Some of my favorite Chicago startups:
1. TempoDB - Database for IOT and sensor data
2. 640 Labs - Precision agriculutre platform
3. Opternative - Online Eye Exams
4. ShipBob (YC S14) - Easy shipping for businesses and personal (Disclaimer: Currently work here)
5. Basecamp - Project Managment Software
If you're interested in mobile security, you can get an idea about our work in a recently vulnerability we helped Samsung patch impacting 200m+ devices. [2]
Over 50% of our company is remote and we're hiring 30+ people this year. If you're interested in mobile and/or security, would love to hear from you. [3]
[1] https://www.nowsecure.com/ [2] https://www.nowsecure.com/blog/2015/01/27/samsung-corrupdate... [3] https://www.nowsecure.com/careers/
These are all startups coming together in Chicago. All are exciting.
Didn't know about Bikespike, looks cool!
I used to work with one of the founders. A really great guy and his success is well-deserved.
640 Labs is my example of what a real Chicago startup should be. They put their heads down, got to work, and got a product out in the field (literally).
Opternative is on the list.