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Sara Thiel

Illinois

Senior Associate Editor at Built In

Sr Assoc Editor at @BuiltIn. PhD. Recovering academic. Texas export. Former Chicago dweller turned suburban mother of two. Wish I had hot takes. She/her

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  • 1 week ago | builtin.com | Sara Thiel |With AI

    Legal technology has moved from a niche category to a strategic priority across the global legal industry. At the heart of this transformation is a wave of artificial intelligence, natural language processing (NLP) and automation tools reshaping everything from document review and contract analysis to immigration filings and litigation forecasting.

  • 4 weeks ago | builtin.com | Sara Thiel |With AI

    AVA Propulsion designs and builds hybrid and electric propulsion systems for uncrewed aerial vehicles, or UAVs. Its San Antonio team develops large multirotor platforms capable of transporting payloads of over 200 pounds, primarily serving commercial, defense and agricultural sectors. Its in-house hardware and software teams design propulsion systems and control software that aim to lower operational costs for commercial and defense applications.

  • 4 weeks ago | builtin.com | Sara Thiel |With AI

    Melbourne, Florida, sits at the heart of Florida’s Space Coast, a region historically pivotal in America’s aerospace achievements. Today, Melbourne continues this legacy, rapidly emerging as a vibrant aerospace hub due to sustained growth driven by key government initiatives and private sector innovations.

  • 4 weeks ago | builtin.com | Sara Thiel |With AI

    Discover how Eugene’s research institutions and regional tech investments are powering innovation in software, clean tech and digital services. Published on May. 29, 2025 Eugene, Oregon, long known for its ties to education and the outdoors, is emerging as a growing hub for regional tech innovation.

  • 4 weeks ago | builtin.com | Sara Thiel |With AI

    The Dallas area has become a vital node in the United States defense ecosystem, thanks to its mix of high-tech infrastructure, skilled workforce and proximity to major air and land transportation routes. The city is home to a network of established contractors, emerging defense tech startups and key aerospace players, many of which have deep ties to federal agencies like the Department of Defense and NASA.

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Sara BT Thiel @Sara_BT_Thiel
11 Nov 22

If this is to be my last tweet, please let me remind you that @shahidkapoor's performance in @VishalBhardwaj's HAIDER is the best Hamlet out there and this is the best version/imagining of The Mousetrap ever made. No, I will not be taking questions. https://t.co/VfpWrjr2M2

Sara BT Thiel
Sara BT Thiel @Sara_BT_Thiel
2 Nov 22

I've just learned that some wonderful scholars have started an award in honor of our dear friend, the late Po-Hsien Chu, through @ASTRtweets. You can learn more about the award and, if you are so inclined, donate to the fund here: https://t.co/CYU8sDTb74

Sara BT Thiel
Sara BT Thiel @Sara_BT_Thiel
6 Oct 22

My wonderful colleague @charlileftclues was part of a mass layoff at Built In this week. If you know of anyone looking for a great writer who also happens to be lovely to work with, send them my way. Charli is great and anyone would be lucky to work with them.

Charli Renken
Charli Renken @charlileftclues

If you know anywhere hiring people who are good with words, let me know. Likewise, if there’s something happening in your community you want more people to know about, message me. I’m open for pitches. 2/2