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Jenny Lyons-Cunha Jenny Lyons-Cunha
Updated on April 08, 2025

‘The Mental Puzzle of Coding’: How Data Scientists at CNA Level Up Their Problem-Solving Skills

By nature, data scientists love a puzzle. Built In Chicago sat down with a data scientist from CNA to learn more about how he learns from daily problem-solving work and development resources.

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Nona Tepper Nona Tepper
Updated on April 08, 2025

Foodtech Startup Nature’s Fynd Raises $45M as Alternative Meat Takes Off

The funding follows an $80 million investment in the Chicago company announced earlier this year,  as well as the opening of a new 35,000-square-foot production facility on the city’s South Side.

Nona Tepper Nona Tepper
Updated on April 08, 2025

Coca-Cola Invests in Self-Serve Startup PourMyBeer

PourMyBeer is currently hiring for a full-stack engineer as it looks to continue to grow its self-pouring technology.

Michael Hines Michael Hines
Updated on April 08, 2025

How These Employers Support a Culture Where Employees Can Unplug

In addition to unlimited PTO, these companies offer added perks and benefits that underscore the importance of unplugging.

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Updated on April 08, 2025

Weekly Refresh: Paylocity Got VidGrid, Clearstep’s COVID-19 Screener, and More

Read our latest weekly refresh for trending Chicago tech news.

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