounting, human resources, payroll, and benefits for entrepreneurs. The company was founded by Anurag Pal, Avinash Sahai, and Sarah Lerche in 2006 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

Pippin Title is a title service company that specializes in providing search services for both residential and commercial properties. The company is based in New York, NY and was founded by Bharat Das. The company's services aim to create a seamless process when it comes to handling documents. In addition to their full-time positions, they are always looking for more abstractor partners.

Wavecrest Management Co LLC (Wavecrest Growth Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2016 by Deepak Sindwani and Valibhav Nalwaya. The firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Walrus Snack Brands, Inc. is a company based in Glencoe, IL that was founded in 2017 by Nick Hamburger, Zack Shreier, Carly Schreier. The company produces Quevos, which are chips made from egg whites. Quevos chips are high in protein, high in fiber, and low in carbs, making them a healthy snack option. The chips come in six bold flavors, including four keto flavors with only a few net carbs, and two classic flavors. Quevos chips are gluten-free, grain-free, and a perfect snack for people who want to eat healthily.

Greylock Management Corp (Greylock Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1965 by Charlie P. Waite and Daniel S. Gregory. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

Trunk Club, Inc. provides men and women clothing. It offers formal wear, shoes, bags and business attires. The company was founded by John Tucker and Brian A. Spaly in December 2009 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Vanco Payment Solutions, Inc. provides payment transaction processing services. It accepts electronic payment including: credit and debit card, electronic check, mobile access webpay, messaging, and through kiosk. The firm also provides service through MyVanco access, an online resource that allows managing electronic payment where payments are entered, reports are generated, and downloaded. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

TaskRabbit, Inc. operates as an online and mobile marketplace that matches freelance labor with local demand, allowing consumers to find immediate help with everyday tasks, including cleaning, moving, delivery and handyman work. The company was founded by Leah Busque and Kevin Busque in 2008 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Copilot LLC is an AI-assisted car shopping app that guides consumers in finding and selecting their ideal vehicle based on their personal preferences, budget, and location. The company is based in Chicago, IL and was founded by Patrick G. Ryan, who has been the CEO since incorporation. The app provides curated and ranked recommendations for the perfect vehicle and real-time information on its price and availability. Consumers can also ask Copilot AI questions about specific cars and the car shopping process.

Baron App, Inc. a platform where users can request personalized video shoutouts from their favorite influencers, athletes, and celebrities. The company was founded by Steven Galanis, Devon Spinnler and Martin Blencowe and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Landscape Hub, Inc. provides products for landscaping needs. It offers broadleaf evergreens, edible trees, shrubs & vines and conifers. The company was founded by Lisa Fiore, Ed Rockhill, and Chad Cooper in 2017 and is headquartered in Prairie View, IL.

Part of Liquidity Services, Inc., Tradeout.com, Inc. operates a retail Internet site for business surplus. The company is based in Valhalla, NY. Tradeout.com was acquired by DoveBid, Inc., part of Liquidity Services, Inc. from February 26, 2008 on August 06, 2001 for $25.23 million.

Part of ACV Auctions, Inc., FirstLook Systems LLC is a company that provides IT solutions. The company is based in Chicago, IL.

National Credit Center, Inc. provides credit reporting services to the automobile industry. It offers data, software, and marketing solutions that helps car dealers increase sales, save money and improve the efficiencies surrounding the credit approval process. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

SNH Management Company LLC (SNH Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by Jevin Sackett. The firm is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

The Tie Bar Operating Co. LLC designs and sells ties, socks, and men’s fashion accessories. Its products include neckties, skinny ties, bow ties, pocket squares, tie bars, socks, accessories, and gifts. The firm offers its products through online. The company was founded by Greg Shugar and Gina Shugar in 2004 and is headquartered in Chicago IL.

First Stop Health LLC provides telemedicine services. The company was founded by Ken Anderson, Mark L. Friedman and Patrick Spain in 2011 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center /Incubator/ (Chicagoland Entr Center) is a venture capital subsidiary of Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

The Field Museum of Natural History houses biological and anthropological collections of specimens. It supports both informal and more structured public learning through exhibits and educational programs. Its curatorial and scientific staff conducts research on the fields of Anthropology, Biology, Geology, and Zoology. The Field Museum was founded in 1893 and is located in Chicago, Illinois.

Kapow Events, Inc. provides a event marketplace for promoting company events. It is a unique event marketplace where business professionals responsible for planning company events gain access to exclusive promotions, venues and ideas from seasoned event consultants. The company was founded in May 2012 by Marc Halpin, Daniel McCormick and Michael Timpone and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Penske Corp. engages in the provision of transportation services. It operates through a variety of industry segments including retail automotive, truck leasing, transportation and logistics, manufacturing, and motorsports. The company was founded by Roger Penske in 1969 and is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, MI.

Accelerate Institute is an organization that aims to close the achievement gap by training school leaders to transform schools into healthy, safe environments that are culturally relevant and centered on student learning outcomes. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The company provides practical day-to-day strategies to improve leadership practice in schools for principals, assistant principals, deans, and other leadership team members in order to improve teachers ’ instructional practice and positively impact academic outcomes. The company was founded by Patrick G. Ryan, and Nora Ligurotis has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Young Presidents' Organization, Chicago Chapter operates as a network of peers that connects members to exchange ideas, learning, and share strategies. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The American company was founded in 1951 by George Victor.

World Business Chicago provides economic data and statistical assistance services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.