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Written by Brendan Meyer Written by Brendan Meyer
Published on April 10, 2025

Why Ontra’s New VP of Engineering Is ‘Eliminating the Need for Heroes’

With explosive company growth comes the need for scalable processes.

Updated on April 10, 2025

How to Make B2B Marketing More Human

How to Make B2B Marketing More Human
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Andreas Rekdal Andreas Rekdal
Updated on April 10, 2025

Outcome Health ditches bootstraps, raises $500M at $5B valuation

Outcome Health announced on Wednesday that it has raised its first round of funding ever at a valuation of more than $5 billion pre-money.

Outcome Health ditches bootstraps, raises $500M at $5B valuation
Jenny Lyons-Cunha Jenny Lyons-Cunha
Updated on April 10, 2025

A Bank with a Tech Heart: How Innovation is the Driving Force Behind Capital One

Capital One continues to innovate and use tech to change the banking industry. Built In sat down with experts from its newest business, Capital One Software, to learn more about the organization’s roots in innovation — and its latest exciting endeavors.

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Jenny Lyons-Cunha Jenny Lyons-Cunha
Updated on April 10, 2025

Leader of the Pack: How Fetch Is Reimagining Rewards Products

From a college dorm room to consumers around the world, Fetch Rewards humble beginnings fuel its forward motion.

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Mae Rice Mae Rice
Updated on April 10, 2025

In Marketing, the Opposite of Noise Isn’t Silence. It’s Substance.

Marketers complain about (and make) “noise.” Luckily, silence isn’t the only alternative.

In Marketing, the Opposite of Noise Isn’t Silence. It’s Substance.
Jenny Lyons-Cunha Jenny Lyons-Cunha
Updated on April 10, 2025

Go-Getter: Meet the Vice President of Getting Stuff Done at Fetch

Go-getting is a part of the fun at Fetch Rewards.

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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on April 10, 2025

How Capital One Launched This Engineering Leader’s Career

A lead software engineer describes the milestones she’s achieved with the company, from earning a master’s degree to leading teams.

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Adrienne Teeley Adrienne Teeley
Updated on April 10, 2025

Why Affirm’s New Benefits Package Is Fit for the Future of Work

How can companies make benefits packages work for every employee, regardless of location?

Why Affirm’s New Benefits Package Is Fit for the Future of Work
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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on April 10, 2025

At Disney, Innovation Drives Opportunities for Growth and Connection

Three product leaders describe their current projects, opportunities for collaboration and their excitement for the brand’s future.

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