“Howard Tullman is a dear friend, to me and to this city. His innovative leadership has helped fuel Chicago’s expanding tech sector and support the growth of hundreds of businesses across the city. Howard has mentored countless entrepreneurs and startups that are creating new jobs and changing the face of Chicago’s digital economy, and he has transformed 1871 into one of the leading technology incubators in the world. His imprint on a diverse new generation of leaders leaves a lasting legacy across the city.

I want to congratulate Howard on his successful leadership of 1871, and I have no doubt his next chapter will be every bit as interesting and significant as this one.”

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