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Tell us about Cohesive Networks. When was the company founded and what was the driving force?

Cohesive Networks' parent company joined TechNexus at the outset of its collaborative workspace business in 2006. Originally involved in high speed securities and futures order routing, we were actively engaged in the AWS pilot. We began developing the first ever virtual network appliance to address our own needs for more flexibility and tighter security. By 2014 we had sold other parts of our business to focus on the growing virtual appliance business. A great story for our fellow TeamWorking entrepreneurs, don't listen to the cruft from established players in your space - "No one is ever going to use a VM to do networking." "The subscription model will not work for complex enterprise licensing." "A land & expand sales strategy - what's that?"

Your website reads "..Cohesive Networks team has been at the forefront of building core infrastructure for the future with a focus on connectivity and security." Tell us more about what that means and why it's important.

Security has always been a concern, but risks and almost daily headlines are more than even we predicted. We entered the Virtual Networking Appliance driven by prospective customers asking for help with a Networking Magazine article explaining how we build the first version of what is today VNS3. Cohesive Networks licenses fleets of VNS3 controllers, which are basically routers / firewalls, but able to leverage the features of public cloud provider such as AWS and Azure.

What does the next 5 years look like for Cohesive Networks?

Public Cloud computing -- government sponsored hacking -- the SaaS business model (key segment for Cohesive Networks) are all target to have accelerated growth. Version 6 of our product leverages open source (sure bet to be more save/secure) cryptology, the latest advances in Linus networking, and offers features not available from our much larger and less agile competition. Our plan is to grow even faster in the next five years. Oh, and yes, we have a few longer term irons warming up in a fire.

What role does community play in the work that Cohesive Networks does?

Cohesive Networks funding is heavily Chicago based. We are quick to point out our Mid-western work ethic. Cohesive Networks has been successful because of relationships developed through the TechNexus & TeamWorking community. We have champions met along the way who have brought us in to multiple customer as they move through their careers. Community is a very cost-effective marketing strategy. And you get to know some great talent.

Tell us a fun fact about your career as a Founder! 

This July 25 was my 75th Birthday. The year-long celebration continues, it is not too late to track me down to share a beverage, and talk the good old days when...

Other Member Updates

 Highlights From the Community

Network Perception was featured in CSO Online' latest publication - sharing the new features updated to the NP-View software.Congrats for the feature!

Network Perception also celebrated their 9th anniversary! 

The Gray Matter Experience received a $1000 donation from Refine Collective for their annual Juneteenth Freedom Market held at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.

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secured a $5M investment!

TeamWorking has seen some brilliant member collaborations over the years, more recently you can find the HirexHire team working alongside Network Perception, Expo Pass, and Sage Clarity! If you're working alongside your neighbors, we would love to know.  We've had a busy month! You can now find YourCo and What if Media Group calling TeamWorking home JB Training Solutions also took a larger team room. We love to see it!   We are excited to have seen some TeamWorking alumni featured in Chicago Inno's Fire Awards: 50 companies igniting Chicago tech. Amazing work to Trala, Stigma, and Buoyant Ventures!

 Upcoming August Events

Events Happening at TeamWorking

TeamWorking School Supply Drive

July 14 to September 1, Reception

This year, TeamWorking is collecting school supplies in support of Chicago Tech Academy. Please bring your donations to the reception desk. 

Wondering what to donate? Check out this list!

VC / Angel Investor "As Me Anything"

August 3, 5 PM - 7 PM, TeamWorking by TechNexus

Join StartOut for an engaging "Ask Me Anything” discussion featuring some of Chicago’s top-notch VCs and Angel Investors

RSVP here.

 International Coworking Day

August 9, All Day, TeamWorking by TechNexus

We are promoting shared space for  #InternationalCoworkingDay by opening up a complimentary day pass for anyone looking to join an ecoystem such as ours.. If you know of anyone, please share the registration link.

Massage Day

August 17, 11 AM - 3 PM, Meditation Room

Celebrate National Relaxation Day with chair massages from the best around!

15 minute increments - $18 In order hold your spot, payment must be made at the time of booking, no refunds. Sign up here.

TeamWorking Updates

We've recently partnered with SoulCycle to launch Working Warrior, an exclusive corporate preferred rates program!

New rider packs (2 classes for $30)
Returning / existing rider packs (6 classes for $148)
20% off our SoulRenew packages (4, 8, 12 class packs)
Special team booking rates (perfect for team-building events or celebrations of all sizes)

These rates apply to the nearest SoulCycle (11 minutes away from TeamWorking), the LOOP, and other studios around the nation!

To get signed up, please email Ivana Chen ([email protected]) with the name of your company and locations you operate in

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