Abin Kuriakose of World Business Chicago

Chicago isn’t a single industry city, and that’s exactly its advantage.In this episode of Ted Listens, I sit down with Abin Kuriakose, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at World Business Chicago, to unpack how Chicago really works as a place to build and scale a business.From why global companies are placing innovation hubs in Chicago, to how talent, climate resilience, and cross-industry collaboration are shaping the city’s future, this conversation offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at economic development through the lens of entrepreneurs and operators.If you’re a founder, investor, or business leader curious about where opportunity is quietly compounding, this episode helps reveal why Chicago strategic market.🎧 Topics include:Why Chicago’s industry diversity is a competitive advantageHow startups gain access to enterprise decision-makersThe role of talent, universities, and workforce developmentClimate resilience as a business strategyWhat founders often underestimate about building in the Midwest#ChicagoBusiness #Entrepreneurship #StartupEcosystem #EconomicDevelopment #BuildInChicago #MidwestTech #InnovationEconomy #Founders #VentureCapital #BusinessLeadership #CivicInnovation