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Published on April 08, 2025

Best Landing Page Designs: Codeacademy

Eva Roethler Eva Roethler
Updated on April 08, 2025

Using the Power of 1 to Pave the Way in a Cookieless World

Epsilon has been preparing for a world without third-party identifiers. Learn how their parent company’s Power of One strategy is helping them scale for a first-party data future.

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Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on April 08, 2025

Tock Raises $10M After Pivoting to Food Delivery, Plans to Grow Team

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced many of its clients to shutter their doors indefinitely, the Nick Kokonas-fronted reservation startup launched an app that helps restaurants to deliver their food right to customers’ doors.

Nona Tepper Nona Tepper
Updated on April 08, 2025

Chicago Is at the Center of a National Push for ‘Quantum Internet’

Two state laboratories and a prominent local research institution will play a key role in a nationwide effort to develop quantum internet for all, the Department of Energy just announced.

Kelly O'Halloran Kelly O'Halloran
Updated on April 08, 2025

Most Startups Wait to Invest in HR, but This One Didn’t. Here’s Why.

In 2019, Business News Daily published “How to Hire for Your Startup: First 5 People You Should Hire.” The article nods to the importance of chief executive officers, chief operations officers, product managers, chief technology officers and sales managers. Noticeably absent? A people officer and human resources. In fact, the author suggests outsourcing those roles.

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Stephen Ostrowski Stephen Ostrowski
Updated on April 08, 2025

How Wolverine Trading Interns Engage With the Fintech World

How this trading firm gives aspiring fintech professionals hands-on industry experience.

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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on April 08, 2025

Built In Chicago’s Featured Companies of September

The Chicago tech scene is filled with many major industry players. We’ve rounded up eight of the city’s top tech companies.

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Michael Hines Michael Hines
Updated on April 08, 2025

9 Fast-Growing Chicago Tech Companies Hiring Now

Late to acting on your New Year’s resolution to find a job you love? Don’t worry, these companies have major growth plans. And they will be hiring throughout 2022.

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Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on April 08, 2025

Magic Johnson Joined Cameo, FTX.US Expands, and More Chicago Tech News

Chicago tech companies are seeing significant growth, and they’re planning to carry on their strong momentum with last week’s moves. Find out what’s new. This is the Built In Chicago weekly refresh.

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