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Updated on April 08, 2025

How Farmer’s Fridge is revolutionizing every meal with tech and data

Five years ago, Farmer’s Fridge took the concept of the vending machine and turned it on its head — instead of potato chips and chocolate bars, healthy, seasonal and fresh food would be available to customers on demand. We spoke with three of the company’s engineers on how they’re improving the internet of things as Farmer’s Fridge scales. 

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Brian Nordli Brian Nordli
Updated on April 08, 2025

Why Lessen wants employees to move up, not move on

It can be difficult to find opportunities for growth within a company. Lessen is working to change that perception. Chief Human Resources Officer Becky Lowe wants employees to never stop learning and looking for opportunities to grow at Lessen.

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Gordon Gottsegen Gordon Gottsegen
Updated on April 08, 2025

NextME Solves Long Lines for COVID Vaccines, Restaurants and More

The Chicago startup’s virtual waiting room technology can help streamline the waiting process for businesses like restaurants, retailers, dispensaries, medical facilities and more.

Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on April 08, 2025

LanzaTech Raises $50M, Launches New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Spinout

The new company LanzaJet aims to produce millions of gallons of sustainable fuel and renewable diesel annually in an effort clean up the environmentally harmful aviation industry.

Brigid Hogan Brigid Hogan
Updated on April 08, 2025

Built In Chicago’s Featured Companies of the Month

Take a peek into the cultures at 9 local companies hiring now.

Built In Chicago’s Featured Companies of the Month
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Updated on April 08, 2025

Weekly Refresh: Threekit’s New Product, Victory Lap’s Free Training, and More

Read our latest weekly refresh for trending Chicago tech news.