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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Crafty employees refilling an office pantry
A lot happened in the world of tech last week. Catch up with the Built In Chicago Weekly Refresh.
Kadeya’s reusable bottle vending machine in an office building
The Chicago startup develops vending machines that serve beverages in reusable bottles.
Jett McCandless, founder and CEO of project44, speaks on stage
This funding brings project44’s valuation to $2.7 billion.
Crafty staff at its old HQ
Crafty raised $10 million and has doubled in size this year, prompting the company to open a new headquarters.
Landscape photo of downtown Chicago and the river
Check out which companies secured last month’s largest capital sums.
HealthJoy founders are pictured at a conference.
A lot happened in the world of tech last week. Catch up with the Built In Chicago Weekly Refresh.
The CryptoMom App co-founder and CEO Kendra Cole poses for a photo with an increasing line chart behind her
The app is designed with women in mind. It will help them purchase crypto and invest it in portfolios.
43North startup competition winners celebrate with confetti on stage
Otrafy received a $1 million investment prize and a year’s stay at the 43North incubator.
The Monday.com leadership team sits on benches in the office
Monday.com moved into a 6,100-square-foot office and will hire local talent.
Photo of WorkBox mug
A lot happened in the world of tech last week. Catch up with the Built In Chicago Weekly Refresh.
Millennium Park in Chicago during fall
Tech startups from New York City and Singapore are opening headquarters in The Windy City.
Photo of a Puttshack mini-golf location
A lot happened in the world of tech last week. Catch up with the Built In Chicago Weekly Refresh.