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Adrienne Teeley Adrienne Teeley
Published on April 08, 2025

What Happens to Culture When a Company Goes Remote?

Flexport's young Chicago office had been building it's company culture for just a few years when the team was forced to work remote due to the pandemic. Here's how the team preserved their tight-knit bonds and beloved traditions. 

Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on April 08, 2025

KeyCare Raised $24M, Sabanto Gained $17M, and More Chicago Tech News

Catch up on the latest Chicago tech news with the Built In Chicago Weekly Refresh.

Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on April 08, 2025

Home Insurtech Startup Kin Raises $35M, Plans to Hire 100 People

Kin is now hiring in its technology and sales departments as it aims to transform the home insurance industry, with plans to grow the team by as many 100 people by this time next year.

Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on April 08, 2025

Chicago Startup Reach Pathways to Pitch at SXSW

The company’s virtual “metaversity” uses gamification to help under-resourced students achieve their career goals.

Nona Tepper Nona Tepper
Updated on April 08, 2025

Cooler Screens Raises $80M, Plans to Make 25 Chicago Hires This Year

The 50-person company aims to grow to 75 people by the end of the year, and is currently hiring software engineers, enterprise architects, marketers and more.

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