Chicago's Tech Culture
Building a successful tech company outside Silicon Valley is not just possible; it's thriving in Chicago. Weekly letters to employees have become a vital tool for fostering culture and leadership as the company rapidly scales. Meanwhile, the discussion highlights a concerning trend of unaccountability among tech leaders, exemplified by the lack of repercussions for major decisions that impact society.In this clip
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