Since investing in Smart Plastic Technologies in 2016, Fred has been involved in several initiatives, including operations management, product market fit and sales development. He was named Principal to help guide the company through its next growth phase which will involve production partnering at a higher level and research and testing to be able to prove efficacy of the products in Smart Plastic’s portfolio.

Rush Street Consultants is a Chicago-based firm taking inspiration from the spirit and history of Rush Street.Fred Schwartz and Dan Regan founded Rush Street Consulting to help founders, owners, managers and entrepreneurs build successful businesses. We provide critical insight and guidance at pivotal moments that all small companies face as they strive to grow.Schwartz and Regan bring deep knowledge of engineering, law, finance and business management into comprehensive solutions for companies. Their breadth of experience allows them to see the many places where a company’s growth potential might lay. They help leaders balance risk with growth to achieve measurable, sustainable advancement in their industries.Rush Street Consulting takes a holistic view of a company’s past and a panoramic view of its future. The consultants search for efficiencies, potential gaps, niche markets and strategic opportunities. They combine insight with understanding of the personal element involved in every critical business decision. They understand the special combination of talent, passion, and vision that go into building a company.Clients include service, construction, manufacturing and technology companies. The consultants work in both short and long-term time frames to develop strategic plans for transition and growth.

I founded Rush Street Enterprises, LLC in April, 2016 as a way to explore business consulting and investing opportunities. I am looking to apply the technical and business experience acquired during my forty years of engineering consulting to assist small business owners in adding value to their companies. My main goal is to invest my time and money in startups and other small businesses that have identified a creative idea and a focused market segment and to help take them to the next level of success.