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The Rise and Future of the Columbus Startup Ecosystem
A place that was once known as Test City, USA, due to its close resemblance to the overall population and preferences of our country as a whole, is no[...]
First but not only: Pride Fund 1 empowers LGBTQ+ community beyond Columbus
Despite expectations and the odds, 2020 VC activity was at a record high — for some founders. For women founders, VC funding shrank to 2.2%, and of t[...]
Why I chose to build Helm, my startup, in Columbus
Field notes about the Columbus startup ecosystem from a student, founder, and community organizer. I noticed a pattern when I first moved to Columbus:[...]
Now Hiring: Finite State, a Leader in Supply Chain Security
Supply chain security has become an increasingly important topic in the tech industry, and Finite State is at the forefront of it. Founded in Columbu[...]
Columbus insurtech startup Beam Dental raises $80 million
Beam Dental is a top insurtech startup based in Columbus, Ohio. The company has secured $80 million in Series E funding, bringing their total up to $1[...]
The Top Columbus Startups and Tech Companies To Watch in 2021
Columbus is one of the best cities for tech jobs, and 2020 proved that. This Midwest city was in some major headlines last year for startup jobs, star[...]
Columbus startup Olive raises $106MM to expand AI healthcare workforce
AI healthcare startup Olive just announced they raised $106 million in funding, led by an equity investment from General Catalyst and Drive Capital, a[...]
Taking a Page from the Midwest Playbook: What Tech Giants Could Learn as they Move Inland
After so many years of this myth that nothing’s going on in the Midwest, the secret’s out, and people are finally taking notice of the Heartland. Wit[...]
Meet Tandem, the Columbus startup creating a free marketplace for childcare
Even though Tandem has only been around for about ten months, CEO and co-founder Olivia Weinstock has been connecting families and babysitters for qui[...]
Big News: purpose.jobs Expands to Columbus, OH
Three years ago we started purpose.jobs to help people find jobs they love in the Midwest. We started in Detroit because Detroit is our home, and it’[...]
Top Columbus Startups to Watch in 2020
The list is out for 2021! Check out the Top Columbus Startups and Tech Companies to Watch in 2021. The researchers have spoken—Columbus is the 9th bes[...]
9 Best Places to Live in Columbus
Moving to a new city can be challenging. Trying to find the right neighborhood, the right apartment, worrying about your commute time… It can be daunt[...]
Top Columbus Startups Hiring Now
Columbus is a hotbed for fast-growing startups and tech companies. We featured a few of them on our list of the top startups in the Midwest, but there[...]
Columbus Cybersecurity Startup Raises $12.5 Million in Series A Funding
The Midwest is a cybersecurity powerhouse. From ForAllSecure in Pittsburg to Duo and Blumira in Ann Arbor, the Midwest is showing its cybersecurity st[...]
Top Q1 2020 Startup Funding In Columbus
Starting the year off on the right foot is always a good thing—and for startups, that can mean funding. Three Columbus startups crushed Q1 with some [...]
9 Reasons You’ll Love Living and Working in Columbus
Columbus, OH is one of those cities that kind of has it all. Midwestern hospitality, affordability, tech jobs, beauty—oh, and amazing ice cream. It’s[...]
The Top Midwest Startups To Watch In 2020
It’s no secret that we love Detroit over here at purpose.jobs. We’re Detroiters and take a lot of pride in the city we call home. It’s a great place t[...]