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Gordon Gottsegen Gordon Gottsegen
Published on April 08, 2025

Morgan Stanley and Hyde Park Angels Lead $15M Funding for Cohesion

The company helps real estate companies manage data for their buildings.

Andreas Rekdal Andreas Rekdal
Updated on April 08, 2025

Opternative raises $6M to expand at-home eye exams to 46 states

Opternative, Inc. — a provider of online refractive eye exams — announced this morning it has closed a $6 million Series A round of financing led by Jump Capital. The company will use the funding to expand its service in the United States.

Updated on April 08, 2025

How LiveWatch helps its reps master the art of the sales call

Home security is not a product consumers purchase often. So when reps from LiveWatch talk to prospects, they work hard to earn their trust. Recently, they shared their secret sauce for sales calls — and what it's like to be part of this team. 

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Updated on April 08, 2025

National Brands With Local Presence

Brigid Hogan Brigid Hogan
Updated on April 08, 2025

Time Isn’t a Renewable Resource. Here’s How 4 Managers Protect Their Teams’ Days

For managers looking to prevent burnout and promote healthy work-life balance, helping a team set boundaries is key. Built In Chicago heard from four local leaders about how they’re supporting their teams.

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Andreas Rekdal Andreas Rekdal
Updated on April 08, 2025

Why these Chicago tech companies give back all year round

To make sure that the impact of their efforts are maximized, many local tech companies make giving back part of their cultural DNA.

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