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AI Platform EliseAI Expands Into Chicago With New Office

5 days ago | builtinchicago.org | Ashley Bowden

EliseAI, an enterprise software provider, announced the opening of its new office in Chicago. The New York-based company develops conversational AI solutions to help companies automate customer service interactions in the property management sector. EliseAI’s new office in Chicago enhances its coast-to-coast presence.
6 Chicago Tech Companies That Prioritize Work-Life Balance

1 week ago | builtinchicago.org | Taylor Rose

Workplace flexibility is more than a nice perk. For many, workplace flexibility is the difference between getting to build the life they want and potentially missing out on moments that matter. Like when Jay Shell-Larson, director of data science and product analytics at Zoro, got some big news. “Last year, I got an unexpected — but life-changing — phone call,” Shell-Larson said.
Chicago’s F2 Strategy Acquires Fintech Company MD Solutions

1 week ago | builtinchicago.org | Ashley Bowden

Chicago-based F2 Strategy announced its acquisition of Florida-based fintech company MD Solutions. F2 Strategy is a wealth management company working to help investment firms improve their technological capabilities. MD Solutions is a managed services provider offering various investment operations and tech solutions for wealth managers, registered investment advisors, family offices and asset managers. All of MD Solution’s employees and projects will fully integrate into F2 Strategy.
Ahold Delhaize USA Appoints New Executive Leadership

2 weeks ago | builtinchicago.org | Ashley Bowden

Grocery retailer Ahold Delhaize USA recently enhanced its leadership team with two new promotions. Sanja Krajnovic has been appointed chief supply chain officer and Keith Nicks is the company’s new chief commercial and digital officer. ADUSA encompasses brands including Food Lion, The GIANT Company, Giant Food, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Krajnovic, previously the executive vice president of ADUSA Distribution and ADUSA Transportation, joined the company in 2022.
How These 3 Leaders Keep Arity’s Teams Moving Forward Together

3 weeks ago | builtinchicago.org | Olivia Mcclure

When Engineering Director Jeff Norton thinks about cross-functional collaboration at Arity, the television show Ted Lasso comes to mind. A quote from the show — “Be curious, not judgmental” — reminds him of how much he learns from his team members every workday and how important it is to understand their diverse perspectives. “Listening and trying to understand the challenges and constraints that my colleagues encounter helps me understand their decision-making and thought processes,” Norton said.
This Northwestern Mutual Leader is Reinventing the Way Organizations View Risk

4 weeks ago | builtinchicago.org | Olivia Mcclure

Photo: Northwestern Mutual Oritse J. Uku believes that anyone who becomes a leader should view it as a “calling,” not just an advantageous job opportunity. That’s why he brings so much passion to his role at Northwestern Mutual, where he serves as business information security officer for wealth and investment management and vice president of governance, risk, and compliance enterprise-wide. Uku has been honing his leadership craft for more than two decades.
Cargado Raises $12M Series A to Fuel Product Development

1 month ago | builtinchicago.org | Ashley Bowden

Cargado, a Chicago-based logistics company, has secured $12 million in a Series A funding round. The investment was led by LGVP with participation from others, including Conversion Capital and Assembly Ventures. The money will help enhance product development and expand the company’s integrated cross-border freight marketplace. Cargado aims to simplify cross-border logistics by reducing friction and promoting collaboration among logistics providers and carriers.
5 Tech Companies Hiring in Chicago Now

1 month ago | builtinchicago.org | Taylor Rose

Chicago has tech innovation built into its bones. Quite literally. From the World’s Fair laying the groundwork for innovation in 1893 to the forthcoming campus on Chicago’s south side, Chicago has a long history with innovation, and today’s tech scene in the Windy City is no different. The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce boasts that the area has the highest share of female founders in the world, with 34 percent of startups founded by women.
Inside 14 Chicago Tech Companies Where You Can Grow Professionally

2 months ago | builtinchicago.org | Taylor Rose

In 2025 it’s easy to feel like tech jobs are blooming and wilting at the same time. Software developer jobs saw a rise and fall, peaking in 2022 and dropping again in 2023, according to data from Indeed and Axios. On the other hand, Forbes reported that in 2025, AI engineering roles will likely be the top hiring priority. The article notes that 60 percent of U.S. tech managers are hiring for AI roles, nearly double what we saw in 2024.
2 Chicago Product Managers Share Their Secret to Leading a Successful Team | Built In Chicago

Feb 13, 2025 | builtinchicago.org | Taylor Rose

Chicago is built on great project management — literally. Engineers managed to reverse the flow of the Chicago River, and in doing so, marked the city for an important milestone in civil engineering in history. The Chicago River sits in a unique geological position. After the last ice age, the river sat on a tipping point between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River watersheds, meaning water flowed into both, depending on the weather.