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Mia Goulart Mia Goulart
Published on January 06, 2026

8am Announces 3 Executive Leadership Appointments

The professional services technology provider is strengthening its leadership team across technology, operations and go-to-market strategy.

Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on January 05, 2026

What It’s Like to Work in Sales at Udemy: A People-First, High-Impact Team

Udemy sales leaders share how collaboration, learning and trust help teams grow their careers while driving real impact for learners worldwide.

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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on December 31, 2025

Engineering the Future: Inside Citadel Securities’ Early Adoption of C++26

Technical Fellow Herb Sutter explains how the newest version of C++ is driving efficiency, reliability and resiliency in global trading.

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Taylor Rose Taylor Rose
Updated on December 29, 2025

How SailPoint Leads Agentic AI Security — and What It’s Like to Work Behind the Innovation

SailPoint leaders share how they’re securing the next era of AI agents, expanding identity security and creating a high-impact culture grounded in ownership, innovation and fast-moving teamwork.

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Updated on December 18, 2025

Last Energy Raises $100M Series C to Scale Microreactor Production

The nuclear technology company will use the funding to complete its pilot project and prepare for commercial reactor deployment.

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Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on December 17, 2025

AI Code Company Sonar Appoints New Chief Product Officer

Ori Yitzhaki brings 15 years of experience in enterprise software to his new role.

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Taylor Rose Taylor Rose
Updated on December 11, 2025

What Mission-Driven Work Looks Like at Edtech Companies Aceable and ReUp Education

Professionals from Aceable and ReUp Education share how their purposeful work matters to customers, communities and employees. 

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Updated on December 05, 2025

27 Top Austin Fintech Companies and Startups You Should Know

These Austin fintechs are pushing the finance industry forward.

25 Top Austin Fintech Companies and Startups You Should Know
Conlan Carter Conlan Carter
Updated on December 02, 2025

Acrisure Innovation Leadership: How the Company's Problem-Solvers Tackled a Website Redesign on a Tight Deadline

As a “company of entrepreneurs,” this team knows a thing or two about getting things done quickly. Inside their culture of communication, ownership and smart prioritization.

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Updated on December 02, 2025

Upside Company Culture: How the Company Transforms Everyday Purchases into Greater Change

The Washington D.C.-headquartered company has driven $300 million in savings for users and $650 million in profit for merchants since its founding in 2016, all while committing 1 percent of its revenue to sustainability initiatives.

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