Current Projects
A seasoned social entrepreneur and sought-out facilitator, Todd is deeply committed to human flourishing through work.
Organizational affiliations include:
- The Collective Academy – Founder (Leadership Development)
- Veterans for All Voters – Co-Founder (Democracy Reform)
- Bunker Labs – Founder (Military Veteran Entrepreneurship)
- George W. Bush Institute – Lead Faculty (Veteran Leadership Program)
- University of Chicago Booth School of Business – Executive-in-Residence
Here to Serve
Keeping humanity, humor, and relationships central in his work, Todd has a unique ability to bring people together, foster vulnerability, stoke curiosity, and role model entrepreneurial action. Whether through facilitation, building organizations, or motivating leaders, teams, and fellow citizens, Todd works hard to live his values, elevate humanity in our work, and improve the society in which we live.
Crain’s Chicago Business 40 Under 40
Presidential Leadership
Scholar
Chicago Inno 50 on Fire Award
Chicago Innovation Award recipient
Third Shift Entrepreneur
Third Shift Entrepreneur presents a new path, grounded in research and the experience of dozens of entrepreneurs to move beyond these false narratives and false choices, to show how you can take action today to build the business you’ve always aspired to without risking your career or financial stability. Author Todd Connor has helped hundreds of aspiring entrepreneurs start their own businesses without quitting their day jobs or securing outside capital. Third Shift Entrepreneur offers the stories, the inspiration, and ultimately the strategies for how you too can start to build your business, today.