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Stephen Ostrowski

Published on March 27, 2025

Collaboration Everywhere, Team Anywhere

As the creator of software tools like Jira, Confluence and Trello, Atlassian knows collaboration. Three employees share how the company’s “Team Anywhere” distributed work model has improved their work and lives — without sacrificing connection.

Olivia McClure

Updated on March 27, 2025

‘Successful From the Start’ — What Makes Babylist’s Remote Culture Stand Out

Three team members describe how the company’s culture cultivates a focus on productivity, connection, respect and work-life balance.

Brigid Hogan

Updated on March 27, 2025

Why Skills Matter: Udemy’s Journey Toward a Future-Ready Workforce

The focus on skills rather than traditional credentials at Udemy empowers employees to pursue meaningful careers and unlocks new pathways for growth.

Olivia McClure

Updated on March 27, 2025

What Makes 2K’s Grad Programs ‘A Golden Ticket Into The Gaming Industry’

Learn how the company’s immersive grad programs give participants the tools they need to build successful careers in game development and publishing.

Brigid Hogan

Updated on March 27, 2025

Udemy is ‘Where Differences are Seen as Strengths’

Three Udemy leaders share how their work furthers belonging, equity, diversity and inclusion for their colleagues and every Udemy user.

Updated on March 27, 2025

This Braze Manager Has Been Learning and Growing Every Day — for Almost 7 Years

Nick Robin, a former Big Four consultant, began his tech career at Braze and continues to build it there thanks to the ample opportunities he has to make an impact and grow his skill set.

Updated on March 27, 2025

Oracle and Reka Partner to Build Enterprise AI Solutions

Reka, an AI innovator based in Sunnyvale, will expand its global reach through the partnership.

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Jenny Lyons-Cunha

Updated on March 27, 2025

Not Your Grandparent’s Farm Equipment: How John Deere’s Global IT Initiatives Are Helping to Revolutionize the Farming Industry

From CVML to digital twinning, John Deere is perpetually reimagining the future of farming. Built In sat down with Principal Architects Alok Kumar and Jason Wallin to learn more about the IT projects supporting the vision of “helping life leap forward.”