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Not Just Flyover Country: Why the Midwest is Home to the Next Big Tech Scene
When the Great Recession hit in 2010, lifelong entrepreneur Dana Todd’s San Diego startup failed. It wasn’t an easy time to find a new job, and Todd’s[...]

Hiring for Tech Jobs has Increased More than 100% in These Midwestern Cities
When people think tech jobs, they tend to think Silicon Valley or New York City. They don’t think about the Midwest, which is better known for rolling[...]

By Ryan Landau
Low cost, high reward: new report shows Midwest tech jobs pay off
There are so many reasons why we love living and working in the Midwest—booming tech hubs, tight communities, laid-back lifestyles… It’s something man[...]

By Ryan Landau
These 8 startups are among the top in the Midwest—and the U.S.
Why were there only two Midwest startups on LinkedIn’s recent list of the top 50 startups on the rise? Cameo, based in Chicago (as well as remotely),[...]

By Lauren Zyber
Top Midwest Companies Hiring Marketing Roles Right Now
If you work in marketing, you know it can be a funny field. Us marketers wear a lot of hats, and it can be hard to find a position that fits your skil[...]

By Lauren Zyber
Now hiring: virtual career fair hosts top Midwest startups, tech companies
On August 25th, purpose.jobs and the Midwest Tech Banking team at Silicon Valley Bank hosted the Midwest’s largest virtual career fair. Within 60 minu[...]

By Lauren Zyber
Top 5 Midwest Venture Capital Firms in 2020
Ever wonder what powers the top Midwest startups and tech scene? Well, it’s a whole lot of good ideas, smart people to execute them, and, of course, c[...]

By Brian Hough
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[...]

By Lauren Zyber
8 Reasons You’ll Love Working and Living in the Midwest
With the rise of remote work becoming more and more common, even at coastal tech giants like Facebook and Twitter, people are looking at the Midwest i[...]

By Lauren Zyber
The Duo Blueprint: How Ann Arbor's Duo Security is Changing the Midwest Startup Scene
“Our small city of freaks and geeks, fast learners, and team players has been a crucible for startups,” said Dug Song, Co-founder & General Manage[...]

By Lauren Zyber
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[...]

By Lauren Zyber
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[...]

By Lauren Zyber
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[...]

By Lauren Zyber
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 [...]

By Lauren Zyber
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[...]

Top 6 Venture Capital Investors in the Midwest
Want to know where the money's at? It's right here in the midwest. More specifically, the Great Lakes region. Venture capitalists are looking outside [...]

By Ryan Landau
Finding a Healthy Work/Life Balance in the Midwest
Work/life balance is always relevant but even more so now. So we updated this post on September 21, 2021 with new stats and fun facts. Most everyone n[...]