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Written by Isaac Feldberg Written by Isaac Feldberg
Updated on April 08, 2025

At Accelerated Digital Media, ‘High Growth’ Is Holistic

Amid widespread expansion, employees at the digital marketing agency cultivate their own careers through a culture of transparency and trust.

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Gordon Gottsegen Gordon Gottsegen
Updated on April 08, 2025

Payments Startup SpotOn Raises $50M Series B

SpotOn has 850 employees in offices across the world. Its Chicago office is home to its product and technology teams.

Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on April 08, 2025

Google Invests in 5 Latino-Founded Startups in Chicago

Each startup will receive $100,000, mentorship and access to mental health services.

Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on April 08, 2025

‘The Door is Open For You’ — What Makes Northern Trust an Organization of Opportunities

Tech leaders describe how the financial firm encourages its people to grow and drive innovation in the process.

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Brian Nordli Brian Nordli
Updated on April 08, 2025

From front door to grocery stores, how Home Chef grew out of its humble origins

Home Chef's first delivery came out of the back of a U-Haul. After years of resourcefulness and hustle, the meal kit delivery company has now scaled to more than 1,200 employees with production facilities around the country. We spoke to three leaders to learn more. 

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Delilah Alvarado Delilah Alvarado
Updated on April 08, 2025

Chicago-Based ESpark Gets $25M for Its Online Learning Software

The edtech company leverages instructional research and real-time data to develop lesson plans for primary school students.

Alton Zenon III Alton Zenon III
Updated on April 08, 2025

Meet 5 Chicago Companies Looking for Dynamic Developers

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