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Michael Hines Michael Hines
Published on April 08, 2025

Beyond open floor plans: Check out 5 of Chicago's coolest tech offices

Kegs and ping pong tables won’t cut it anymore if you’re looking to wow prospective employees with your office. To figure out what moves the needle today, we asked five Chicago companies what makes their offices unique.

Michael Hines Michael Hines
Updated on April 08, 2025

Don't blink: How Showpad became one of Chicago's fastest-growing tech companies

In 18 months, Showpad has gone from 10 employees in a WeWork to over 130 team members who work out of an office in the Loop. We recently caught up with three Showpad employees to learn more about the company’s rapid growth, its culture and what’s got them so excited about the future.

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Brian Nordli Brian Nordli
Updated on April 08, 2025

This Program Aims to Help Laid-Off Workers Land Sales Jobs

Christina Brady got into sales to support her family through a crisis. Now she wants to help others do the same.

This Program Aims to Help Laid-Off Workers Land Sales Jobs
Adrienne Teeley Adrienne Teeley
Updated on April 08, 2025

What Can Big Data Do for Big Industry? According to Caterpillar, a Whole Lot

Responsible for producing a wide array of machines for mining, transportation, solar energy and even generators for web hosting companies, Caterpillar is now breaking ground by undergoing a cutting edge tech transformation.

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Lucas Dean Lucas Dean
Updated on April 08, 2025

Why Leaders at 3 Chicago Companies Set Aside Time for Their Own Continuous Learning

Amid the buzz of daily life and within the constraints of busy schedules, these leaders consciously invest in their own professional development.

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Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on April 08, 2025

Rheaply Secured $2.2M, G2 Raised $157M, and More Chicago Tech News

With new executive hires, acquisitions and more, find out how these startups are fueling growth in the Windy City. This is the Built In Chicago weekly refresh.

Lucas Dean Lucas Dean
Updated on April 08, 2025

Winter Tech Watch 2023: 8 Chicago Companies to Know

Temperatures may be dropping, but these Chicago tech companies are warming up for an exciting new year. Here are the ones to watch.

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