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Jenny Lyons-Cunha Jenny Lyons-Cunha
Published on March 27, 2025

In It Together: John Deere’s ABLEd ERG Provides a Supportive Space for Its Differently Abled Employees

For many, chronic illness is a lifelong journey. John Deere’s Karla Kleve discussed how the company’s ABLEd ERG provides employees with differing abilities a platform to share their stories, advocate for inclusion and exchange resources.

Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on March 27, 2025

How Udemy’s New Generative AI Tool is Steering the Transition to a Skills-Based Economy

Three team members involved in the product’s creation describe the work that has gone into its development, its impact on organizations and the company’s plans for a GenAI-fueled future.

How Udemy’s New Generative AI Tool is Steering the Transition to a Skills-Based Economy
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Jenny Lyons-Cunha Jenny Lyons-Cunha
Updated on March 27, 2025

How Udemy’s Culture of Curiosity Drives Fulfilling Career Growth

From job interview to cross-functional collaboration to grand career pivots, Udemy employees who lead with humility and open-mindedness enjoy endless opportunities for career growth.

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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on March 27, 2025

How General Motors is Steering a ‘Transformative Period’ for the Automotive Industry

Relying on a “one-team attitude” toward product development and a suite of tools and practices, GM’s technologists delivered a solution that will redefine the driver experience.

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Brigid Hogan Brigid Hogan
Updated on March 27, 2025

How Dropbox’s People-First Culture Fosters Connection and Growth

Built In heard from three women leading Dropbox’s inclusive culture about how the company supports growth and opportunity for all.

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Taylor Rose Taylor Rose
Updated on March 27, 2025

How Do You Support LGBTQIA+ Teammates Around the World? Braze’s ERG Has Some Ideas

An interview with the president of Pride@Braze diving into how the ERG meets the different needs of global LGBTQIA+ employees.

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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on March 27, 2025

Dropbox’ New AI and ML Lead the Company’s Evolution

Built In spoke to one of Dropbox’ newest leaders, VP of Engineering for New Initiatives Geoff Hulten, about his love for AI and ML, and how he sees it driving the company’s future.

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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on March 27, 2025

Cultivating Cybersecurity at John Deere

Meet the leaders ‘building security into the DNA of John Deere’ through the company’s Cyber Security Defense Center and its security training and awareness team.

Cultivating Cybersecurity at John Deere
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Gordon Gottsegen Gordon Gottsegen
Updated on March 27, 2025

Collaboration Tool Miro Raises $50M to Thrive in the Age of Remote Work

Over five million people use Miro, from companies like Dell, Cisco, Salesforce and PwC.

Collaboration Tool Miro Raises $50M to Thrive in the Age of Remote Work
Gordon Gottsegen Gordon Gottsegen
Updated on March 27, 2025

Brightwheel Raises $55M as Schools Look for Digital Learning Solutions

Brightwheel gained thousands of new customers over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, and is growing to meet the surge in demand.

Brightwheel Raises $55M as Schools Look for Digital Learning Solutions

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