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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Published on March 04, 2026

The Engineering Teams Driving the Next Wave of AI in E-Commerce at Zoro

Zoro’s Head of AI and Data explains how engineers use agentic AI, responsible governance and customer-first thinking to advance e-commerce at scale — and grow their skills along the way.

Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on March 03, 2026

Healthtech Platform KeyCare Raises $27.4M in Funding

The company will invest in AI-enabled tech solutions for its platform that provides connected virtual healthcare.

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Alyssa Schroer Alyssa Schroer
Updated on March 02, 2026

86 Companies in Downtown Chicago You Should Know

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

Taylor Rose Taylor Rose
Updated on March 02, 2026

How Bectran Supports Employee Wellbeing

Rosy Rodriguez, a human resources manager, shares how the SaaS platform keeps productivity high while supporting employee morale and long-term career sustainability.

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Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on February 26, 2026

Letter AI Raises $40M Series B to Streamline Revenue Workflows

The company launched its new enablement solution Letter Compass with the new funding.

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Taylor Rose Taylor Rose
Updated on February 25, 2026

How Engineering Teams at NinjaTrader and Pangea Money Transfer Ship Fast Without Sacrificing Safety

See how the product release culture, quality metrics and AI-first development shapes these two Chicago fintech teams. 

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Taylor Rose Taylor Rose
Updated on February 24, 2026

22 Companies Hiring Software Engineers in Chicago

The Windy City isn’t just a nice place to visit, it’s also a great place to live and work. Check out what the companies in this booming tech hub have on offer.

Alton Zenon III Alton Zenon III
Updated on February 24, 2026

What 4 Chicago Salespeople See As the Keys to Closing Deals

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Andreas Rekdal Andreas Rekdal
Updated on February 23, 2026

12 Chicago Travel Tech Companies Changing How We Get Around

Chicago is home to travel tech giants and innovative startups.

Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on February 23, 2026

Comcast Work-life Balance: How This Advertising Leader Balances Parenthood With Professional Growth

Senior Director of Product Management Sukai Qin describes how the company has made it easier to navigate the challenges of parenthood and shares her advice for other working parents.

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