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Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Published on April 03, 2025

Chef Robotics Raises $43.1M to Deploy Automated Robots

The company will invest the Series A in expanding its go-to-market team and enhancing its AI model.

Lucas Dean Lucas Dean
Updated on April 03, 2025

How BlackLine’s Vibrant ERGs Reflect an Inclusive Culture

When every employee brings something different to the table, it's a strategic advantage.

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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on April 03, 2025

Meet the Leader at Crunchyroll Helping Carve Out a More Equitable Future For Tech

SVP of Product Sree Kaushik shares her lifelong passion for tech, her leadership vision and the work being done to instill inclusion at the company.

Meet the Leader at Crunchyroll Helping Carve Out a More Equitable Future For Tech
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Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on April 03, 2025

Apple Acquires Virtual Reality Startup NextVR for Undisclosed Amount

Apple reportedly plans to release its own augmented reality headset in the next couple of years, but both companies have been tight lipped about what lies ahead as a result of this acquisition.

Apple Acquires Virtual Reality Startup NextVR for Undisclosed Amount
Updated on April 03, 2025

How Disney’s Tech Teams Drive Innovation in a Time of Crisis

The coronavirus pandemic threatened two of its key projects, prompting a wave of innovation at the entertainment giant.

How Disney’s Tech Teams Drive Innovation in a Time of Crisis
Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on April 03, 2025

Behind the Build: Self-Custody Solution Bitkey Offers Bitcoin Owners Greater Safety and Control

Proto Lead Thomas Templeton describes how his team created a new self-custody bitcoin wallet and what this means for “the future of our global, digital economy.”

Behind the Build: Self-Custody Solution Bitkey Offers Bitcoin Owners Greater Safety and Control
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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on April 03, 2025

New Hires at Warner Bros. Discovery Drive Impact From the Start

An engineer at the media company describes his career journey, the most impactful projects he’s tackled so far and the ways he connects with his teammates.

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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on April 03, 2025

Meet 3 Tech Leaders at GoodRx Fostering Empowering Team Cultures

Learn how a focus on impact, growth and connection drive progress on the company’s engineering, product and data teams.

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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on April 03, 2025

People First: How Balance, Connection and Growth Power ‘The Wipfli Way’

Three team members describe how the financial consulting firm’s people-first culture empowers employees to take the lead in their professional and personal lives.

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