Alyssa Schroer

Updated on May 16, 2024

Downtown Chicago is home to some of the world’s top tech companies. Here are a few.

Alyssa Schroer

Updated on April 30, 2024

These are the top software companies that are helping make Chicago a thriving hub for tech.

Check out this list of the top companies making Chicago a vibrant tech hub.

Alyssa Schroer

Updated on May 16, 2024

Downtown Chicago is home to some of the world’s top tech companies. Here are a few.

Alyssa Schroer

Updated on April 30, 2024

These are the top software companies that are helping make Chicago a thriving hub for tech.

Sprout Social, a Chicago-based social media management platform, priced its IPO at $17 a share.

Built In Staff

Updated on November 07, 2023

At Sprout Social, engineers are routinely rotated into and out of troubleshooting roles for two reasons: to reduce burnout and to collaborate on fixing vulnerabilities.

Remote interviews have their own unique quirks, challenges and qualities. These HR professionals shared how candidates can navigate them.

“Doing a few things really, really well is going to get our customers a lot more value than doing a bunch of things sort of mediocre.” Leaders at Sprout Social shared why, in the fast-paced world of social media, a considered approach pays off.

As teams at six Chicago companies take on exciting projects, they’re looking for top tech talent. Learn what it takes to secure a position on these growing teams.

Olivia McClure

Updated on February 02, 2023

Being an ally means making sure women’s voices are heard — and amplified. Hear from nine local women in tech on how people can be better allies for women in the workplace. 

Jenny Lyons-Cunha

Updated on December 21, 2022

Developing sales acumen is equal parts nurturing natural talent, keeping an eye on trends and offering intentional coaching. Leaders from Box and Sprout Social explain how.

Software engineering leaders share which bad habits coders should avoid and why clean code is crucial.

The tech industry is known for its focus on collaboration, which means that when it comes to the job search, finding the right team is as important as finding the right company and role. But how do you know when you’ve found the perfect fit?

Brigid Hogan

Updated on June 16, 2022

Sprout Social and Jellyvision share how they are prioritizing flexibility, communication and learning opportunities for their employees.

Now that flexible and remote-work policies are becoming the norm, companies are adapting their hiring practices to the virtual office.

How can managers make individual feedback sessions with their teams more meaningful — whether it’s a fun conversation or a serious one? To find out, Built In Chicago connected with seven local leaders who have mastered the art of providing constructive feedback to their teams in a remote environment.

These companies offer new employees much more than just a change of scenery.

“If our values aren’t maintained, the culture will erode. If the culture erodes, we will not be able to execute our vision.”

Tyler Holmes

Updated on July 20, 2021

Explore what tech stacks and projects drive their employees to success.

If you build it, they will come — but you still have to close the deal.

Many salespeople don’t need the office to thrive.

Rapid growth caused long meetings and lots of confusion. So Sprout turned to Spotify’s team structure for inspiration.

Feeling challenged and fulfilled in your career is important, but there are other things that matter in life, too. Employers are starting to catch on to that fact, and some are responding with policies that don't make employees choose between work and family.

Parental leave is becoming one of the most important perks in business, and the tech industry is pushing for some much-needed change.

Building standout software starts with choosing the right tools. But that decision depends a lot on the kinds of problems you’re solving.

JANUARY 2017: Everyone knows January is a time for new beginnings, which make it one of the best times to look for a new job.

We spoke with Chicago sales leaders about the secret tricks that help them succeed.

In the tech world, good salespeople are just as important as good developers and designers. After all, it’s the techies who build the product but the sales team that gets it into the hands of paying customers.

If you're looking to attract the best tech talent out there, it's important to keep your employees healthy and happy. These leading Chicago tech companies offer their employees everything from healthy snacks to yoga classes, paintball outings, wall-sit contests and company bicycles.

Chicago tech companies finished 2018 on a high note, raising $118 million in new funding in December.

Here are the 10 companies that raised the most funding in 2018.

These 15 tech companies made the biggest leaps on the 2017 Built In Chicago Top 100 list.

River North and the West Loop play home to fledgling startups galore. But once tech companies really start revving their engines, many of them turn their sights on the bustling heart of Chicago’s economy: the Loop. Here’s a glance at seven of the Loop’s sexiest tech offices — and they’re all hiring.

When you live in a place with winters as bitter as Chicago's, the few summer months we have are a precious opportunity to soak up some sun and get out and about. In recognition of that fact, many companies offer their employees extra time off to take advantage of the sunshine while it lasts. But in addition to taking time off, many Chicagoans like to soak up the sun during work hours, too. Here's how they do it.