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03.08.2022

World Business Chicago and CoinFlip host first-ever ThinkChicago Fintech Summit

One of Chicago’s leading fintech companies attracts talent through World Business Chicago’s national STEM program

World Business Chicago joined CoinFlip,the world’s leading Bitcoin ATM operator, for ThinkChicago’s first-ever fintech summit. Founded in 2015, CoinFlip was recently named one of fastest-growing companies in Chicago by Crain’s. With their global HQ in Chicago, CoinFlip is quickly expanding its headcount across all departments with a focus on local, diverse university talent.

As World Business Chicago’s national STEM talent attraction and retention program, ThinkChicago connects top-tier, diverse, talent from across Chicago and around the country with career opportunities in Chicago’s thriving tech & innovation ecosystem. Anchor partners include the University of Illinois System and City Colleges of Chicago, and CoinFlip is the 2022 presenting sponsor. 

The virtual event welcomed students from various Chicago and Illinois universities to connect directly with CoinFlip’s talent recruitment team. ConFlip Founder and Chief Advisor Daniel Polotsky delivered keynote remarks about his entrepreneurial journey, the changing landscape of crypto, and CoinFlip’s success in Chicago. He answered attendee’s questions regarding company culture and growth.

Learn more about World Business Chicago’s ThinkChicago program here.

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