Amity Chicago
@AmityChicago
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Founder & cofounder therapy and education. Partnered with @Techstars Chicago, @Wistem Chicago, @FoodFoundryChi, @1871Chicago, @TheGarageNU, & others.
Chicago, IL
Joined June 2017
Congrats to all the teams on making it through such a difficult time, we are excited to watch the demos!!
Techstars Chicago Virtual Demo Day is available as an on-demand self-serve model. You can watch our founders’ pitches at your own speed and engage with individual founders using the included contact form!
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Was great to meet so many of the @techstars Chicago teams today! We're looking forward to being a resource for all of you over the coming weeks. #mentalhealth @bradschnitzer @shokuna
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It is so important to have VCs supporting the mental health of their founders & themselves. Thank you to those who are leading the way! 🙌 @EzraMoGee @startinglinevc @dashamaggio @felicis @listendotco @techstars @loganlahive @shokuna
https://t.co/XaZZBWnLXY via @crunchbasenews
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When Ezra Galston was spinning up Starting Line, a Chicago-based venture capital fund, the pressures of raising “almost broke” him.
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We're so excited for the 2020 @techstars chicago cohort!! Looking forward to working with you. @shokuna @bradschnitzer @TechstarsC
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"Research suggests as many as 8 percent of startups began to fail because their founders burn out." Yup. #selfcare
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Believe me - every single company that looks like they are crushing it is still a giant shitshow internally. That’s normal.
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Our January blog post, by Laura Hagen: Look at Yourself in a New Light: A Thought Experiment You Can Try Right Now
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We had such a wonderful time meeting with the teams of @CleanEnergyTrst yesterday at their CEO Summit @FieldMuseum, discussing radical self inquiry & conscious communication! Thank you for having us! #mentalhealth
Today is @CleanEnergyTrst’s 2020 CEO Summit @FieldMuseum. We’re here with our portfolio companies to #evolve our thinking.
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We agree!!
The biggest threat to seed stage companies isn't finding product market fit but rather dealing with co-founder conflict.
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A Therapist's Review of "The Lighthouse" (2019): A Film About Coping?
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Work relationships, through the eyes of renowned couples therapist, Esther Perel. Right up our alley!!
The first episode of #HowsWorkPodcast is here! Listen to “The Break-Up” on @Spotify. 🎧 https://t.co/10o3jp9T1O
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We're excited to meet the students of the @ijclinic tomorrow at the University of Chicago Law school! We'll be speaking about common founder and cofounder difficulties that lawyers should be aware of. If you have thoughts for the class, let us know!
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Entrepreneurs: it's NORMAL to feel scared and unsure. Don't believe us? Check this out.
Nov 18th in Chi, we'll host a first of its kind of event to discuss juxtaposing transparency & vulnerability vs the need to inspire teams and customers. Anyone who’s been nominated for an “award” in Chicago is invited so they can see the difference (2/2) https://t.co/aFsCAmPQR7
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Go @techstars Chicago! Excited for the next round!
The deadline for @techstars Chicago applications is tonight. I couldn't be more excited to help you build your business. https://t.co/j5la7mJApa
#TechstarsChicago #givefirst
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A cis-male, white, heterosexual, upper middle class (and happens to be my boss) therapist's take on White fragility. Interesting read.
White Fragility
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📣📣📣Introducing: Amity Founders' Groups! Now accepting participants, and seeking low-cost space options downtown. Spread the word!! #founderwellness #mentalhealthmatters #supportforall
https://t.co/cWu1NwDVmW
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Huge respect for @listendotco for supporting #founderwellness by funding initial founder & cofounder therapy sessions & groups w/ @AmityChicago as part of their Founders Wellness Program! @rickdesai @jeffcantalupo @jo_cosmas #listenmore #mentalhealthmatters #founderhealthmatters
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"“Show equality: The other person deserves the same level of respect as you; being condescending or preachy doesn’t show equality." Totally applies to cofounders!!
6 Ways to Validate Your Partner & Why This Skill is Essential to Your Relationship
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