  - Homaro Cantu: From Avant Garde Chef to Micro Algae Innovator
- The chef behind the boundary-pushing molecular gastronomy restaurant Moto is trying to teach people how to make their own fuel and plastic, as well as shrink down the size and energy-use of their kitchens. Here, he discusses his brand of innovation. Sat Jan 09 2010
| |   - Out of the Banking Mess Comes a Business Opportunity for Aleri
- The company — which won the [ITA’s](http://www.illinoistech.org) "Rising Star" award — specializes in "complex event processing" technology that allows high-speed real-time analysis of data. Here, CEO Don DeLoach explains Aleri's expanding prospects in the financial sector. Mon Jun 08 2009
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 - The Spy Game: Initiate Systems Helps the CIA Track Thugs
- Funded in part by the CIA, the company is working to create databases that help connect the dots. CEO Bill Conroy explains. Mon Jun 01 2009
| |  - Screw the Psychics and Palmreaders: Let SPSS Predict Your Future
- [SPSS](http://www.spss.com) is a pioneer in predictive analytics. Translation: using data mining and statistics, they can foresee trends and help companies manage daily operations more efficiently. Tue May 26 2009
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  - Bullish on Big Ideas: SmartSignal Bets on Innovation in a Tight Economy
- [SmartSignal](http://www.smartsignal.com) CEO Jim Gagnard explains why his company, which designs predictive analytics that detect problems in power plants, is making new investments and pushing into China. Mon May 18 2009
| |   - Learning to Earn: Terry Howerton on an Entrepreneurial New School
- Howerton, Chairman of the Illinois Technology Association, on a new educational concept for future entrepreneurs. Thu May 07 2009
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 - ENCORE: Top Chicago CEOs on Innovation
- CEOs from Abbott, Playboy and Ariel Capital Management shed light Thu May 15 2008
| |  - ENCORE: Mesirow Financial CEO James Tyree
- The Chicago business leader discusses innovation Thu May 15 2008
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 - ENCORE: Boeing's Hiring Strategies
- Richard Stephens, Sr. VP of Human Resources, is in charge of acquiring and developing talent at Boeing Co. Thu May 15 2008
| |  - ENCORE: A Closer Look at Google in Chicago
- A Discussion with Jim Lecinski, Google Chicago's Sales Director Sun Oct 14 2007
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 - ENCORE: Accenture's Innovation Lab
- The consultancy has a robust lab exploring emerging technologies Sun Oct 14 2007
| |  - ENCORE: MrSkin.com's $6 million Celebtrity Nudity Biz
- Meet Jim McBride, the company's CEO, in the (pixelated) flesh Sun Oct 14 2007
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