{"id":12261,"date":"2016-12-21T16:45:25","date_gmt":"2016-12-21T21:45:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=12261"},"modified":"2017-01-05T13:58:15","modified_gmt":"2017-01-05T18:58:15","slug":"chicago-startups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/chicago-startups\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Cool Chicago Startups That Are Changing the Tech Landscape"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Move over, Silicon Valley<\/h2>\n<p>There&#8217;s a new sheriff in tech town. Sure, when most people think of startups, cities like San Francisco, Seattle, and Austin come to mind, but Chicago is not a city to be discounted. Just look at GrubHub, the online delivery platform founded in Chicago that we&#8217;ve totally come to rely on. Homegrown companies like those are making serious waves.<\/p>\n<p>So who are the next big innovators on the rise? We&#8217;d bet on these six cool Chicago startups.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fooda.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Fooda<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12627\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12627\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-05-at-12.54.46-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-12627\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-05-at-12.54.46-PM-1024x357.png\" alt=\"chicago startups\" width=\"1024\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-05-at-12.54.46-PM-1024x357.png 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-05-at-12.54.46-PM-600x209.png 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-05-at-12.54.46-PM-300x105.png 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-05-at-12.54.46-PM.png 1144w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12627\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Fooda<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No more #saddesklunch. Who wouldn&#8217;t want to have food from some of the best restaurants in the city brought right to their cubicle? This unique startup is Chicago-born and sets up stands in office lobbies and breakrooms with fresh eats for hungry professionals. Even better? They switch out their menus every day, so there&#8217;s always something new to look forward to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aptamigo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">AptAmigo<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12264\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12264\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12264 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/AptAmigo-1024x440.jpg\" alt=\"Apt Amigo\" width=\"1024\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/AptAmigo-1024x440.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/AptAmigo-600x258.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/AptAmigo-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/AptAmigo.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12264\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo credit: AptAmigo<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginning in 2015, this Chicago startup is trying to make the dreaded apartment hunt a lot easier. The company connects apartment hunters to current and former tenants to get the information they need and want about the places they&#8217;re looking to rent. The information goes beyond the basics you&#8217;d get in a regular ad. If you\u2019re wondering about water pressure, lighting, and temperature control, this is the place to check out. In addition to detailed reviews, you can schedule tours and check out top-rated neighborhoods and buildings. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.codeplatoon.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Code Platoon<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12263\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12263\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12263 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Code-Platoon-1024x486.jpg\" alt=\"Code Platoon\" width=\"1024\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Code-Platoon-1024x486.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Code-Platoon-600x285.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Code-Platoon-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Code-Platoon.jpg 1114w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12263\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo credit: Code Platoon<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Code Platoon is a coding school for veterans that return home from service and are looking for suitable employment. The company offers them the opportunity to learn a skill, namely web development, so they can find the job of their dreams. The school also offers substantial scholarships to veterans who are admitted. The requirements are being a veteran, or currently serving in the National Guard or Reserves, and a burning desire to learn code. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wearehearken.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hearken<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12265\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12265\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12265 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Hearken-1024x561.jpg\" alt=\"Hearken\" width=\"1024\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Hearken-1024x561.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Hearken-600x329.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Hearken-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Hearken.jpg 1087w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12265\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo credit: Hearken<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hearken enables the news media to partner with the public in creating new stories. In the current process, the public doesn\u2019t get involved until the story is out. Hearken\u2019s model flips the traditional model on its head. They offer tools that can blend into your website. These tools allow the public to ask questions and vote on favorites. Hearken took home the \u201cBest Bootstrap Award\u201d at SXSW and was founded by WBEZ veteran Jennifer Brandel. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orunje.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Orunje<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12266\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12266\" style=\"width: 874px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12266 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Orunge.jpg\" alt=\"Orunje\" width=\"874\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Orunge.jpg 874w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Orunge-600x299.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Orunge-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 874px) 100vw, 874px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12266\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo credit: Orunje<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orunje is a startup company that plays on the traditional idea of at-home doctor\u2019s visits. The online platform connects physicians and nurse practitioners to patients in the Chicago area. The company was founded by two doctors: Pardeep Athwal MD, MBA and Rushim Bains MD. The providers come to your home, office, or hotel room on demand, usually taking about two hours to arrive. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goradish.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Radish<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12267\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12267\" style=\"width: 964px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12267 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Radish.jpg\" alt=\"radish\" width=\"964\" height=\"603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Radish.jpg 964w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Radish-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Radish-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 964px) 100vw, 964px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12267\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo credit: Radish<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Chicago startup adds to the food delivery services such as GrubHub, but it\u2019s unique because it delivers organic, locally grown food. The menus\u00a0are prepared fresh every day and they&#8217;re ever-changing. The company claims that their meals will reach you in less than 20 minutes. Their beef is 100 percent grass fed and chicken is GMO-free and naturally raised. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Move over, Silicon Valley There&#8217;s a new sheriff in tech town. 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