Abel Rodriguez

Abel Rodriguez is a Built In news reporter covering the technology industry in Chicago, Seattle and other markets. Prior to joining Built In in 2021, he was a community reporter for Cicero Independiente. His work has also appeared in various Chicago nonprofit newsrooms including Injustice Watch and Borderless.

 

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A student pulling a tablet from a bookshelf.
RedShelf is an online marketplace where students can purchase university textbooks.
Bitwise Industries co-founders Jake Soberal (left) and Irma Olguin Jr. (right).
A lot happened in the world of tech last week. Catch up with the Built In Chicago Weekly Refresh.
Chicago river and skyline during the winter.
Check out which Chicago companies secured the most capital last month.
A Beacon device that disinfects surfaces and air.
Prior to Beacon, this technology was primarily used in labs.
Photo of Rivet co-founders.
Catch up on the latest Windy City tech news with the Built In Chicago Weekly Refresh.
Spot co-founder Andrew Elsener against a blue and grey background.
The logistics company said it plans hire 200 new employees over the next two years.
Rivet co-founders Anj Fayemi, Simran Pabla and Saad Rahman sit around a table in an office.
Rivet is a fanbase management platform that uses AI to help artists understand their fans.
The Chicago Bean.
Catch up on the latest news from the Windy City with the Built In Chicago Weekly Refresh.
Wavlake co-founders Sam Means and Michael Rhee pose for separate photos against a grey background.
Wavlake’s streaming platform enables artists to collect Bitcoin payments from their fans.
NanoGraf CEO Francis Wang sits in a chair for a photo.
NanoGraf manufactures lithium-ion batteries using silicon anodes to improve power output.
An Oak Street Health clinic.
A lot happened in the world of tech last week. Catch up with the Built In Chicago Weekly Refresh.
The exterior of a CVS Health building.
Chicago-based Oak Street Health was founded in 2012 and provides affordable primary care services for older adults.