Chicago is rapidly growing into THE place for civic technology. With emerging technologies promoting citywide growth in government, education, sustainability, and economic opportunity, civic technology is becoming one of Chicago’s biggest missions.
As part of our mission, Adam Hecktman promotes outreach and collaboration between civic tech leaders in the city. This drives civic technology to become more accessible and inclusive — the driving force behind innovation. That’s why Adam teamed up with MeetAdvisor, the “Yelp for business” that seeks to help others through web series’ offering advice. Adam’s new series “Big Shoulders” highlights Chicago’s leaders, participants, and drivers of civic technology and the data space, directing news and advice to the public.
Episode One of “Big Shoulders” features Panzanzee, Chicago’s first social impact coworking space, incubator & entrepreneur community. Their mission is to grow companies that tackle the world’s toughest social challenges by providing discovery, resources, trust and traction for entrepreneurs and professionals.
And this is just the beginning. We’re looking forward to hearing from innovative leaders in Chicago and seeing how we can continue to promote civic technology in Chicago.
Watch Adam’s first episode of Big Shoulders featuring founder of Panzanzee Amanda Britt below:
http://vimeo.com/108127500