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Page Vault Inc. is a Chicago-based company that offers a cloud-based 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, the platform enables users to archive web pages as they appear online, preserving essential metadata and generating easily printable PDF documents. This service is utilized by a diverse clientele, including law firms, government offices, corporate legal departments, insurance providers, and legal consultants, across various fields such as intellectual property, family law, and compliance. Page Vault's solution simplifies the process of capturing web content, providing a trusted third-party chain of custody that meets the needs of professionals requiring reliable evidence for use in U.S. courts.

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, established in 2012. It specializes in providing programs aimed at enhancing employee productivity, positivity, and work ethics. The company employs evidence-based positive psychology to design psychological and emotional intelligence exercises that help organizations attract and retain talent. Through certified coaches, Positivity offers personalized one-on-one coaching sessions, fostering the development of new habits and motivation among employees at all levels. The company's initiatives are focused on creating healthier workplace environments, ultimately contributing to reduced employee turnover and improved organizational performance.