Barbara Rose

Chicago entrepreneur Josh Schneider has a lot on his mind. He's running 25 minutes late for his 9 a.m. appointment. He's forgotten to bring a check to cover payroll at...

When federal politicians come calling on high-tech entrepreneurs for money or votes, they usually don't target Chicago. For tech clout, they head straight to San Francisco, San Jose or Seattle....

Venture capital forums where entrepreneurs pitch their businesses are a staple of the start-up world. But only recently could a herd of Wisconsin dairy cows steal the show. Turns out,...

Online health-care venture InLight Inc. had all the hallmarks of a highflier, including a heavy hitter in Vernon R. Loucks Jr. and a strong technology partner in Comdisco Inc. What...

Public strategist David Wilhelm is putting his well-honed political skills to work in a new arena--as a venture capitalist. The former Democratic National Committee chairman is organizing private equity funds...

In releasing its results for the first time as a public company, Divine Interventures Inc. said Thursday that the firm's long-term growth prospects are largely tied to a healthy IPO...

Divine Interventures Inc. has bought the land on which it planned to build a $60 million showcase headquarters, though the long-anticipated, city-backed project is almost certain to be scaled back....