Hatch Valley

Thank you to our amazing focus group that gave us such incredible insight!

Participants included:
Representative of assumed target market
Industry Representative with influence on >9K new users
2 other Target Market Segments

Much learned, much gained for CareTree BarnRaise

Just one short week ago, this happened:

Better access to healthcare. Startup gone grownup.

CareTree at BarnRaise

More here: http://bit.ly/hatchbarnraise2015

If you've ever cared for someone in their darkest hours…

First of all, you're a hero.
Also, can we treat you to coffee next Tuesday night in the loop? Please say yes.

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Caregiver Support Group Alzheimer's, Cancer, Stroke... the list goes on. Once one of these has attached itself to a loved one, "typical day" becomes both a memory and aspiration. For those of you promoted from Best Friend to Caregiver, we want to hear from you. Do you ask for help from extended family? How do you coordina…

Startup + Design Firm + 2 days
= Startup, grown up

Of course we had to be a part of this.

CareTree, IIT Institute of Design, BarnRaise
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13 design firms and 13 community partners confirmed BarnRaise offers the incredible opportunity to work directly with professional designers, and gain experience applying design methods and frameworks to problem solve in complex social contexts. It also gives participants a chance to meaningfully contribute to our community partners who are already d…

''There is a thin line between inspiration and spirit-crushing intimidation.''

It's a thing. Promise. Check out how to cope with it like the rest of the kick-ass smarties like yourself.

For founders, “Cute Failure” isn’t cute. It’s screwing with your head. — Jonathan Eyler-Werve

"It's lonely at the top." It's also thrilling, terrifying, and potentially tragic.

This is exactly why Founder Therapy exists - it is by no means offered as a replacement for mental health care, but sometimes recovery starts with the simple question "what can I do for you?"

All our welcome to gather.
TONIGHT and other first Mondays at 6:30pm at Polymathic in Humboldt.
NEXT TUESDAY and other second Tuesdays of the month at 7pm at Catalyze Chicago in the West Loop.

The Dark Side of Leading a Startup Behind the cheery startup culture lies founders who are struggling under immense pressure.

Hello summer in Chicago. Check out our list for the best events to check out this month:

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Hatch Valley’s Picks for Chicago June Events | Hatch Valley Chicago beaches opened last week, which means it is officially summer. It’s time to get out of the house and enjoy all the amazing happenings this month. Hope to see you at some of our picks for the best June entre…

17 years old. Funded. Entrepreneurs.

Two Barrington High School are and headed to Hatch next month. Congratulations Cleat Guard and SaveDaWorld!

Check it out: bit.ly/1FJCfko

2 Barrington High student startups awarded funding A nonprofit using an app to promote recycling to teens and a company producing covers to slip over athletic cleats to prevent falls and messes received funding at the second Incubator Pitch Night at Barrington High School. Student startup Save Da World received $15,000 and Cleat Guard received $29,0…

We are excited to announce that Hatch Valley will be one of the Design Firms at BarnRaise 2015. Check out latest blog post to learn more about the maker conference...

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Hatch Valley Selected as Design Firm for BarnRaise 2015 | Hatch Valley BarnRaise is a maker conference, hosted by the IIT Institute of Design, that brings together students, non-profits, designers, strategists, and builders to collectively solve a problem. This year’s focus…

Last night, we got the chance to help shape Chicago's Philanthropic strategy through the Chicago Community Trust On The Table event. Check out our experience...

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Hatch Valley Attends “On the Table” | Hatch Valley Last night, Hatch Valley, attended the Chicago Community Trust’s “On The Table” event at Groupon. This event, along with...