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2014 - Issue 7 - November

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photography by galdones photography Growing up in Hinsdale as the heir to Chicago-based manufacturer Molex, Liam Krehbiel had every advantage. As the founder and CEO of A Better Chicago, he's now devoting his energies to helping those who aren't as fortunate. Through ABC's Project Impact social innovation competition, the venture philanthropy fund will award $200,000 to three promising nonprofits that are working to accelerate Chicago's low-income community. As he prepared for the competition's finale on November 13, K rehbiel met up with friend Jessica Droste Yagan of Impact Engine—an accelerator program that jump-starts for-profit social impact businesses—at Little Goat to share ideas (and dishes) of sizable proportions. Liam, you suggested we meet here. What do you enjoy about Little Goat? L iam K rehbiel: This is our home away from home for A Better Chicago. I love t he energ y here. I've had litera lly ever y t hing on t he br unch menu, a nd you ca nnot go w rong. Jessica Droste Yagan: I've been here for breakfast only. I have meetings nearby, and I learned that the food is amazing, there's Wi-Fi, and it's better than trying to get a little table at Starbucks. Of course, I can't come here and not get the cinnamon roll. LK: It's hard to find a place where you can hang out away from work; it's either a restaurant where you're in and out in a certain amount of time, or you're at Starbucks with a gazillion people. You can come here and get something to eat or drink, but it's a relaxed pace. Server arrives. JDY: I'll have the taco salad. LK: I'll have the Reuben, please—with a side of mac and cheese. Will you help eat that? JDY: It's hard to turn down a bite of mac and cheese. Jessica, what are you working on this fall at Impact Engine? JDY: Number one, Impact Engine's class. We announced FOOD FOR THOUGHT What: A low-key lunch between friends and colleagues. WhEn: Early afternoon on a brisk Wednesday. WhErE: Little Goat, 820 W. Randolph St., 312-888- 3455; littlegoatchicago.com Champions for Change NoNprofit crusaders Liam KrehbieL of a Better chicago aNd Jessica Droste Yagan of impact eNgiNe have their plates full with Big ideas for chicago's emergiNg social leaders—aNd they wouldN't have it aNy other way. bY meg mathis continuEd on pAGE 106 top: Liam Krehbiel and Jessica Droste Yagan meet up at Little Goat to talk about harnessing technology for nonprofits and teaching leadership. The stylized, upscale diner features riffs on classic American dishes, like the slaw-style taco salad with goat chili (below). 104  michiganavemag.com taste On the town

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