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Andreas Rekdal Andreas Rekdal
Published on April 08, 2025

'I've got to be part of this': How this sales team pitches Big Data to an old-school industry

Expanding from six employees to 70 in just over a year, FourKites is one of Chicago’s fastest-growing tech startups — and it shows no sign of slowing down.

Mia Goulart Mia Goulart
Updated on April 08, 2025

Governing Success: These Companies Just Made Big Hires. Meet the Newest Leaders on Their Team.

Successful companies recognize the importance of fresh leadership. New leaders from ABN AMRO Clearing and Bounteous discuss their vision for governing success.

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Updated on April 08, 2025

#BEONFIRE

Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on April 08, 2025

Google Hired 500 Employees in Chicago Last Year With 500+ Planned in 2022

The new hires worked on a variety of projects, including Google Pixel.

Conlan Carter Conlan Carter
Updated on April 08, 2025

Back for More: Why 3 ‘Boomerang Employees’ Returned to Their Old Teams

Why do employees return to their previous companies? Career opportunities, strong relationships and great company culture are drawing former teammates back.

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Updated on April 08, 2025

The 6 Stages of the Startup Lifecycle

Jim Misener Jim Misener
Updated on April 08, 2025

50,000feet Participating in World Design Summit 2017

Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on April 08, 2025

Rise Gardens Got $9M, Paro Raised $25M, and More Chicago Tech News

Tech activity is sailing along the lakefront, with a variety of companies making new growth moves last week. Find out how these Windy City startups are building out their business. This is the Built In Chicago weekly refresh.

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