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Mia Goulart

Published on April 08, 2025

A Day in the Life of a Data Scientist in Chicago

Five thousand data scientists make up Illinois’ workforce — and that number is growing. Built In spoke with two for a glimpse into their workday.

Updated on April 08, 2025

Spotlight on Excelerate: GoodKarma Clothing for Kids

Built In Staff

Updated on April 08, 2025

Workplace Food Company Crafty Appoints VP of Client Experience

Robin Cardoso joins the team with two decades of leadership experience at companies including T-Mobile and Starbucks.

Andreas Rekdal

Updated on April 08, 2025

Tech roundup: 1871's anniversary, public schools get $2M in edtech grants & more

Abel Rodriguez

Updated on April 08, 2025

Mezo Raises $6M Seed Round for Its Building Repair Platform

Mezo’s platform helps renters submit maintenance requests to building management.

Updated on April 08, 2025

SwipeSense lands $9.7M to provide hand hygiene tech to hospitals

On Wednesday, SwipeSense announced it had secured $9.7 million in funding, according to a filing by the SEC. The Chicago-based company, which was nominated for a Moxie Award for Best Healthcare Startup in 2013, provides hand-sanitation tools to hospital workers in order to deter infections.