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Kelly O'Halloran Kelly O'Halloran
Published on April 08, 2025

Most Startups Wait to Invest in HR, but This One Didn’t. Here’s Why.

In 2019, Business News Daily published “How to Hire for Your Startup: First 5 People You Should Hire.” The article nods to the importance of chief executive officers, chief operations officers, product managers, chief technology officers and sales managers. Noticeably absent? A people officer and human resources. In fact, the author suggests outsourcing those roles.

Stephen Ostrowski Stephen Ostrowski
Updated on April 08, 2025

How Wolverine Trading Interns Engage With the Fintech World

How this trading firm gives aspiring fintech professionals hands-on industry experience.

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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on April 08, 2025

Built In Chicago’s Featured Companies of September

The Chicago tech scene is filled with many major industry players. We’ve rounded up eight of the city’s top tech companies.

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Michael Hines Michael Hines
Updated on April 08, 2025

9 Fast-Growing Chicago Tech Companies Hiring Now

Late to acting on your New Year’s resolution to find a job you love? Don’t worry, these companies have major growth plans. And they will be hiring throughout 2022.

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Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on April 08, 2025

Magic Johnson Joined Cameo, FTX.US Expands, and More Chicago Tech News

Chicago tech companies are seeing significant growth, and they’re planning to carry on their strong momentum with last week’s moves. Find out what’s new. This is the Built In Chicago weekly refresh.

Brigid Hogan Brigid Hogan
Updated on April 08, 2025

Northern Trust’s Metamorphosis is More Than Just Digital

Northern Trust believes its team members are “made for greater” — and has empowered employees to take on ambitious challenges. Take an inside look at two career journeys.

Northern Trust’s Metamorphosis is More Than Just Digital
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Delilah Alvarado Delilah Alvarado
Updated on April 08, 2025

Project44 Raised $420M, Foxtrot Gained $100M, and More Chicago Tech News

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