Silicon Heartland

Good morning and happy April!

Many coastal companies are expanding into the Midwest with new hubs in cities like Columbus, Detroit and Chicago.

?Veeva Systems is one of those Silicon Valley-founded tech companies finding huge success in the Midwest. Since opening in 2018, Veeva's Columbus hub now has 220 employees—and counting!?

Growing at an annual rate of 30%, Veeva is an amazing success story of a fast-growing coastal tech company finding incredible talent — and purpose — right here in the Midwest.

And it's just the beginning.

You can learn more about Veeva here.

?? Startup News

?? How T-CETRA is bridging the digital divide and serving the underbanked

There are over 84 million underbanked individuals in the U.S. These are folks who don’t have bank accounts or don’t have access to traditional banking. As society moves forward digitally, T-CETRA is on a mission to make sure these folks don’t get left behind. Learn more about T-CETRA’s technology and purpose, and their open jobs in Columbus. (Purpose Jobs)?

?? Triple Whale Raises $27.7M to Develop Default Ecommerce Operating System for Shopify Brands

Columbus startup Triple Whale announced last week it has raised $27.7 million in an extended Series A funding round. The round was led by Elephant VC and is the company’s first announced funding round since it was founded in May 2021. Triple Whale is the all-in-one operating system for Shopify brands, helping brands get a clear, quick, and transparent view into metrics that matter. (PR Newswire)?

?? VC investor Wheat to lead JPMorgan-backed Techstars Detroit accelerator

Techstars is returning to Detroit! It’s been two years since the startup accelerator halted its operations in Detroit, but now Techstars is returning to the Motor City with an accelerator led by tech and VC veteran Monica Wheat. The program will be powered by JP Morgan and is designed to provide equitable access, funding, and support for entrepreneurs who are Black, Hispanic and Latino, Indigenous American, and/or Pacific Islander who represent the diversity of our nation. The accelerator kicks off in September — deadline to apply is May 11th, 2022. (Crain’s Detroit)

?? Fueled by $17M fundraise, Greater Cincinnati startup inks two new acquisitions

On the heels of Stack Construction Technologies’ new $17 million funding round, the Cincy startup announced it acquired two companies: Bid Retriever and K-Ops, based in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, and Montreal, respectively. Stack Construction Technologies (a top startup to watch in 2022) offers web-based construction takeoff and estimating software for contractors, and these new partnerships will help Stack broaden its reach. (CincyInno, Purpose Jobs)

?? Wayne State and Global Detroit partner to bring international startups to Michigan?

Wayne State University and Global Detroit are launching a Global Entrepreneur-in-Residence (Global EIR). This partnership is aimed at helping immigrant and international entrepreneurs launch high-growth startups in Southeast Michigan. Global EIR places foreign-born startup founders at universities to teach and mentor. The founders, in turn, become eligible for an H-1B visa, enabling them to launch and grow their companies in metro Detroit, attracting and keeping talent in Michigan. (Wayne State University)

?? Featured Company: Veeva

?? Growth Opportunity | ?? Innovation | ?? Great Benefits

?You may have never heard of Veeva Systems, but you’ve certainly heard of the companies it supports: Pfizer, Moderna, Eli Lilly, Merck, Bayer, and over a thousand more emerging biotechs. Veeva Systems is on a mission to help companies like these bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

?And as a Public Benefit Corporation, Veeva is on a mission to do right by everyone involved, including their employees. Veeva is creating an amazing place to work by offering fantastic benefits, growth opportunities, and a supportive and empowering work environment.?

Veeva is hiring, so if you’re looking for a mission-driven tech company that puts its people first, learn more and apply now.

Learn more and apply to Veeva here.

?? Who's Hiring??

• Aware is hiring a Software Engineer and 2 other jobs — Columbus
• NetWorks Group is hiring a Business Development Representative — Remote
• BrandXR is hiring a Mid-Level Front End UI Engineer and 2 other jobs — Remote
• AdAdapted is hiring a Content Marketing Manager and 7 other jobs — Ann Arbor
• FUTUREBANK is hiring a Senior Site Reliability Engineer and 3 other jobs — Detroit
• GreenLancer is hiring a Sales Development Representative and 7 other jobs — Remote
• Red Ventures is hiring a Senior UX Researcher and 12 other jobs — Remote
• Hush is hiring a Front-End Developer (ReactJS) and 1 other job — Detroit

You can explore all startup and tech jobs here. Looking for top talent? Post jobs for free.

?? Featured Events

?? Spring Reboot: Detroit Tech Happy Hour

Thursday, April 14th: We’re so excited to be joining our friends at Altimetrik Collider for their upcoming happy hour! We’re shaking off the frost and welcoming in the Spring with a party at Altimetrik’s downtown Detroit office! Delicious catering, jams that make you dance, and good vibes all around. All tech innovators are welcome to this in-person (extended) happy hour. We hope to see you there!

?? Ohio Tech Summit

Saturday, April 23rd: Mark your calendars — the Ohio Tech Summit 22 is coming to Cleveland on April 23rd! Join OhioX for a full day of content and experiences. Tune into high-profile speakers, watch tech demos, and network with others in the Ohio tech community. Get your ticket today!

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-Ryan and the Purpose Jobs fam?