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More than 75 years ago, a family business opened its doors in a Chicago suburb. Today, Molex has grown to a team of over 36,000 strong, with 45 manufacturing locations in 17 countries around the world. With a global impact spanning a range of industries, including medical, information technology and automotive, Molex knows ﬁ rsthand how a local business can make a big difference. That’s why we proudly support Chicago businesses as a sponsor of The Innovators Connection; because innovation is only as valuable as the impact it makes.

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Untitled-3 1 10/21/14 9:51 AM ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS HELPING LOCAL CHICAGO INNOVATORS INNOVATION MAKE A GLOBAL AWARDS IMPACT Hosted at The Harris Theater RECEPTION AND COCKTAILS More than 75 years ago, a family business opened its doors in a 5:00pm – 6:15pm Chicago suburb. Today, Molex has grown to a team of over 36,000 strong, with 45 manufacturing locations in 17 countries around AWARDS CEREMONY the world. With a global impact spanning a range of industries, including medical, information technology and automotive, Molex 6:30pm-8:30pm knows ﬁ rsthand how a local business can make a big difference. That’s why we proudly support Chicago businesses as a sponsor PERFORMANCE AND SEEING THINGS DIFFERENTLY AWARD of The Innovators Connection; because innovation is only as David Garibaldi valuable as the impact it makes. WELCOMING REMARKS Learn more at molex.com Tom Kuczmarski, Co-Founder, Chicago Innovation Awards Dan Miller, Co-Founder, Chicago Innovation Awards Luke Tanen, Executive Director, Chicago Innovation Awards

SOCIAL INNOVATOR AWARD COLLABORATION AWARD UP-AND-COMER AWARDS VISIONARY AWARD Sam Yagan, CEO, Match.com

CHICAGO INNOVATION AWARDS WINNERS PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD SPECIAL GUEST PRESENTERS Troy Henikoff, Managing Director, Techstars Gerould Kern, Senior Vice President & Editor, Chicago Tribune Philip Kotler, Distinguished Professor of International Marketing, Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management Theresa Mintle, President, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Board President Hedy Ratner, President Emeritus, Women’s Business Development Center Allison Rosati, NBC 5 Chicago Terry Savage, Investment Advisor & Finance Expert Rob Stafford, NBC 5 Chicago David Snyder, Publisher, Crain’s Chicago Business Kevin Willer, Partner & Co-Founder, Chicago Ventures Ed Wehmer, President & CEO, Wintrust Financial Corporation Donna Zarcone, President, Economic Club of Chicago Andrea Zopp, CEO, Chicago Urban League

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28-29 COMPANY PROFILE: Molex

SOCIAL INNOVATOR AWARD WINNER - Caremerge 30 THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD WINNER - alligatortek COLLABORATION AWARD WINNER - Molex, Belltone 32-33 2014 UP & COMER AWARD WINNERS 34 JUDGING PANEL 35 BOARD OF ADVISORS 36 EVENT CALENDAR 38,40 MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

42 PAST WINNERS 43 THE INNOVATORS CONNECTION 44 2014 SPONSORS 46 2014 PARTNERS

47 LETTER FROM THE GOVERNOR 48 INNOVATION AWARDS TEAM

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Innovative new products and services are one of the most effective ways to help a business prosper and grow or for a nonproﬁt to achieve its goals. That is why we are proud to host the Chicago Innovation Awards. For the 13th consecutive year, the awards will celebrate the creative spirit of the Chicago region by recognizing and honoring the area’s most innovative new products and services.

INNOVATION AWARDS FOUNDERS

TOM KUCZMARSKI Co-founder, Chicago Innovation Awards

THOMAS D. KUCZMARSKI, President of Kuczmarski Innovation, is a nationally recognized expert in the innovation and development of new products and services. The author of six books and many articles, Mr. Kuczmarski has taught product and service innovation at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management for over 30 years.

DAN MILLER Co-founder, Chicago Innovation Awards

DAN MILLER is a long-time prominent Chicago area journalist. He was the publisher and executive vice president of The Heartland Institute. As business editor of the Chicago Sun-Times, he co-founded the Chicago Innovation Awards with Tom Kuczmarski. Before that, he worked as business reporter for the Chicago Daily News, helped launch Crain’s Chicago Business, serving as its editor for its ﬁrst decade, and served as chairman of the Illinois Commerce Commission from 1996-2000.

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SAM YAGAN is the CEO of The Match Group, where he oversees a portfolio of 40 global brands including Match.com, Tinder, and several other innovative companies. Previously, Sam co-founded Excelerate Labs (now Techstars Chicago) to provide seed funding and mentorship to support new entrepreneurs in Chicago. To date, this program has launched 40 new companies and created over 150 new jobs. Looking further back, Sam was the Co-founder of Sparknotes, which sold to Barnes & Noble for $30 million, and the Co-founder of OkCupid, which was bought by The Match Group for $90 million. Last year, Time Magazine listed Sam among their “100 Most Inﬂ uential People in the World.”

SPIRIT OF INNOVATION AWARD JOFFREY BALLET

Now celebrating its 20th season in Chicago, THE JOFFREY BALLET has been hailed as “America’s Company of Firsts.” The Joffrey Ballet’s long list of fi rsts includes being the fi rst dance company to perform at the White House, the fi rst to appear on television, the fi rst classical dance company to go multi-media, the fi rst to commission a rock-n-roll ballet, the fi rst and only dance company to appear on the cover of Time Magazine, the fi rst company to have had a major motion picture based on it – Robert Altman’s The Company – and the fi rst U.S. ballet company to livestream video of a rehearsal on YouTube. The Joffrey Ballet’s innovative repertoire includes major story ballets, reconstructions of masterpieces, and cutting-edge contemporary works. Founded by visionary teacher Robert Joffrey in 1956, the company continues to thrive under internationally renowned Artistic Director Ashley Wheater.

SEEING THINGS DIFFERENTLY AWARD DAVID GARIBALDI

DAVID GARIBALDI is a uniquely talented performance artist from Sacramento. His passion for music and color, or “rhythm and hue,” combined with his dynamic stage presence has taken him all over the world, from touring with the Blue Man Group to becoming a ﬁ nalist on “America’s Got Talent.” He is also passionate about the potential of art to help those in need, having raised over $1,000,000 for nonproﬁ ts and charities such as Special Olympics, Echoes of Hope, Sacramento Children’s Home, and World Vision.

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As a leading provider of electronic components and solutions, MOLEX views innovation as a tool for solving complex customer challenges. This philosophy has helped us not only create many pioneering electronic solutions, but also build a globally recognized company.

BRIAN KRAUSE Vice President of Marketing and Communications Molex

BRIAN KRAUSE is Vice President of Global Marketing and Communications at Molex. Mr. Krause manages the Molex global brand, sales enablement & lead generation, sales planning and the global commercialization and promotion of Molex products, technologies, capabilities and services. Recently named by BtoB Magazine as one of the top digital marketers, Mr. Krause has dedicated his career to deﬁning programs that demonstrate innovation, support customer needs, and drive long-term sales. Mr. Krause is a frequent speaker on B2B social media and global B2B marketing strategies.

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The Innovators Connection Plays CREATIVE MATCHMAKER Between LOCAL STARTUPS and BIG FIRMS

BY JANE ADLER

hink “Shark Tank” minus the personal drama. firm Kuczmarski Innovation, and Dan Miller, a That’s the Innovators Connection, a Chicago longtime Chicago journalist and former chair of the T program that links big corporations and Illinois Commerce Commission. startup companies for potential collaborations. The Chicago Innovation Awards fielded The entrepreneurs have about 20 minutes to 552 nominees this year, representing potential present their ideas to executives from the larger, new business opportunities for startups and big established company. Both sides then discuss how corporations alike. they might work together. Does the startup have a In 2014, the Innovators Connection matched local new technology or service the big company needs to startups with 19 large companies from across the solve a problem? Is the big company the right fit for a country, including high-profile names such as Molex growing startup that needs customers and funding? Inc., Cisco Systems Inc. and Exelon Corp. “Chicago’s “It takes networking to a whole new level,” reputation is growing as a hub for innovation,” Mr. says Tom Kuczmarski, founder and co-chair of the Kuczmarski says. He adds that big companies also Chicago Innovation Awards, which launched are starting to recognize the value of connecting the Innovators Connection program about 15 with startups instead of relying solely on their own months ago. “This is an efficient and effective way to research and development departments to stimulate connect companies.” growth. “It’s a mindset shift,” Mr. Kuczmarski notes. Though networking opportunities for Chicago’s In advance of the Innovators Connection startup community have exploded in recent years, “demo days,” executives at the big companies are the Innovators Connection is one of the few interviewed to find out what business challenges and programs where companies go through an actual opportunities they see. Their needs are then matched matchmaking process. to 25 to 30 Chicago-area startups, which are then With a database of about 1,500 local startups, the reviewed by the corporate executives. Five to 10 Innovators Connection draws many of the companies startups are selected to make in-person presentations. from among Chicago Innovation Awards nominees. “It was well worth it,” says Brian Krause, vice The largest annual celebration of innovation in president of global marketing and communications the Midwest to highlight creative new products at Lisle-based Molex, the lead corporate sponsor and services, the Chicago Innovation Awards were of the Innovators Connection. Eight startups made founded by Mr. Kuczmarski, president of consulting presentations in July to a panel of Molex executives.

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Mr. Krause declines to provide details about the innovation. Cisco opened an innovation center here, startups, but says some presented technologies that one of a handful of cities across the globe could be incorporated into Molex products, while where the company is looking for new ideas. “We others pitched completely new ideas. “The hope is are investing heavily to make sure we are picking the that we will find a couple of golden nuggets to drive a right communities where innovation is happening,” new technology or business,” Mr. Krause says. says Hardik Bhatt, Cisco’s director of global market development. ROBUST MATCHMAKING Mr. Kuczmarski, co-founder of the Innovators Andrew Cronk heads a Chicago startup that Connection, notes that Chicago has developed a participates in the Innovators Connection. “It’s substantial innovation community over the last like online dating,” says Mr. Cronk, CEO of decade that cuts across all industries and the public TempoIQ Inc. “The Innovators Connection is good at sector. “We’ve gone over the tipping point,” he says. making matches.” “Now people recognize the benefit of being part of TempoIQ manages data collected by sensors that community.” that track everything from street lights to gas pressures. The data is used to identify trends and improve efficiency. CREATIVE MATCHMAKER The Innovators Connection matched TempoIQ with Cisco. Though discussions are still ongoing, Innovators Connection TempoIQ could possibly play a role in the Internet of Things, an initiative led by Cisco and other Finds a Home with companies to expand the internet and computer Morgan Manufacturing networks to places such as manufacturing floors, energy grids and healthcare facilities. Recognizing the need for a location TempoIQ also was matched with Exelon, which where startups can showcase their products is installing sensors in homes to accurately measure and ideas, Innovators Connection has energy usage. “The Innovators Connection gave us partnered with Morgan Manufacturing, an the kind of access to big companies that we’ve never 88,000-square-foot event, meeting and work had before,” Mr. Cronk says. “We’re very excited.” facility in Chicago’s Fulton Market district. Recognizing the need to find new business ideas, The site will host demonstration days for Exelon launched its own program called Dancing Innovators Connection in 2015, connecting with the Startups, a take-off on the popular television big companies with local startups. Large show “Dancing with the Stars.” A key element corporations review pitches from the of the program is participation in the Innovators startups during day-long sessions to see how Connection. “We’re such a big company,” says they might work together. Brian Hoff, director of emerging technology at “This effort grows local jobs and Exelon, Chicago. “We were missing out on new the tax base,” says Luke Tanen, executive ideas and realized we needed to get more involved director at the Chicago Innovation with startups.” Awards, the organization that launched Exelon reviewed a portfolio of some 30 startups Innovators Connection last year. “It’s a from the Innovators Connection and whittled the win for startups, big companies and the final list to about 10 contenders. Exelon’s review Chicago region.” panel consisted of the chief innovation officer and Innovators Connection held its first event other senior managers. last July, a reception for 300 government It’s important for key executives and decision- and private-sector leaders from big makers to attend the presentations, participants say, companies and local startups. Cook County because they can get projects started. Another lesson: Board President Toni Preckwinkle was the The corporate review panel should include executives keynote speaker. from different divisions. That increases the chances of Mr. Tanen says the Chicago Innovation connecting a business unit with a particular need to a Awards will hold its annual Un-Gala at startup with a solution. Morgan Manufacturing next year. As the Innovators Connection enters its second —Jane Adler year, Chicago is coming into its own as a hub of

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AUCTIONSBYCELLULAR Outbids the CompetItion BY JANE ADLER emember your last big charity event? more money,” he says. Waiting to bid on a silent auction item. AuctionsByCellular has conducted about R Checking back to see if you’d been outbid. 1,500 auctions to date, helping to raise about Enduring the long check-out line at the end of $140 million for a variety of charities. The the evening. company handles events as small as golf outings It’s all for a good cause, of course, but to big trade shows. Last year at McDonald AuctionsByCellular LLC is simplifying the Corp.’s worldwide convention with 16,000 process with a new technology that automates attendees, AuctionsByCellular helped raise silent auctions at fundraising events. Instead of $250,000 for Ronald McDonald House, a paper bid sheets, donors use their cell phones charity for families with sick children. to bid on items. The system allows the donor to What really sets AuctionsByCellular apart monitor the bidding process via phone. Donors from its competition, Alvarez says, are the also receive a text message when someone employee teams that attend every event. Dressed outbids them, so they can boost their offers. Even in easy-to-spot red shirts, team members answer donors unable to attend can bid by phone from donors’ questions and make sure they know how wherever they are. to bid by phone. Team members also handle the “We make our donors’ lives easier,” says Jim payments, mostly via phone. Alvarez, founder and CEO of Westmont-based AuctionsByCellular has 50 full-time AuctionsByCellular, now in its fourth year. “We employees and 600 part-timers. Employee teams streamline the process.” operate in 11 markets, though the company The technology makes the auction process has covered events in 43 states. Mr. Alvarez’s easier for charities, too. AuctionsByCellular goal is to have teams in 100 markets within builds the event website, conducts registration three years. and handles the payments. Typical charity “It’s a huge honor to win a Chicago auctions generate four to ﬁ ve bids per item, Mr. Innovation Award,” Mr. Alvarez says. Supporting the spirit of innovation. Alvarez says, while items at his auctions often “Companies that win the award seem to snare 40 to 50 bids. “It helps the charity raise catapult to the next level.” © 2014 United Airlines, Inc. All rights reserved. © 2014 United Airlines, Inc. All rights reserved.

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forget to take it, leading to illness. “Winning the Chicago Innovation Award is www.horizonpharma.com “Duexis is a two-in-one medication,” Mr. proof that small companies can succeed,” Mr. Walbert says. It treats arthritis-related pain Walbert says.

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NEW TRICKS BY JANE ADLER AGAIN! eople of a certain age fondly remember never see the light of day.” 2014 the little red wagon by Radio Flyer. But The Ziggle, on the other hand, was an instant P people of a much younger age also love hit. Mr. Pasin brought home a Ziggle prototype ® the company’s latest product, the Ziggle—a ride- to test with his own four kids. He also took it ZIGGLE on toy that requires kids to wiggle their bodies to to a neighborhood block party where kids lined twist and wiggle to go make it move. up for rides, spinning out and doing 360-degree “Our brand is associated with outdoor play” turns. “I emailed my team right away,” Mr. Pasin says Robert Pasin, CEO, aka chief wagon ofﬁ cer, says. “We have a winner.” at Chicago-based Radio Flyer Inc. “Kids love The secret is in the wheels, high-quality the Ziggle.” casters that smoothly rotate as the child moves Radio Flyer launched the toy in 2013 and has back and forth. The toy has no pedals, but already sold more than 100,000 at $50 apiece. provides a fun ride that’s also great exercise. Continuing to innovate with a focus on design. The product is available online and at stores The marketing campaign includes online nationwide. videos of cute kids, and even a dog, riding a 2007 The Ziggle’s journey to market is a tale Ziggle. The toy got a big boost when it was of innovation. Radio Flyer is a 97-year-old featured on the television show “Ellen.” company started by Mr. Pasin’s grandfather, who Radio Flyer’s sales have tripled in the last 10 created the iconic red wagon that has sold some years, mostly due to the company’s entry into 100 million units to date. the tricycle market, where it’s the top brand, Mr. Radio Flyer’s in-house research and Pasin notes. development team rolls out about 10 new toys The Chicago Innovation Award is wonderful a year. The company’s West Side headquarters recognition for Radio Flyer, Mr. Pasin says. includes a play lab where kids test new products. “Even though we’re a classic brand, we have an “We do a ton of research of kids riding on innovative team that creates new products. It’s an things,” Mr. Pasin says. “But some of the products honor to be recognized.” Visit www.radioﬂyer.com/careers for open positions. A20 2014 CHICAGO INNOVATION AWARDS

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othing bedevils golfers like the swing. website. “I thought the system would work Maybe the angle was wrong. Perhaps the well to track motion,” he says. So he strapped N backswing was too fl at, or maybe too it onto a golf club and realized he had the high. It was defi nitely too jerky. makings of a business. Then an MBA student Wouldn’t it be nice to get immediate feedback at the University of Chicago Booth School of on every stroke? Business, Mr. Pedenko partnered with classmate Enter Swingbyte, a mobile golf swing analyzer Nathan Wojtkiewicz to roll out the product, that captures 3-D motion. Here’s how it works: which placed third in the school’s new business A thumb-size sensor attaches to a golf club just competition. below the grip and uses Bluetooth to wirelessly They raised $500,000 and launched send data from the club to an iOS or Android Swingbyte at the PGA trade show in 2012. device. An app displays an animation of the “It was a hit,” says Mr. Pedenko, who doesn’t swing that can be played back from any angle. golf. Since then, the company has sold tens of A video feature enables users to create a side-by- thousands of Swingbytes. Designed as a practice side comparison of the actual swing and the 3-D tool, the product, which was updated last year, is swing. Users also see 12 swing metrics, such as available for $169 at golf retailers, online and at club head speed, tempo and projected shot path. AT&T stores. “A lot of products measure movement,” says Headquartered in River North, Swingbyte Alex Pedenko, CEO and co-founder of Chicago- has 20 employees. Next up: Swingbyte plans based Swingbyte Inc. “What we do is record the to further update the app so that it fl ags swing full motion in 3-D so you can see what the club problems and offers corrections. is doing throughout the entire swing. That’s what “We are a Chicago business,” Mr. Pedenko we brought to the market.” says. “To be recognized by the business Mr. Pedenko got the idea for the product after community with a Chicago Innovation Award is purchasing a guidance system from a robotics a big honor.”

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Greetings!

As Governor of the State of Illinois, I am pleased to welcome everyone gathered for the 13th Annual Chicago Innovation Awards.

The Chicago Innovation Awards recognize and honor individuals from all industries and sectors who are committed to innovation in the Chicagoland area. Their critical work has brought about a wealth of positive change by creating a competitive advantage and driving the region’s economy. Today’s event provides a wonderful opportunity to recognize the outstanding work of these individuals who demonstrate a commitment to innovation and recognize it as an ongoing process by celebrating, educating, and connecting community members with their organizations through collaboration.

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