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Taylor Rose Taylor Rose
Published on April 22, 2025

A Team on a Mission: Inside the Engineering Culture of Affirm 

Affirm SVP of Engineering Geddes Munson shares the team’s relentless focus on technical excellence in service of consumers. 

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Updated on April 22, 2025

Ocient Completes $132M Series B Round, Hires New CFO

Data analytics company Ocient raised new capital to develop solutions for complex data and AI workflows.

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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on April 22, 2025

How These 3 Leaders Keep Arity’s Teams Moving Forward Together

These leaders know what it takes to keep teams aligned, guided by sound practices, strong leadership visions — and a galvanizing mission.

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Alyssa Schroer Alyssa Schroer
Updated on April 18, 2025

110 Chicago Software Companies You Should Know

These are the top software companies that are helping make Chicago a thriving hub for tech.

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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on April 17, 2025

This Northwestern Mutual Leader Is Reinventing the Way Organizations View Risk

Guided by an empowering leadership philosophy and passion for his role, Oritse J. Uku is ready to change the way the industry views risk — one impactful project at a time.

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Mia Goulart Mia Goulart
Updated on April 16, 2025

MajorKey Technologies Acquires Oxford Computer Group

The acquisition will enable enhanced identity security services for clients.

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Alyssa Schroer Alyssa Schroer
Updated on April 14, 2025

91 Companies in Downtown Chicago You Should Know

Downtown Chicago is home to some of the world’s top tech companies. Here are a few.

Mia Goulart Mia Goulart
Updated on April 11, 2025

Ahold Delhaize USA Appoints New Chief Information Officer

The CIO will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of IT for the company’s U.S. brands.

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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on April 11, 2025

At JPMorganChase, a Multi-Cloud Strategy Is Key to Continuous Transformation

Empowered by a workplace where “learning never really stops,” technologists at the financial services company reap the benefits of both the private and public cloud.

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Updated on April 11, 2025

24 Chicago Staffing Agencies and Recruiting Firms to Know

Looking for a list of the top recruiting and staffing firms in the Windy City? Look no further.

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