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Andreas Rekdal Andreas Rekdal
Updated on April 08, 2025

New plug-and-play privacy device lets you opt out of giving away all your data

Winston Privacy, a cybersecurity startup based out of Chicago’s mHUB innovation center, has built a plug-and-play device that lets everyday internet users opt out of being tracked online.

Michael Hines Michael Hines
Updated on April 08, 2025

Day 1, Week 1, Month 1: Here's what it's like for newbies at 6 Chicago tech companies

For many Chicago companies, onboarding is an opportunity show new employees what truly makes their culture, people and work unique.

Mike Thomas Mike Thomas
Updated on April 08, 2025

‘White-hat warriors:’ Inside the world of ethical hacking

Companies have long played defense against cyber attacks. With the help of ethical hackers, they're taking more proactive measures.

Updated on April 08, 2025

How to Tell Your Startup's Story

Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on April 08, 2025

A Chicago Startup Turning Sugar Water Into Mycelium Flour Secures $2M

Hyfé Foods repurposes sugar water and through fermentation turns it into mycelium flour, which is more nutrient-dense than regular flour.

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