ShapeConnect

Name: ShapeConnect
Address: 125 S. Clark Street, Chicago, IL, 60035, US
Telephone: +18135402858

ShapeConnect is a B2B matching platform connecting companies with the right software and services for their specific needs.

Receive guided support selecting and managing solutions partners in accounting, marketing, HR, technology, web design, & more!

05/27/2026

The future of business transformation is not about adopting more technology. It is about making smarter decisions about the technology, systems, and partners that actually move your business forward.

Our team at ShapeConnect recently got together to discuss how we can better guide companies through this era of rapid change and complexity. We are excited to soon share new diagnostic tools designed to help organizations plan, select, and implement software and AI solutions with greater clarity and success.

Because even in an AI-driven world, meaningful transformation still requires human insight, strategy, and collaboration.

Special thanks to Yvonne Petterson for hosting us and keeping the ideas flowing with tacos!

How is your organization preparing for the next wave of transformation?

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the individuals who made extraordinary sacrifices in service to their country. 🇺🇸

Wishing you and your team a meaningful and restful long weekend.

05/20/2026

Most transformation challenges do not start with a lack of technology.

They start when systems, vendors, and operational goals evolve separately instead of strategically together.

Disconnected decisions often lead to:
▫️Operational inefficiencies
▫️Poor visibility across teams
▫️Fragmented workflows
▫️Technology that no longer supports growth

ShapeConnect helps businesses create a connected roadmap that aligns systems, vendors, and business objectives for long-term success.

05/18/2026

The companies seeing real value from AI are not just using it. They are redesigning workflows around it.

In this clip from Episode 1 of Talkin’ With Transformers, we discuss one of the biggest misconceptions in AI adoption today: believing implementation starts with the tool itself.

This session explores how businesses can move from scattered AI experimentation to practical, scalable integration using a real-world healthcare consulting example.

Watch the full conversation to learn how organizations are preparing for the next phase of AI adoption. ⬇️
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdWvr6uICCg

05/08/2026

Why aren’t transformation experts found on gig platforms?

Because transformation is not a one-time gig. It’s not about completing a task. It’s about redesigning how your business operates.

While freelance platforms are valuable for ex*****on, transformation requires a different level of expertise:

▫️ System architecture and software optimization
▫️ Cross-platform integrations
▫️ Data visibility and reporting for leadership
▫️ Operational workflow design
▫️ Organization-wide change management

These are not isolated deliverables. They are interconnected decisions that shape how your business scales.
Transformation experts operate at a strategic level.

They don’t just implement tools. They build systems that work together.

05/06/2026

Finding transformational experts shouldn’t be a bottleneck.

But for many teams, it is.

Who can I trust? How do I differentiate between endless options? These questions slow down decisions that directly impact growth.

ExpertConnect powered by LiNK AI brings structure to the process:

✔️ Identify your core business challenge
✔️ Qualify the right solutions based on your needs
✔️ Get matched with vetted partners who fit

The result? Faster decisions and stronger outcomes.

Find the right experts, faster. Start with LiNK AI. ⬇️
https://www.shapeconnect.com/join/expert-connect

05/04/2026

The biggest cost of software isn’t the license fee. It’s paying for tools your team never fully uses.

Most companies invest in new platforms with the goal of improving efficiency. But in reality, many of those tools never become fully embedded into day-to-day operations.

Adoption slows, features go unused, and teams begin to rely on workarounds instead of the systems that were meant to support them.

Over time, this creates more complexity rather than less.

If you’re not seeing the return you expected from your tech stack, it’s often not a matter of needing something new. It’s a matter of getting more out of what’s already in place.

That’s where ShapeConnect comes in, helping teams better align, integrate, and fully utilize their systems. ⬇️
https://www.shapeconnect.com/business-software

04/27/2026

The biggest cost of AI isn’t always the tools. It’s where they’re not applied.

Many organizations are experimenting with AI, but the impact often stops at surface-level productivity.
The real ROI comes from integration.

From embedding AI into the workflows that drive revenue, efficiency, and customer outcomes.
That means:
✔ Identifying the processes that actually move the business forward
✔ Structuring data and systems before implementation
✔ Turning one-off use cases into repeatable, scalable operations

This Thursday, join ShapeConnect for Talkin’ with Transformers! 🎙️
In this high-impact, 30-minute session, we’ll break down how companies move from AI experimentation to measurable business impact, including a real-world case study on transforming a manual, data-heavy workflow.

Part of a new bi-weekly series designed for business leaders, these sessions are focused on practical, actionable insights you can apply immediately.

👉 Secure your spot: https://www.shapeconnect.com/articles/webinar-move-past-chat-and-integrate-ai-into-core-business-processes

04/23/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Chicago at the ASA Chicago Business & Tech Mixer!

As part of the event, we hosted our Expert Roundtables with a focus on where construction teams are experiencing the most operational friction today.

What stood out was the level of transparency in the room. Leaders shared real challenges across hiring and retention, pipeline consistency, financial visibility, and managing disconnected systems, along with how they are actively working to address them.

The roundtable format allowed for a more meaningful exchange of perspectives, with practical insights that extended beyond any single approach or solution.

Thank you again to all who contributed to the discussion, and to Craig Castelli for a strong keynote on the drivers of long-term firm value.

We look forward to continuing these conversations.

04/10/2026

Technology doesn’t fix a broken customer journey. Clarity does.

Yet many construction businesses keep adding tools without fixing the underlying gaps.

The result? More complexity, not more efficiency.

On April 14, Yvonne is joining the ShapeConnect team for a focused roundtable with Chicago construction leaders on how to simplify and strengthen the customer journey.

We’ll break down how to:
✔ Spot hidden inefficiencies across the lifecycle
✔ Eliminate disconnects between teams and systems
✔ Build a journey that actually scales

We're excited to co-lead this conversation with Jason Roach from FollowUP CRM as part of the ASA Chicago Business & Tech Mixer.

If improving operations is a priority, this is a conversation worth being in.

Register: https://www.asachicago.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2047695&group=

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https://www.shapeconnect.com/

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