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Brian Nordli Brian Nordli
Published on April 08, 2025

Coworking-Curious? Deskpass Lets You Sample Offices Across the Country

Deskpass partners with coworking spaces to track their open desks and conference rooms. Subscribers can gain access to more than 350 coworking spaces in 11 different cities, including Chicago, Seattle and Portland.   

Built In Staff Built In Staff
Updated on April 08, 2025

Real Estate AI Company Hello Data Appoints New CEO

The company plans to fuel growth in the Windy City, where new CEO Marc Rutzen is based.

Patrick O'Brien Patrick O'Brien
Updated on April 08, 2025

I've Made a Huge Mistake - Missing Meetings

Cyndi Fecher Cyndi Fecher
Updated on April 08, 2025

Voices of Impact: From Ballet to Built In

Follow one product leader’s unconventional journey to leadership and growth

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Stephen Ostrowski Stephen Ostrowski
Updated on April 08, 2025

How a Philosophy of ‘Continuous Improvement’ Is Guiding Discover’s New CIO

New Discover CIO Amir Arooni unpacked his restructuring goals for the financial company, how he plans to develop talented engineers and what it takes to be a leader in today’s tech landscape.

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Stephen Ostrowski Stephen Ostrowski
Updated on April 08, 2025

What Autonomy at Work Looks Like For This Senior Software Engineer

“It's an expression of trust between myself and my teammates through our shared understanding of how we agree to work to accomplish business goals.”

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Stephen Ostrowski Stephen Ostrowski
Updated on April 08, 2025

How Sales Leaders Can Influence The Product Roadmap — in a Way That’s Helpful

“I can't think of a more important relationship than the one between sales and product,” said one relationship manager. Here’s how to realize effective, beneficial alignment.

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Nona Tepper Nona Tepper
Updated on April 08, 2025

UPshow Raises $14M to Grow Its Interactive Digital Signage Platform

The 43-person company plans to invest the funds in hiring additional sales, marketing and software engineering professionals. The startup aims to grow to 70 people by the end of 2021.

Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on April 08, 2025

Out of Office Enhances Trip Planning With Social Features, Recommendations

Launched during the pandemic, Out Of Office offers recommendations from people users know and trust.

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