A very sad day as we mourn the shocking loss of Ash Carter, a wise and dedicated public servant who loved this country deeply. My thoughts are with Stephanie and his family in their grief. So blessed to call this big hearted leader my colleague and friend – may he rest in peace!

Congrats to City Colleges of Chicago & One Million Degrees on their new initiative to narrow the student equity gap and build a more inclusive workforce. Launching at Olive-Harvey College, the program will have mentoring, financial and professional development resources. chicagobusiness.com/opinion/city-c…

"Claudine is a remarkable leader who is profoundly devoted to sustaining and enhancing Harvard’s academic excellence, to expanding opportunity, and to strengthening Harvard as a fount of ideas and a force for good in the world."

Congratulations to the recipient of the Chicago Prize, the Sankofa Wellness Village in West Garfield Park! We hope each of you will find a way to support and invest in the 2022 recipient and the finalists as they advance their plans. ptfound.org/chicago-prize/…

Chicago's tech industry has a novel approach to help skilled immigrants with #ChicagoH1BConnect, a site that lists opportunities in tech for everyone, including H-1B visa holders. Immigration reform is long overdue, but the private sector is stepping up. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Incredibly sad news. Becky Blank was a stellar public servant, gifted economist and leader with heart who leaves behind an extraordinary legacy. Through her work in government and academia, she helped to make so many lives better. May she rest in peace! news.northwestern.edu/stories/2023/0…

The United States Mint & #SmithsonianAmericanWomensHistoryMuseum released a new quarter honoring Bessie Coleman, the first African-American woman & Native American pilot. An inspiration for all women, Coleman's mantra was simple, "Every no takes me closer to a yes". chicagotribune.com/opinion/commen…

An inspired choice! Mike Froman is a person of deep integrity, expertise and a proven, lifelong commitment to creating greater opportunity for all. I wish him well in this new role. Also big kudos to @RichardHAass for a truly incredible job leading Council on Foreign Relations.

You can't tell America's story without women's history. As Chair of the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum Advisory Council & in celebration of #InternationalWomensDay, I encourage you to follow Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to learn about the many women who have shaped our country.

I joined Squawk Box yesterday for #InternationalWomensDay to talk about the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum Museum and the economic and national security implications of recent events between the U.S. and China.

It was a great honor to be interviewed by my friend David M. Rubenstein on his terrific Bloomberg TV show. We had a great conversation about building businesses, my experience in government and the important traits all leaders must have. bloomberg.com/news/videos/20…

We need a Marshall Plan for our workforce to ensure America’s economy remains the envy of all. My recent Fast Company OpEd explains why. fastcompany.com/90871889/our-w…

Congratulations to Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson. I look forward to working together to improve lives and livelihoods across our great city.

I am incredibly proud that Chicago will host the 2024 Democratic National Convention! Can’t wait until next summer to show the world all our city has to offer. Read the article below to learn what to expect from #DNC2024. chicagotribune.com/politics/elect…

I am honored to work with P33 Chicago and TechRise - powered by P33 to support Chicago’s Black and Latinx tech founders. TechRise founders raised $48.9M in follow-on funding since 2021, helping make Chicago the best city for underrepresented tech founders. forbes.com/sites/jaredcou…

It was an honor to be on the latest episode of #GrowthTV where we discussed our PSP Partners business activities in tech services, advanced industrials, real estate, and the importance of leading with your values. Association for Corporate Growth middlemarketgrowth.org/growthtv-penny…

I was honored to join the Northwestern Kellogg School of Management for the J. Ira Harris lecture. Ira was a mentor and father figure to me, and I can’t think of a better way to honor his memory than to share what I’ve learned about building successful and durable businesses.

I was honored to moderate this panel of innovation luminaries to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the transistor with The Grainger College of Engineering College of Engineering. Watch the video below to learn about the future of microelectronics and the new revolution in tech. youtu.be/C-qUU9lSoV8

I had a fantastic discussion with our partner Steven Freidkin, founder and CEO of Ntiva, on our PSP conversation series A Penny for Your Thoughts. In our interview we talked about the culture and unique offerings that make Ntiva such a valued partner. vimeo.com/823880214

Absolutely devastated by the tragic loss of my remarkable friend Jim Crown. He was one of the most kind, humble and generous individuals I’ve ever met and was a monumentally impactful leader for countless philanthropic and civic causes. I send my deepest sympathy to his family.