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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[...]

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[...]

Evan Weese

By Evan Weese

Top Columbus Startups to Watch in 2023

Despite macroeconomic challenges, many startups continue to raise funding, add customers, and grow.  For all the job seekers and tech talent out there[...]

Lauren Zyber

By Lauren Zyber

Top Detroit Startups and Tech Companies to Watch in 2023

Detroit is a rapidly growing tech hub and despite economic layoffs in 2022, the tech industry in the Motor City continues to grow. Detroit was recentl[...]

Alli Kelly

By Alli Kelly

Top Indianapolis Startups to Watch in 2023

Maybe one of the more overlooked Midwest cities for startups and tech companies, Indianapolis continues to surprise us. From healthtech to insurtech a[...]

Lauren Zyber

By Lauren Zyber

Top Pittsburgh Startups to Watch in 2023

As a Midwest border city, Pittsburgh is one of the top emerging startup hubs in the country. From May 2021 to April 2022, Pittsburgh’s tech workforce [...]

Alli Kelly

By Alli Kelly

Top Remote Startups To Watch in 2023

2022 was a rollercoaster of a year for the startup world. There were significant layoffs, closures, and a ton of growth and funding for the lucky ones[...]

Marcus Fields and Allison Murdock

By Marcus Fields and Allison Murdock

A VC’s Guide to Startup Hiring: Job Postings

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 [...]

Laura Cowan

By Laura Cowan

9 Reasons You’ll Love Living and Working in Ann Arbor

Living in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a unique experience. Ann Arbor is a special combination of academic research, high-tech startups, and wellness cultu[...]

Hannah Slover

By Hannah Slover

Midwest Tech Job Digest: 8 Companies Hiring Engineers Now

Happy new year! January is usually one of the best times to find a new job as companies unlock new hiring budgets and the lull from the holidays is ov[...]

Ryan Landau

By Ryan Landau

The 2022 Startup and Tech Market Report — And an Optimistic Look Ahead

There’s no doubt this year has had its ups and downs. Making national headlines were the slew of layoffs across the board at major tech companies like[...]