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    Nick Kokonas

    Owner at Alinea Restaurant / Next / The Aviary

    Nick Kokonas is a well-known figure in the culinary and tech industries, serving as the Co-Owner of Alinea, Next, The Aviary, Roister, and St. Clair Supper Club.

    He is also the Founder and CEO of Tock, a company acquired by Squarespace, a significant player in the online platform industry.

    With a background that includes a stint as a derivatives trader, Nick Kokonas has successfully navigated the worlds of finance, fine dining, and technology.

    His education includes studies at Glenbrook North and a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Colgate University, showcasing his diverse interests and intellectual pursuits.

    Nick Kokonas has held various key roles such as Co-Owner at Roister, CEO at Tock, Owner at renowned establishments like Alinea, Next, and The Aviary, as well as Partner at trading firms like STR Trading Partners and Third Moment Trading.

    Highlights

    Dec 14 · twitter

    This is amazing.

    How long would it have taken NASA (which I admire) to have conceived and built this?

    Answer? (never).

    The audacity is amazing and great!

    Dec 3 · twitter

    I decided to read this budget enagagement repot. and found this infographic about participation rates (among several)....

    I searched hard for a basis for the 1-2. Is that in hundreds, thousands?

    No. It appears to be literally no more than 17 responses in ANY neighborhood. https://t.co/xkJOzb9ow2

    I decided to read this budget enagagement repot. and found this infographic about participation rate
    Oct 24 · CNN
    Opinion: Restaurants should end tipping for good - CNN
    Opinion: Restaurants should end tipping for good - CNN
    5 months later, Alinea co-owner puts a price on his Old Town house - Crain's Chicago Business
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    Chicago, Illinois