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Gordon Gottsegen Gordon Gottsegen
Published on April 08, 2025

project44 Raises $100M to Create the Supply Chain of the Future

The logistics tech company broke a personal record by signing 135 new customers this year.

Mia Goulart Mia Goulart
Updated on April 08, 2025

A Day in the Life of a Data Scientist in Chicago

Five thousand data scientists make up Illinois’ workforce — and that number is growing. Built In spoke with two for a glimpse into their workday.

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

Workplace Food Company Crafty Appoints VP of Client Experience

Robin Cardoso joins the team with two decades of leadership experience at companies including T-Mobile and Starbucks.

Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on April 08, 2025

Mezo Raises $6M Seed Round for Its Building Repair Platform

Mezo’s platform helps renters submit maintenance requests to building management.

Updated on April 08, 2025

SwipeSense lands $9.7M to provide hand hygiene tech to hospitals

On Wednesday, SwipeSense announced it had secured $9.7 million in funding, according to a filing by the SEC. The Chicago-based company, which was nominated for a Moxie Award for Best Healthcare Startup in 2013, provides hand-sanitation tools to hospital workers in order to deter infections.

Adam Calica Adam Calica
Updated on April 08, 2025

100 Best Places to Work in Chicago in 2021

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