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Published on April 08, 2025

Cartavi Closes Series A Round, Led by I2A

Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on April 08, 2025

How Vibes Helps Brands Harness the Power of Marketing’s ‘Gateway’ Channel

Three leaders discuss how the mobile marketing company enables brands to deliver personalized consumer experiences and their exciting plans to “do more with less.”

How Vibes Helps Brands Harness the Power of Marketing’s ‘Gateway’ Channel
Nona Tepper Nona Tepper
Updated on April 08, 2025

Cashdrop Raises $2.7M to Grow Its E-Commerce App

“The magic happened for us ... when we rethought how the internet economy functions, and at [whose] expense,” founder Ruben Florez-Martinez told Built In.

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

Stuck on UI/UX Design Ideas? How 3 Designers Find Inspiration Off-Screen

Built In Chicago sat down with three UI/UX designers to learn more about the unexpected places they find inspiration.

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Written by Isaac Feldberg Written by Isaac Feldberg
Updated on April 08, 2025

At Accelerated Digital Media, ‘High Growth’ Is Holistic

Amid widespread expansion, employees at the digital marketing agency cultivate their own careers through a culture of transparency and trust.

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Gordon Gottsegen Gordon Gottsegen
Updated on April 08, 2025

Payments Startup SpotOn Raises $50M Series B

SpotOn has 850 employees in offices across the world. Its Chicago office is home to its product and technology teams.

Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on April 08, 2025

Google Invests in 5 Latino-Founded Startups in Chicago

Each startup will receive $100,000, mentorship and access to mental health services.

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