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Michael Hines Michael Hines
Published on April 08, 2025

5 Chicago edtech companies making life easier for students and recent grads

Chicago is known as a hub for fintech and B2B startups, but the city is also making a name for itself in the edtech space. Many of these tech companies are working to make life as a college student or recent grad easier.

Andreas Rekdal Andreas Rekdal
Updated on April 08, 2025

Huge week in hiring: 7 Chicago tech bigwigs on the move

Andreas Rekdal Andreas Rekdal
Updated on April 08, 2025

Why curiosity is the key to Shiftgig’s culture

True collaboration is hard to come by. But to Vikki Caruso, Shiftgig’s VP of human resources, it starts with hiring the right people.

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Andreas Rekdal Andreas Rekdal
Updated on April 08, 2025

3 Chicago trading tech firms share what they look for in developers

The world of finance has undergone a complete transformation over the past few decades: the employees on the industry's cutting edge are technologists recruited for their math skills and tech savviness just as much as their traditional business hunches.

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Lucas Dean Lucas Dean
Updated on April 08, 2025

How Product Managers Can Navigate Scope Creep and Focus on Deliverables

Scope creep may feel inevitable, but there are useful strategies to avoid unforeseen delays and misaligned expectations.

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

Ocient Raises $49.4M to Power Sustainable Data Analytics

The company’s Series B extension round brings its venture capital to $119 million since its founding in 2016.

Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on April 08, 2025

Mycocycle Raises $2.2M, GTY Technologies’ Rebrand, and More Chicago Tech News

Catch up on the latest developments from the Windy City tech sector.

Lucas Dean Lucas Dean
Updated on April 08, 2025

The Constantly Evolving Nature of Accessible Design

There’s more to inclusive design than you might think. Leaders at two Chicago-based companies embrace the continuous learning required as a welcome challenge, and identify common mistakes.

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