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Job candidate attitudes have changed through the pandemic. 

Maria Christopoulos Katris, founder & CEO of Built In, shares what’s shifted, how to address their needs and what’s likely to happen as we recover. 

As Co-Founder & CEO of Built In, the most powerful network of online communities for people who live and work in technology, Maria is leading a phenomenal team helping to create a path to purpose for the most diverse, progressive and innovative generation. The network of Built In sites helps technology companies showcase exclusive, behind-the-scenes looks at their innovative people, products and cultures.

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This week’s guest is our new friend, Caitlin McAllister!  Caitlin is the COO (chief operations officer) at Workbox, a tech incubator and accelerator.  We are currently members of Workbox’s Faster Smarter Accelerator program for our own tech idea!  

We spoke about how fundraising for a start-up is a lot like dating, how founders have more to gain by being open about their tech idea rather then being secretive, and how important networking is for everyone.   

We also had many laughs caused by speaking gaffs, the importance of wearing pants even on Zoom calls, and how the Midwest is better than the west and east coast. 

It’s an informative and hilarious conversation!  

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlinmcallister/

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Website: https://www.workboxcompany.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workbox-company/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workboxcompany/

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PediaSource founder and CEO Hema Raj Trukenbrod spoke to Scott in-studio at WGN Radio about what the heck he's going to do when he has his first kid! PediaSource is a network of trained, educated, vetted, trusted, and caring childcare experts. From neuropsychologists to potty-trainers, PediaSource can help you care for your child from age 0-18, anytime you need them.

JiMMYBAR! co-CEOs Jim Simon and Jason Wadler join Scott in-studio at WGN Radio to share how they became so successful in a market that is otherwise overflowing with competition. If you want a protein bar that isn't made of chalk and a bunch of incoherent ingredients, chances are it'll be tough to find one that also tastes good. This is the part where we say "This is where JiMMYBAR! comes in." This is where JiMMYBAR! comes in.

This episode is sponsored by Bank of America and MB Real Estate.

Launching a startup is nearly impossible, regardless of funding, experience and even luck - but, if there was one thing that might just separate the top founders from the pack, it's knowing how valuable time is.

Imagine, when Instagram blew past 1,000,000 downloads they still had just a 13 person team... THIRTEEN! How is that possible? I'll tell you how; it's possible because of exceptional time management skills (and accompanying collaboration tools).

In case you've never heard of G2 Crowd - which is hard to imagine, given the millions of monthly site visitors - G2 is something of a Yelp for SaaS tools and it has quickly become the go-to spot for founders and other tech-enabled businesses to review, read and engage with popular apps like Salesforce, Heroku, Sprout social and others.

Newly (9 months on the job) hired CMO Ryan Bonnici joined me live in-studio to discuss what it's been like taking on such a senior role, where G2 Crowd is going next and what his top 3 tools are for startups looking to compete at the highest level.

Rajiv Nathan... aka Raj Nathan... aka RajNation joins Scott Kitun and Beth Bond in-studio at WGN Radio to talk about his many career hats, his thoughts on social media, and why STEAM seems like it's just school!