DRIVIN Wins Chicago Innovation Award
DRIVIN, which operates an online marketplace for dealers to sell, search and buy used inventory, was named one of the winners at the 15th annual Chicago Innovation Awards, the firm announced this week.
CHICAGO — DRIVIN, which operates an online marketplace for dealers to sell, search and buy used inventory, was named one of the winners at the 15th annual Chicago Innovation Awards, the firm announced this week.
The mission of the Chicago Innovations Awards is to celebrate, educate, and connect innovators across all industries in the Chicago region.
"We are very proud to accept a Chicago Innovation Award, joining many fantastic Chicago-area companies that have been recognized over the years," said Kayne Grau, co-founder and CEO of DRIVIN. "DRIVIN has seen incredible momentum over the past year with our commitment to disrupting the traditional methods for acquiring and selling used car inventory, and we look forward to continuing to drive value for our dealer partners."
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