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It is a shame for Chicago that groupon didn't continue to find success. I really think that if they had continued to grow the Chicago tech scene would be signif
by makestuff 3y ago
It is a shame for Chicago that groupon didn't continue to find success. I really think that if they had continued to grow the Chicago tech scene would be significantly larger than it is today.
- boiler_up800 3y agoAbsolutely agree. I’m not sure I can name another name brand Chicago tech company, which is devastating for their startup and venture ecosystem.
- tempusalaria 3y agoCitadel. Chicago has been a big centre for developers for finance companies for a long time. Hedge Funds, Market Makers, Asset Managers etc.
- local_crmdgeon 3y agoCitadel is moving to Miami because Chicago government sucks - the move was due to "riots, an employee stabbed, and the attempted hijacking of his Ken Griffin's car" https://www.businessinsider.com/ken-griffin-citadel-moving-headquarters-to-miami-from-chicago-2022-6?op=1 https://www.businessinsider.com/ken-griffin-citadel-moving-h...
- butlike 3y agoYeah, Miami is going to be way better for crime...
- abtinf 3y agoEspecially if they had succeeded in building the dome.
- butlike 3y agoLefkofsky and the underwriters butchered the IPO for personal gain. I don't think it was a viable business model but they could have at least tried to steer the ship.
- apwell23 3y agoExactly! Lefty did groupon dirty.