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Published on April 08, 2025

Looking for Something New and Exciting? These 10 Chicago Companies Are Hiring Right Now.

Are you looking for a job that’s exciting, nerve wracking and maybe even life-changing? If so, you’re in the right place. Built In Chicago rounded up seven companies across the city that are actively looking for fresh talent. From XSELL to Rise Buildings, DWR and more, we caught up with company leaders to learn about what swayed their decision to accept a position at each of their current companies.

Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on April 08, 2025

Jiobit Acquired, Catch Co. Raised $38M, and More Chicago Tech News

A diverse array of developments made their way onto Chicago’s tech scene last week. Find out how these companies are striving for success. This is the Built In Chicago weekly refresh.

Updated on April 08, 2025

How a Necessary Pause Set This Chicago Company Up for Post-Pandemic Growth

Built In Chicago sat down with Inspirant Group’s three co-founders to learn how they realigned during the pandemic and what their company vision looks like moving forward.

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Updated on April 08, 2025

SeedCon Fast-Pitch finalists announced!

Gordon Gottsegen Gordon Gottsegen
Updated on April 08, 2025

Vivid Seats Is Going Public Via SPAC in a Nearly $2B Deal

Vivid Seats is merging with Horizon Acquisition Corp., a SPAC set up by businessman and investor Todd Boehly.

Alton Zenon III Alton Zenon III
Updated on April 08, 2025

Never stop learning: How 4 Chicago tech companies foster professional development

We spoke to senior leaders at four companies about what resources or incentives they offer staff to help them advance their skills sets and, ultimately, their careers.

Andreas Rekdal Andreas Rekdal
Updated on April 08, 2025

Tech up your commute with these 5 Chicago podcasts

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