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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Published on March 23, 2026

Inside SciPlay’s Hiring Process: How Structured Interviews and Clear Criteria Reduce Bias

Learn how SciPlay structures its hiring process with clear communication, defined success criteria and bias-aware interview practices to create a fair and human candidate experience.

Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on March 19, 2026

Consumer Engagement Platform Avtal Raises $24M in Funding

The company’s seed and Series A rounds will help it advance its platform for debt collection agencies.

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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on March 17, 2026

How Imprivata’s Mission-Driven Culture Supports Secure Access in Healthcare and Other Critical Industries

Imprivata teams build secure access technologies for high-stakes industries like healthcare, manufacturing and transportation, creating solutions that help frontline workers access critical systems quickly and securely.

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Taylor Rose Taylor Rose
Updated on March 13, 2026

A Day in the Life of a Partner Sales Manager on Braze’s Japan Alliance Team

Mizuki Hiramatsu shares what it’s like to manage the partner lifecycle at Braze, including daily responsibilities, cross-functional collaboration, AI-powered workflows and how he measures success on the Japan Alliance team.

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Kelly O'Halloran Kelly O'Halloran
Updated on March 06, 2026

6 Austin Chatbot Startups and Tech Companies You Should Know

These Austin chatbot startups are building conversational AI tools for customer service, recruiting and internal collaboration.

6 Austin Chatbot Startups and Tech Companies You Should Know
Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on March 03, 2026

What It’s Like Working on BAE Systems’ AI-Powered Military Tech

BAE Systems technologists are leveraging AI and immersive virtual environments to redefine military training — and unlock mission-driven careers for life.

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Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on March 02, 2026

Akave Launches Cloud Offering With $6.65M in Funding

The company offers a compute-agnostic storage solution that grants enterprises increased control over their data.

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Mia Goulart Mia Goulart
Updated on February 27, 2026

6 Companies With Great Work-Life Balance Hiring Software Engineers in Austin

Beyond the festivals and food trucks lies one of the fastest-growing tech hubs in the country, where many companies have placed greater emphasis on how work fits into life.

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Mia Goulart Mia Goulart
Updated on February 25, 2026

SAM Companies Acquires Inland Geodetics

The acquisition enhances SAM’s ability to support infrastructure initiatives across water, transportation and public sector markets.

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Alyssa Schroer Alyssa Schroer
Updated on February 20, 2026

96 Software Companies in Austin You Should Know

These Austin software companies are making strides in industries from artificial intelligence to cybersecurity.

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