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Brian Nordli Brian Nordli
Updated on April 08, 2025

How SPINS' engineering team works side by side to process trillions of data cells

At SPINS, the engineering team is responsible for processing trillions of cells of data, but that's not their most important task — it's to listen. To better process and solve their clients' challenges, the team recently adopted extreme programming methods. We spoke with three engineers about how they're working together to solve more problems, faster.

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Updated on April 08, 2025

Brilliant, but bored? 7 Chicago tech companies looking for talent like you

OCTOBER 2016: We've collected some of Chicago's top employers, from payment industry disruptors to new media powerhouses. Below, find out a little more about their mission, their top perks and even a word from the company leaders on what they look for in new hires.

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

At OppFi, An External Mission Means Internal Investment

How the fintech company levels up both its customers and employees.

At OppFi, An External Mission Means Internal Investment
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Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on April 08, 2025

Legal Pro Bono Startup Paladin Raises $8M Series A

Paladin’s platform helps lawyers and law firms find pro bono work. It also launched a dashboard to provide legal aid to Ukrainians.

Alyssa Schroer Alyssa Schroer
Updated on April 08, 2025

3 Chicago Telehealth Companies Changing Healthcare

Adrienne Teeley Adrienne Teeley
Updated on April 08, 2025

Property Technology Is Building a Home in Chicago and Livly Has the Blueprints

We’ve all heard of great companies that were founded in a basement or a garage. But what about a Chicago living room? It only makes sense that Livly, a property management platform, was born in the very environment it was built to serve. Co-founder and CPO Adam McCombs says that because of their proximity, they “could be close to residents and property managers, deeply listen and understand their daily challenges, then quickly iterate on our solutions and seek their feedback.” 

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