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By Lauren Zyber
Detroit startup Guardhat raises Series B, brings funding over $40 MM
Detroit startup Guardhat just announced on January 5, 2021 that they raised Series B funding. The amount is undisclosed, but this new round will bring[...]

By Lauren Zyber
Top venture capital funding for Midwest tech startups in 2020
2020 certainly was a challenging year for startups across the board. And fundraising, though it fared better than many thought it would, was still no [...]

By Ryan Landau
Meet The Winners of the 2020 Purpose Awards
There’s no doubt that 2020 will go down in the history books. A once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, a national reckoning with racial injustice, record unempl[...]

By Lauren Zyber
The Midwest’s Top Female Founders to Watch in 2021
“We always say unapologetically: we're here to win, we're here to win big, and our opportunity is big." That was Lori Coulter, CEO and co-founder of S[...]

By Lauren Zyber
Ann Arbor tech company Llamasoft gets acquired for $1.5 billion
Coupa Software Inc. just announced they're acquiring Llamasoft Inc., an Ann Arbor supply-chain tech company, for $1.5 billion. Llamasoft has been a t[...]

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
Entrepreneurial Report Shows Positive Outlook for Detroit Startups
With the rise of pandemic panic, people are craving data about the state of Detroit’s economy. Luckily our friends at EntryPoint just released their E[...]

By Ryan Landau
Our Response to COVID-19: We’re on Team You
These are unbelievably tough times for everyone, everywhere. But for small businesses, these are defining moments. Companies are wondering if and how [...]

By Lauren Zyber
Good Humans Spotlight: Detroit Black Tech Supports Underrepresented Developers
I love seeing #BlackTechFacts pop up on social media during Black History Month. But let’s face it, we all know it’s not enough. In the tech world, Bl[...]

By Tara Taylor
Top 5 blog posts of 2019
I don’t know about you but over here at purpose.jobs we’ve been doing some major reflecting on 2019. And all we have to say is, WOW. What an incredibl[...]

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 [...]

6 Detroit Female Founders to Watch
The Detroit startup community is home to a tight group of female entrepreneurs who are changing the game across the tech and consumer goods industries[...]

Design-Driven Cannabis Startup, Pleasantrees, Raises $6.4M in Series A
Detroit-based luxury cannabis startup, Pleasantrees, announced a successful Series A funding round, raising $6.4 million in preparation for the launch[...]

6 Celebrity Investors from the Midwest
The midwest is packed with entrepreneurial talent, and the world is taking notice. From Motown to the Motor City, Detroit has a rich history of busine[...]

Michigan Startup, Rivian, Secures $350M Investment
Plymouth-based electric truck manufacture, Rivian, secured $350 million in investments this week, making it the company's third public investment of 2[...]

Detroit Startups on the Rise: Argo AI
In the race for accessible and modern mobility, a local startup is on a mission to improve the way the world moves. Meet Argo AI. With a self-proclaim[...]

Detroit Startup News Recap: August 2019
The final days of summer are here. As we take in the season's remaining moments, our team has reflected on August's biggest startup news. Missed the u[...]

Detroit Startup, Bloomscape, Raises $7.5M in Series A
Detroit-based eCommerce startup, Bloomscape, announced $7.5 million in Series A funding today. The direct-to-consumer plant company has disrupted the [...]

9 Ann Arbor Tech Startups to Watch
Southeast Michigan is filled with emerging tech talent. Beyond Detroit's borders is another hub packed to the brim with entrepreneurialism and innovat[...]

Capital One Acquires Lux eCommerce Company
Big news from the (literal) purpose.jobs fam. Our brother('s) company was just acquired by Capital One! Let us explain... Our founder, Ryan Landau, ha[...]

Everything you need to know about Detroit Startup Week
Grab your business cards and press those slacks, Techstars Startup Week Detroit is back and we're here to fill you in on the week's hidden (and not so[...]

Win 2 Free Tickets to Intermitten 2019
*UPDATE: GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED* Missed out on the fun? Our super generous friends at Intermitten want to give you $10 OFF your ticket! Just enter code C[...]

By Ryan Landau
State of Michigan Tech Compensation 2019
How much should I get paid? How much should I be paying? Thes are the questions we're asked everyday. But, like most important things, there's no one-[...]

By Ryan Landau
Introducing the Purpose Awards
We’re looking for the boldest minds, are you in? The startup community is no stranger to flattery. From executive techies to senior creatives, it seem[...]

By Ryan Landau
Don’t Miss the Detroit Virtual Job Fair!
Mark your calendars! Are you a local to Detroit and Southeastern Michigan? Are you an expat and want to move home? Do you want to be a local? We’ve go[...]

By Ryan Landau
Here’s what you need to know about Detroit Homecoming
Mary Kramer is the co-founder of Detroit Homecoming, a three-day, invite-only event where Detroit expats return to the city, get inspired, and imagine[...]

By Ryan Landau
Intermitten Conference
Mark your calendars, friends. Intermitten, the one-day tech conference created to unite, nurture, and celebrate the Midwest tech community is back for[...]

By Ryan Landau
Xeeva Raises Over $40 Million in Funding
Recently we surveyed our community asking what type of content you want to learn about and the top response was news from the local startup community.[...]

By Ryan Landau
November 2017: Detroit Startup Events & Recent News
Staying on top of Detroit startup events is kind of our thing. Why? Because the energy in Detroit’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is contagious. It’s vibr[...]

By Ryan Landau
October 2017: Detroit Startup Events + Recent News
At purpose.jobs, part of our job is staying involved in the local startup community. And we have to say: it feels pretty damned good. If you’ve ever w[...]