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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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]
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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 [...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 [...]

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[...]

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 [...]

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[...]

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[...]

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.[...]

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[...]

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 [...]

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 [...]
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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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 [...]
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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[...]

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[...]

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 [...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 [...]

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[...]

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 [...]

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[...]
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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 [...]
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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[...]