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Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Published on April 08, 2025

LogicGate Got $113M, M1’s New Product, and More Chicago Tech News

While thousands of music fans descended on Grant Park for the return of Lollapalooza, the Chicago tech scene capped off July with a quieter week of news. Find out who raised fresh funding and what other developments are in the works on the lakefront. This is the Built In Chicago weekly refresh.

Updated on April 08, 2025

When opportunity strikes, Pivot

Gordon Gottsegen Gordon Gottsegen
Updated on April 08, 2025

Tracking Device Startup Jiobit to Be Acquired by Life360 in $37M Deal

Life360 has entered a tentative agreement to acquire Jiobit for $37 million, but that number could go up to $54.5 million if certain performance metrics are met after the deal closes.

Andreas Rekdal Andreas Rekdal
Updated on April 08, 2025

Tovala partners with Beyond Meat on new vegetarian dishes

Tovala is partnering up with the hottest brand in food tech.

Updated on April 08, 2025

Chicago Sun-Times profiles Retrofit

Jeff Kirshman Jeff Kirshman
Updated on April 08, 2025

Rethinking the Limitations of a Virtual Office Setting

With a common goal and the right collaboration tools, working in a remote environment can be even more productive than working in an office.

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Stephen Gossett Stephen Gossett
Updated on April 08, 2025

What to Expect When Interviewing for a Tech Sales Management Job

How to sell yourself, according to four experienced sales managers.

Gordon Gottsegen Gordon Gottsegen
Updated on April 08, 2025

Weekly Refresh: Airbnb Partners With NAACP In Chicago, MATTER Expands, and More

Programs from Codeverse and Airbnb both aim to bring tech resources to under-served communities.

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