Olivia McClure
Senior Staff Writer at Built In

Olivia McClure is a senior staff writer on Built In’s Brand Studio team. She earned a bachelor's degree in English at Loyola University Chicago, where she contributed to the university's student-led newspaper as a film critic. Prior to joining Built In, McClure wrote stories for various publications covering a wide range of topics, including travel and interior design. 

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What It’s Like to Work on Toast’s Strategic Cuisines Team
Toast employees explain how the Strategic Cuisines team uses language expertise, ownership and collaboration to support restaurant operators, improve the customer experience and grow high-potential markets.
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How Golden Pet Brands CEO Apu Mody Is Building an Employee-Owned Growth Engine
CEO Apu Mody explains his leadership philosophy, how Golden Pet Brands handled its first acquisition and how the company uses clear goals, employee ownership and recognition to support growth.
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How Cox Automotive Leaders Used an AI Sprint to Accelerate Product Development
Inside the Cox Automotive AI sprint where teams stepped away from day-to-day work to build AI products faster and test a requirements-first, AI-assisted approach to software development.
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How Career Growth Works at Metropolis Technologies
Three employees explain how real-world complexity, internal mobility, leadership support and new technology help them grow their careers while shaping the future of mobility.
A businessman pedals a unicycle on a tightrope while holding a briefcase in one hand and a heart icon in the other hand, symbolizing the idea of work-life balance.
How These High-Performing Sales Teams Are Prioritizing Well-Being
Sales leaders from Celonis, Braze, Dynatrace and other companies share how their employers build successful teams while avoiding burnout.
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Why Ryan Lapp Returned to Applied Systems to Keep Building
Senior Director of Product Management Ryan Lapp explains why he returned to Applied Systems, where a builder mindset, AI-enabled product development and meaningful work across the insurance ecosystem shape the team’s approach.
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What Career Growth Looks Like for Engineers at Northslope
Forward Deployed Engineer Patrycja Zajac explains how Northslope’s feedback culture, flexible career pathing and client-facing work helped her lead a team within six months of joining.
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How Ahold Delhaize USA’s CIO Is Leading a People-First Technology Transformation
Chief Information Officer Ann Dozier explains how Ahold Delhaize USA is using technology, AI and collaboration to deliver value while supporting associate growth and development.
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The Rituals These Leaders Rely on to Create Clarity on Their Teams
Leaders from BAE Systems, Inc., Magna International, STR and other companies share the practices that create clarity and momentum on their teams.
Two Simply Business employees pose for a photo in front of a window in the company’s office showcasing downtown Boston
How Simply Business’s Mission Shapes Product Innovation and Community Impact
Simply Business employees use the company’s mission to improve insurance products, support local communities and help 10,000 small businesses start or grow by 2030.
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Why Employees Bet Their Careers at BlackRock, Agentio and firsthand
Employees from each company share how passion and impact make their employer a fulfilling place to build a career.
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How These Tech Teams Ship Faster Without Compromising Quality
Employees from Airwallex, SoFi, InterSystems and other companies share their team’s rule for fast, safe releases, how they measure quality and a recent automation that has made an impact on their team or the business.