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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on March 27, 2025

Inside an Austin Startup’s Plan to Tackle Homelessness With Flex Shelters

Kiro Action’s founder describes the startup as “a social good enterprise masquerading as a for-profit company.”

Inside an Austin Startup’s Plan to Tackle Homelessness With Flex Shelters
Kelly O'Halloran Kelly O'Halloran
Updated on March 27, 2025

As Winter Nears, This Company Is Ramping Up Employee Mental-Health Support

As winter approaches, people susceptible to SAD will also have to manage the ongoing uncertainty surrounding COVID-19. Feelings of isolation are bound to intensify as the need for social distancing makes the holidays even more difficult for some. It’ll be important for companies to step up and make sure their employees are taking care of themselves. 

As Winter Nears, This Company Is Ramping Up Employee Mental-Health Support
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Built In Staff Built In Staff
Updated on March 27, 2025

NinjaOne Raises $231.5M Series C at $1.9B Valuation

The cybersecurity company works to help businesses manage endpoint devices across their organization.

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Lucas Dean Lucas Dean
Updated on March 27, 2025

Hiring Now: Sonar Is Building a Team That’s Passionate About Clean Code

This Austin company is building out a team of tech professionals who are passionate about clean code.

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Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on March 27, 2025

Bumble’s Successful IPO, UpEquity Raised $25M, and More Austin Tech News

The Austin tech scene came alive with new developments last week. Read more about the latest venture raises and more. This is the Built In Austin weekly refresh.

Bumble’s Successful IPO, UpEquity Raised $25M, and More Austin Tech News
Updated on March 27, 2025

The Advice These Engineering Leaders Wish They’d Heard When They First Became Managers

An engineering manager and director of engineering share the biggest lessons they’ve learned since becoming managers.

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Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on March 27, 2025

StellarFi Raises $15M Series A to Double Headcount

The company will also launch new features for its credit-building platform.

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