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Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Published on April 08, 2025

Fintech Startup EarlyBird Raises $2.4M to Enable Investments in Children’s Futures

The Chicago startup is launching a way for parents to give the lasting gift of wealth to their kids. With the EarlyBird app, family and friends can collectively invest in the futures of the children they love.

Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on April 08, 2025

Chicago Launches COVID-19 App, Allows Users to ‘Pre-Register’ for Vaccines

The Chi COVID Coach app allows users who are sick with the virus to speak with city health officials and get alerts about antibody testing and treatment opportunities when they become available.

Brian Nordli Brian Nordli
Updated on April 08, 2025

How to Build Trust With Prospective Customers During a Downturn

Taking the time to understand customer needs and challenges is more important now than ever.

How to Build Trust With Prospective Customers During a Downturn
Brigid Hogan Brigid Hogan
Updated on April 08, 2025

These Local Engineering Teams Are Building Slam-Dunk Culture

Built In Chicago heard from five local leaders about how the values and practices they use to build thriving team culture for their engineers.

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Stephen Ostrowski Stephen Ostrowski
Updated on April 08, 2025

Teamwork Fueled Braintree’s Bill Payment Tech. Here’s How.

To deliver an in-demand solution, Braintree team members embraced ambitious cross-functional collaboration.

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