The story of innovation in Chicago is best told through the experiences of accomplished local visionaries. All innovators are blessed with imagination, drive and at least a bit of serendipity. In this 10-part series, we will showcase how inspiration turns into execution and the creation of new systems. These stories are only the beginning.

 

Howard Tullman, President and CEO, Flashpoint Academy

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Dick Costolo, CEO, FeedBurner

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Genevieve Thiers, CEO, SitterCity.com

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Brad Harrison of Harrison Harmonicas

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Susanna Negovan, Editor in Chief, Michigan Avenue Magazine

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Keith Schacht, Founder, Crafted Fun Inc.

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Kristian Hammond of Northwestern University's Intelligent Information Laboratory

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Sandee Kastrul, President, i.c. stars

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These stories have been developed by Brad Spirrison, a local technology writer and media creator. Each week he authors the “Tech Matters” column in the Chicago Sun-Times. He can be reached at brad@chicago.com.