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Taylor Rose Taylor Rose
Published on November 05, 2026

How Upside Engineers Build Mission-Driven Technology That Creates Value for Consumers and Businesses

Learn how Upside’s engineering team connects product development to the company mission. 

Alyssa Schroer Alyssa Schroer
Updated on November 02, 2026

Making Trades: 20 Trading Firms and Technology Companies Changing the Industry

From market makers to quant shops, these Chicago firms rely on software, automation and analytics to compete across futures, options, ETFs and crypto.

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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on October 30, 2026

12 Companies Hiring Data Scientists in Chicago to Know

These organizations are searching for data scientists to drive progress in equipment manufacturing, precision medicine and other sectors.

Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on October 29, 2026

38 Top Fintech Companies in Chicago to Know

With Chicago's history as a central trading and banking city, the biggest institutions have inspired a generation of talented, tech-minded financial professionals to build startups that use tech to solve the industry's biggest problems.

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Updated on October 29, 2026

21 Top Companies Hiring Developers in Chicago

From global e-commerce giants to high-frequency trading firms, these companies are recruiting developers to build the next generation of enterprise software and industrial technology.

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Taylor Rose Taylor Rose
Updated on October 28, 2026

3 Sales Teams That Thrive on Growth and Purpose

Discover how sales leaders at Sprout Social, Allwyn North America and Inspira Financial develop sales talent through continuous learning opportunities, transparent communication and shared goals.

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Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on October 27, 2026

14 Chicago Healthtech Companies to Know

Chicago is a nerve center for healthcare technology. Here are the companies to know.

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Alyssa Schroer Alyssa Schroer
Updated on October 27, 2026

109 Chicago Software Companies You Should Know

These are the top software companies that are helping make Chicago a thriving hub for tech.

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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on October 26, 2026

How Applied Systems Technologists Own Projects, Build With AI and Solve Complex Problems

Engineers, architects and data professionals at Applied Systems explain how they lead critical projects, build AI-powered solutions and solve complex customer problems at scale.

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Taylor Rose Taylor Rose
Updated on October 23, 2026

31 Companies Hiring Software Engineers in Chicago

The Windy City isn’t just a nice place to visit, it’s also a great place to live and work. Check out what the companies in this booming tech hub have on offer.

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