Unless you've been living under a rock for the past two years, we don't need to tell you that podcasts are all the rage these days. But what you may not know is that Chicago tech has steadily built up a solid podcast portfolio of its own, with three great new arrivals in this year alone. So techies, if you're looking to supplement your current podcast diet or replace some old shows, you might want to check out one of these.
Tech In Chicago
Where to get it: iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Web, Built In Chicago
In this longform interview podcast, entrepreneur Colin Keeley travels to the offices of Chicago founders and VCs to talk about their stories, Chicago as a tech ecosystem and everything in between. Guests to date include
’s Aaron Dallek, Simple Mills founder Katlin Smith and Gale Bowman of Irish Angels. The podcast launched in February, and comes out roughly once a week.
Elevate Purpose: Conversations for Social Impact
Where to get it: iTunes
Hosted by
’s Michael Slaby, Elevate Purpose is a podcast about the work people are doing to solve the world’s greatest challenges. Launched in mid May, new episodes from the former Obama for America CTO will be published every other Tuesday.
Technori
Where to get it: iTunes
The product of a merger between WGN Radio’s “Tomorrow’s Business Today” and
, this interview podcast’s guest list includes CEO Howard Tullman and
The Entrepreneurial Report
Where to get it: iTunes, Web, Built In Chicago
Recorded by Daniel Miklosz in the University of Illinois at Chicago’s studios, the entrepreneurial report features conversations with entrepreneurs, investors and other figures in the Chicago startup scene. Launched in March of this year, the podcast is mostly on a weekly publishing schedule with some bonus episodes thrown in here and there.
Chicago Inno Show
Where to get it: SoundCloud
Around since late last year, Chicago Inno’s podcast features local entrepreneurs and explores the news affecting Chicago’s tech ecosystem. Prominent guests include former Oculus Lead Scientist Steve LaValle and Nicole Yeary of
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