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Coding bootcamp Flatiron School opens up branch in Chicago 2

By Michael Krumholtz November 18, 2018

The New York-based Flatiron School, part of the WeWork umbrella, is opening up shop in Chicago. The coding bootcamp that has campuses all over the world, including its headquarters in New York City where it was founded in 2012, should start offering classes next spring, according to...

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Pittsburgh robotics company raises $20 million in funding 3

By Michael Krumholtz November 15, 2018

Pittsburgh's own IAM Robotics has raised $20 million in its latest venture funding round, according...

This Illinois startup wants to change your office to fit your company’s needs 4

By Michael Krumholtz November 13, 2018

Office design firm Cubicle Concepts has been remaking workspaces in an effort to enhance...

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C-Tribe Festival to highlight Canada’s tech diversity 5

By Michael Krumholtz November 8, 2018

Startups and entrepreneurs north of the border are ready to showcase their worth at a five-day...

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Wisconsin accelerator raises $15 million for startups in state 6

By Michael Krumholtz November 5, 2018

An influential Wisconsin accelerator is raising $15 million from area investors. The report from...

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Purdue University student-founded startup looks to help blind students succeed 7

By Michael Krumholtz November 1, 2018

A pair of students at Indiana's Purdue University have created a startup that looks to...

Influential Chicago tech leaders launch P33 initiative to solidify the city’s startup future 8

By Michael Krumholtz October 28, 2018

A pair of influential Chicago tech figures announced this week the launching of the P33 initiative...

The Midwest stands out in recent rankings analysis by neighborhood and real estate resource startup HomeArea 9

By Sam Brake Guia October 27, 2018

It is no surprise that the Midwest is home to a more relaxed, down to earth and affordable style of...

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Chicago medical marijuana company nets $120 million in funding 10

By Michael Krumholtz October 23, 2018

Verano Holdings in Chicago has raised $120 million in its latest funding round. The medical...

Stephen Lowisz, CEO of Michigan Based 21 LEAP, Launches A Concise Compendium of Proven Sales Principles 11

By Techli Team October 19, 2018

The Midwest has consistently demonstrated a tenacity unlike other parts of the US. Even as startup...

Minnesota fund investing in women’s health startups bags $1.2 million investment 12

By Michael Krumholtz October 19, 2018

A Minnesota-based investment fund that wants to invest in women's health startups in the area has a...

New Indie Film “Exposure”, Filmed in Wisconsin, Brings Agile Methodology to the Big Screen 13

By Sam Brake Guia October 19, 2018

The Midwest has a certain edge when it comes to the production of indie projects. From The...

Could a Missouri hyperloop soon become a reality? 14

By Michael Krumholtz October 17, 2018

Hyperloops coming through the Midwest have become a big subject over the years and are seen by some...

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Danish customer service software company opens up new offices in its Midwest hub of Wisconsin 15

By Michael Krumholtz October 16, 2018

A popular customer service software company called Zendesk is creating a bridge to the Midwest...