Chicago Ideas: Conversations That Shape Change

Can a city work like a start-up? We gathered experts to discuss what's required to make bold change in urban areas. “We have to change the notion that government is over here and the people they serve are over there," Stephanie Wade, Senior Program Manager and Designer at Bloomberg Philanthropies, suggested, while panelists Phyllis Locket (CEO of LEAP Innovations) and David Zipper (Partner, 1776 Seed Fund) stressed the importance of public-private partnerships in order to make a positive impact that can be scalable to a large urban area. Where did they agree the most? That bold leaders who aren't afraid of making changes and learning from mistakes are essential. Using data to figure out what works is key to understanding where to go next. And most of all, that change IS possible! For more info and to see the video in full HD, visit: https://www.chicagoideas.com/videos/can-a-city-work-like-a-startup

Uploaded 13-03-18

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Phylicia Rashad sits down with the man she calls "her" director, Kenny Leon, in this intimate interview that explores both of their careers through their own stories about the women who raised them, the opportunities they seized, and the African-American experience.

Uploaded 21-06-18

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How will people work 20 years from now? Will there be holograms and robots and flying cars? (Oh, my!) You won't be in the Land of Oz, but take a journey with Lisa Brummel, Chief People Officer at Microsoft, as she gives us a glimpse into the workplace of 2032.

Uploaded 18-03-13

About Chicago Ideas Week
Chicago Ideas Week is an annual seven-day celebration of ideas, innovation and community, aiming to become the platform for ideas, created for innovators, thinkers, doers. CIW's goal is to stimulate new initiatives and ventures, create new connections and collaborations, and establish a community of people who have the desire to achieve great things. Learn more: www.chicagoideas.com



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Julian Reid (piano) and Nico Segal (trumpet) of the Ju Ju Exchange perform at "The New Sound of Music" at Chicago Ideas Week 2017.

Uploaded 18-12-17

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In this mind-blowing Talk, neuroscientist and Northwestern University professor Moran Cerf explains how the brain works—including how easy it is for your brain to fool you. Moving on to what may be possible if the full potential of brains is released, Cerf expounds on new research and technologies you’ll be thinking (and talking) about for years to come—like how your brain could teach you how to fly.

Uploaded 28-03-18

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How will we find happiness and meaning? Author Mitch Albom shares the invaluable life lessons his dying teacher taught him in this behind-the-scenes look at the inspiration behind Albom's best-selling book "Tuesdays with Morrie."

Uploaded 16-04-13

About Chicago Ideas Week
Chicago Ideas Week is an annual seven-day celebration of ideas, innovation and community, aiming to become the platform for ideas, created for innovators, thinkers, doers. CIW's goal is to stimulate new initiatives and ventures, create new connections and collaborations, and establish a community of people who have the desire to achieve great things. Learn more: www.chicagoideas.com



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One new school, every 90 hours - that's Adam Braun's goal for 2013. Adam founded Pencils for Promise with just $25, and has now led the organization to build more than 100 schools across four countries. See how a pencil, a small piece of potential, has been radically transformational for these children.

Uploaded 18-03-13

About Chicago Ideas Week
Chicago Ideas Week is an annual seven-day celebration of ideas, innovation and community, aiming to become the platform for ideas, created for innovators, thinkers, doers. CIW's goal is to stimulate new initiatives and ventures, create new connections and collaborations, and establish a community of people who have the desire to achieve great things. Learn more: www.chicagoideas.com



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Chicago rapper, producer and songwriter Matt Muse is also a teaching artist at Young Chicago Authors, which has incubated some of the freshest voices in Chicago hip-hop, including Chance the Rapper, Mick Jenkins, Noname, and fellow Chicago Ideas performer Jamila Woods. The Chicago Reader said Muse "makes music that might as well be designed to inspire his students." His most recent EP is called The Sikk Tape. To see this video in HD, visit: https://www.chicagoideas.com/videos/performance-by-matt-muse

Uploaded 27-01-18

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Hear why pianists Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe think classical music can be just as exciting as contemporary music -- and watch as they give a powerful demo of just how vibrant it can be.

Uploaded 14-03-13

About Chicago Ideas Week
Chicago Ideas Week is an annual seven-day celebration of ideas, innovation and community, aiming to become the platform for ideas, created for innovators, thinkers, doers. CIW's goal is to stimulate new initiatives and ventures, create new connections and collaborations, and establish a community of people who have the desire to achieve great things. Learn more: www.chicagoideas.com



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Where did "care packages" come from? Here's a hint: They were born 70 years ago. Still don't know? Listen as Helene Gayle, president of the humanitarian organization CARE, answers that and so much more about how CARE is empowering girls and women in the fight against poverty, encouraging social entrepreneurship and providing massive humanitarian aid around the world.

Uploaded 18-03-13

About Chicago Ideas Week
Chicago Ideas Week is an annual seven-day celebration of ideas, innovation and community, aiming to become the platform for ideas, created for innovators, thinkers, doers. CIW's goal is to stimulate new initiatives and ventures, create new connections and collaborations, and establish a community of people who have the desire to achieve great things. Learn more: www.chicagoideas.com



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