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Page Vault Inc. is a Chicago-based company that provides a software solution designed for legal professionals to capture web content, including social media, corporate websites, and blog posts, in a forensically defensible and legally admissible manner. Founded in 2013, Page Vault offers a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service platform that allows users to archive web pages as they appear online, preserving essential metadata and generating easy-to-print PDF documents. Its solution is particularly beneficial for those working in intellectual property, family law, insurance defense, general litigation, and website compliance. The company serves a diverse clientele, including law firms, government offices, corporate general counsels, insurance providers, legal consulting companies, solo practitioners, eDiscovery firms, and non-profit organizations.

Appcast, Inc. is a provider of innovative job advertising solutions aimed at employers, recruitment firms, and job sites. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Lebanon, New Hampshire, with additional offices in Boston, Massachusetts; Minsk, Belarus; and Fredericton, Canada, the company offers a range of products designed to enhance recruitment efforts. Its Clickcast platform allows agencies and job boards to manage recruitment media from a centralized location, while Xcelerate serves as a job advertising exchange for employers and select agencies. The Ad Manager functions as a hub for performance job ads, and the Exchange solution connects employers with active job seekers. Appcast also provides targeted employment brand advertising to reach specific candidate communities. Operating under a pay-per-applicant model, Appcast aims to revolutionize recruitment advertising through data-driven and programmatic technology, enabling effective promotion of job openings across numerous platforms. As of July 2019, Appcast operates as a subsidiary of StepStone Deutschland GmbH.

Rivet Radio, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that creates and distributes audio news and feature stories on a global scale. It offers a range of products, including business podcasts, national and international news, corporate reports, and training materials for employee communications and compliance. Rivet provides an API that allows businesses to access and integrate its audio content into their own distribution channels, enhancing their communication strategies. Additionally, the company produces custom branded audio content for corporate websites and offers a mobile app that delivers personalized audio news. Founded in 2012 and originally known as HearHere Radio, Rivet has established itself as a notable player in the audio news industry, providing services that cater to both individual consumers and enterprise clients.

Rivet Radio, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that creates and distributes audio news and feature stories on a global scale. It offers a range of products, including business podcasts, national and international news, corporate reports, and training materials for employee communications and compliance. Rivet provides an API that allows businesses to access and integrate its audio content into their own distribution channels, enhancing their communication strategies. Additionally, the company produces custom branded audio content for corporate websites and offers a mobile app that delivers personalized audio news. Founded in 2012 and originally known as HearHere Radio, Rivet has established itself as a notable player in the audio news industry, providing services that cater to both individual consumers and enterprise clients.

Rivet Radio, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that creates and distributes audio news and feature stories on a global scale. It offers a range of products, including business podcasts, national and international news, corporate reports, and training materials for employee communications and compliance. Rivet provides an API that allows businesses to access and integrate its audio content into their own distribution channels, enhancing their communication strategies. Additionally, the company produces custom branded audio content for corporate websites and offers a mobile app that delivers personalized audio news. Founded in 2012 and originally known as HearHere Radio, Rivet has established itself as a notable player in the audio news industry, providing services that cater to both individual consumers and enterprise clients.

RIVS, Inc. is a Chicago-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in providing cloud-based digital interviewing software solutions. The company’s flagship product, RIVS, is a web-based platform that facilitates digital written, voice, and video interviews. In addition to automated interviewing options, RIVS offers tools for scheduling live interviews, which include voice, video, and in-person formats. The software aims to streamline the hiring process for organizations by minimizing low-value activities, such as coordinating interview schedules and reducing the time spent interviewing unsuitable candidates.

Positivity, LLC is a training and education company based in Arlington Heights, Illinois, founded in 2012. It specializes in developing programs aimed at enhancing workplace productivity, positivity, and work ethics. The company employs evidence-based positive psychology to create psychological and emotional intelligence exercises tailored for organizations. Positivity offers personalized coaching through certified coaches who engage with employees at all levels, fostering the development of new habits and providing motivation. By focusing on these aspects, Positivity aims to help companies cultivate a healthier work environment, ultimately reducing employee turnover and improving overall organizational effectiveness.