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Blog23 October 2025

Meet the Inaugural Alchemist Chicago Cohort

Alchemist Chicago will support early-stage ventures across quantum, AI, cleantech, robotics, and other deep tech industries, transforming discovery into impact.

Blog29 July 2025

Bridgefy: The Offline Messaging App Revolutionizing Crisis Communication Worldwide

Discover how Bridgefy scaled to over 12 million downloads with zero marketing by turning mesh networking into a global lifeline. From earthquakes to protests, this offline messaging app keeps people connected when traditional networks fail—and enterprises are taking notice.

Blog21 July 2025

Alchemist and the University of Chicago Launch Alchemist Chicago: A Premier Deep Tech Accelerator for Foundational Innovation

Alchemist Chicago will support early-stage ventures across quantum, AI, cleantech, robotics, and other deep tech industries, transforming discovery into impact.

Blog09 July 2025

From Telecom to Lifesaving Tech: How Flyhound Is Transforming Public Safety with Drones

Discover how Flyhound evolved from a telecom background into a public safety tech leader. Learn how Alchemist’s accelerator programs helped them turn drone-mounted phone detection into a life-saving solution embraced by over 100 agencies.

Blog12 June 2025

Transformation Under Pressure: Lessons from Startups in a Capital-Constrained World

This article explores how startups are being reshaped by a world where capital is no longer abundant, and easy money is no longer the norm. What happens when growth must be earned, not subsidized, and how can constraint become a competitive advantage?

Blog01 May 2025

Expose Yourself to Luck: How Nomadic Drones Used the Alchemist Network to Revolutionize Utility Inspections

Discover how Nomadic Drones leveraged Alchemist programming to refine their AI-powered drone technology, secure funding, and scale across global utility markets.

Blog24 April 2025

Transforming Your Startup to Win in an Increasingly Democratized Development Landscape

This article examines how startups can survive and win in a world where AI and software tools have significantly lowered the barriers to product development, software, and design. How does a business get past the question, “Why should we use your product when AI can build this overnight?”

Blog17 April 2025

Stop Selling, Start Solving: 5 Questions Early Stage Founders MUST Ask (Plus a Reality Check)

Early-stage founders must move beyond selling products and instead focus on solving customer problems by asking the right questions, refining their sales approach, and prioritizing real revenue over vanity pipeline metrics.

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