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Purdue University student-founded startup looks to help blind students succeed 2

By Michael Krumholtz November 1, 2018

A pair of students at Indiana's Purdue University have created a startup that looks to revolutionize the way blind people are able to study. The startup, called HaptImage, aims to allow visually impaired students to study science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). It was founded by...

Influential Chicago tech leaders launch P33 initiative to solidify the city’s startup future 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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? 9

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 10

By Michael Krumholtz October 16, 2018

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

Cincinnati surges as an attractive destination for tech jobs, survey finds 11

By Michael Krumholtz October 13, 2018

A new survey from the Indianapolis-based group Powderkeg polled more than 150 tech CEOs, workers,...

NSA whistleblowers come out of retirement to launch data intelligence startup 12

By Michael Krumholtz October 8, 2018

If you’re looking for an ordinary story of Silicon Valley startup founders, then keep looking,...

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Detroit construction safety startup earns $20 million in funding 13

By Michael Krumholtz October 7, 2018

Guardhat, a Detroit-based startup that aims to protect construction workers with durable and safe...

Columbus and St. Louis rank as top two rising cities for startups in Forbes poll 14

By Michael Krumholtz October 3, 2018

Two of the most important cities in the Midwest are being recognized for their up-and-coming...

Can the Midwest lead the way in today’s growing Healthcare Enterprise Software? 15

By Sam Brake Guia September 25, 2018

According to a recent report, Healthcare Enterprise Software is quickly on the rise. As an...