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Lauren Zyber

By Lauren Zyber

Crafting an Effective Employer Value Proposition

In today's job market, it's not enough to simply offer a paycheck and a few benefits to attract and retain top talent. Organizations need to create an[...]

Alli Kelly

By Alli Kelly

Top SaaS Startups and Tech Companies to Know in the Midwest

Software as a service is no longer a new idea — but it still packs a big punch in the way we do things. From construction to healthcare, SaaS companie[...]

Alli Kelly

By Alli Kelly

Midwest Tech Job Digest: Detroit and Ann Arbor Jobs

There’s . . . a lot going on right now.  About 10 days ago we saw the 2nd and 3rd biggest bank collapses in U.S. history with the run on Silicon Valle[...]

Lauren Zyber

By Lauren Zyber

OpenLoop Raises $15M Series A to Streamline Virtual Care Delivery

Telehealth startup OpenLoop announced yesterday that it raised $15 million in a Series A funding round to continue its mission in powering virtual and[...]

Dominique Vatin

By Dominique Vatin

How Startups Can Successfully Hire New Talent Amid Tech Layoffs

Since 2022, the tech industry has faced a wave of layoffs due to economic uncertainty and other factors like job automation, cost reduction, and readj[...]

Ilyse Kaplan

By Ilyse Kaplan

Be unapologetically you, and 6 more pieces of advice for women in tech

We all know the stats: Women are under-represented in the c-suite, on boards, as investing partners, and as recipients of venture funding.  I’ve been [...]

Lauren Zyber

By Lauren Zyber

Employer Branding and Recruiting Go Hand In Hand

There are many different activities within the realm of recruiting: job descriptions, sourcing strategies, vetting candidates, employee referral progr[...]

Lauren Zyber

By Lauren Zyber

What is Employer Branding? And 4 Solid Examples You Can Copy

Branding. It’s often used by the marketing team to talk about the company’s brand, but it’s becoming more and more important in the recruiting industr[...]

Alli Kelly

By Alli Kelly

Living the B Corp Lifestyle with CODE Éxitos

Imagine walking into work on the first day of a new job and there’s a cake on your desk. A cake just for you. To share it with whomever you want.  Sou[...]

Lauren Zyber

By Lauren Zyber

Drive Capital Launches $80M Seed Program in Emerging Tech Hubs

Columbus, Ohio-based Drive Capital has announced today a new $80 million seed program to help support entrepreneurs in the "Driveway." For the past 10[...]

Lauren Zyber

By Lauren Zyber

Midwest Tech Events: Spring 2023

We love springtime! Things start picking up again, we all emerge from our winter cocoons, and warmer weather brings the return of outdoor gatherings a[...]

Alli Kelly

By Alli Kelly

10 Great Workplaces for Women in the Midwest

In honor of International Women's Day, we’re feeling a serious surge of girl power. Women have made a lot of strides in the workplace, especially in t[...]

Alli Kelly

By Alli Kelly

Midwest Tech Job Digest: Hybrid or Remote Jobs

You spoke, and they listened. As job seekers continue to prioritize flexible working locations in their job search, more and more companies are lookin[...]

Lauren Zyber

By Lauren Zyber

The Importance of Employer Branding for Modern Recruiting

The recruiting industry is an ever evolving field, and one area that has really exploded over the last decade is employer branding. Why? Because it’s [...]

Alli Kelly

By Alli Kelly

How to Show Appreciation for Remote Employees

If you’re in a remote or even hybrid environment, you know that the days of donuts and coffee in the office are long gone. It was easy when we all spe[...]

Alli Kelly

By Alli Kelly

A Lesson in Innovation with NetWorks Group

While they jokingly call themselves “the 25-year-old startup”, NetWorks Group is anything but a joke — neither is the work they do. NetWorks Group is [...]

Alli Kelly

By Alli Kelly

Top Midwest Insurtech Startups and Tech Companies

The Midwest is home to a number of top insurtech companies and only continues to see more pop up. These companies are passionate about what they do an[...]

Hannah Slover

By Hannah Slover

How to Optimize Your Job Search

People always say “job searching is a full-time job,” and depending on what you’re looking for it can be time-consuming. It can feel isolating. It can[...]

Lauren Zyber

By Lauren Zyber

How to Build and Execute an Effective Employer Branding Strategy

Hiring top talent can be a real challenge for startups and tech companies. Recruiters are searching for top talent among a limited pool of applicants.[...]

Lauren Zyber

By Lauren Zyber

Why Dolr Is Taking A Community Approach To Paying Off Student Debt

If you’re one of the 42.8 million Americans with student loan debt, you probably understand how cumbersome it can be. But for some, paying off massive[...]

Marcus Fields and Allison Murdock

By Marcus Fields and Allison Murdock

A VC’s Guide to Startup Hiring: Interviewing

Though the venture capital industry is known for handing out the big bucks to — hopefully — promising start-ups, the industry is less known for their [...]

Alli Kelly

By Alli Kelly

Detroit-Based RIVET Work Closes $5.6M Seed Round

The Detroit-native construction software startup, RIVET Work, closed $5.6M in seed funding today.  Founded in 2020, RIVET Work’s platform was created [...]

Mary Murphy

By Mary Murphy

7 Black Founders in Ohio to Know

Landing venture capital funding seems like it would be fair game - you have a good idea, you shake the right hands, and you eventually can get some gr[...]

Lauren Zyber

By Lauren Zyber

Celebrating Black History: 16 Black Leaders in Tech

There are many ways to celebrate Black History Month. Learning about amazing Black figures in American history. Discussing solutions to problems in di[...]

Ryan Landau

By Ryan Landau

Powered by Purpose: Introducing the Purpose Certification

Anyone who works in recruiting knows the labor market can shift quickly and dramatically. In 2020, with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw a d[...]

Lauren Zyber

By Lauren Zyber

Amid funding slowdown, Midwest startups have strong week in funding

Despite the economic downturn and venture funding slowdown, Midwest startups came out strong this week, bringing in some significant funding.  Here's [...]

Mary Murphy

By Mary Murphy

10 Reasons You’ll Love Living and Working in Columbus

Columbus, Ohio, is a booming, cosmopolitan city attracting employers and top talent from all over the country.  Those unfamiliar with Ohio’s capital c[...]

Lauren Zyber

By Lauren Zyber

Detroit Startup ToDooly is Building the ‘Uber For Yard Work’

Startup founder and executive Sergio Rodriguez is no stranger to doing odd jobs.  Having moved to the U.S. when he was twelve years old, he made extra[...]

Lauren Zyber

By Lauren Zyber

Detroit Battery Startup ONE Raises $300M, Reaches Unicorn Status

There's a new unicorn in town. Our Next Energy (ONE) has announced today that it closed a $300 million Series B capital raise, bringing the company's [...]

Max Brickman

By Max Brickman

Ohio’s Innovation Economy is on a Roll

Ohio is on a roll.  Hardly a week goes by without a major development, expansion, relocation, or fundraising announcement. As I write this, details ar[...]

Alli Kelly

By Alli Kelly

15 Companies with Wellness Stipends and Programs

New year, new you! We’ve been hearing this sentiment a lot in the past few weeks and have probably heard it every year since we can consciously rememb[...]

Lauren Zyber

By Lauren Zyber

Amazon is buying 400 acres for $116M near Intel site in central Ohio

According to Licking County Auditor records, Amazon has purchased nearly 400 acres of land just outside of Columbus, Ohio.  The transaction from Janua[...]

Emma Reedy

By Emma Reedy

Not Hiring? Here’s Why You Should Still Be Thinking About Retention

From the Great Resignation and “Quiet Quitting” to massive layoffs, it would appear that the power dynamics between employer and employee have shifted[...]

Lauren Zyber

By Lauren Zyber

Dynatrace supports employee wellbeing with global Wellness Days in 2023

Ever go on PTO and return to 500 emails? You spend the next day playing catch up and somehow feel more behind than before your day off. While taking t[...]

Hannah Slover

By Hannah Slover

Midwest Tech Job Digest: Open Business Operations Jobs

It’s no surprise that the new year didn’t bring an instant stop to layoffs.  According to Layoffs.fyi there’s already been 170+ tech companies that ha[...]

Lauren Zyber

By Lauren Zyber

Trustpage by Vanta: Detroit startup acquired by San Francisco company

Yesterday, Detroit-founded startup, Trustpage, announced it has been acquired by Vanta.  Vanta, based in San Francisco, is the leading trust managemen[...]

Lauren Zyber

By Lauren Zyber

11 Reasons You’ll Love Working and Living in Detroit

We love Detroit. We love living in Detroit. Detroit is our people. It’s where we’re headquartered, and it’s where we’re helping the local startup and [...]

Lauren Zyber

By Lauren Zyber

LeanTaaS Acquires Hospital IQ, reaches combined valuation of over $1B

LeanTaaS, a leading provider of AI-powered and SaaS-based healthcare technology, announced it has acquired Hospital IQ, a leading provider of intellig[...]

Lauren Zyber

By Lauren Zyber

Top Ann Arbor Startups and Tech Companies to Watch in 2023

Ann Arbor is home to some of the brightest startups in the Midwest, and in the country. With a world-class university feeding talent and funding into [...]

Alli Kelly

By Alli Kelly

Top Chicago Startups to Watch in 2023

Of all the Midwest cities, Chicago is easily at the top of growth in the startup and tech industries. As a whole, Chicago saw over $4 billion in fundi[...]

Mary Murphy

By Mary Murphy

Top Cincinnati Startups to Watch in 2023

The Midwest continues to flourish with hubs for innovative startups and tech companies, and Ohio is no exception. Cincinnati in particular has served [...]

Mary Murphy

By Mary Murphy

Top Cleveland Startups and Tech Companies to Watch in 2023

Cleveland, often associated with the healthcare and manufacturing industry, is quickly erupting into a hotspot for startups and tech companies.  Momen[...]