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Yik Yak Social App Herds Mizzou Threats

Yik Yak Social App Herds Mizzou Threats

“I'm going to stand my ground tomorrow and shoot every black person I see.” Since this post was directed to University of Missouri students on Tuesday, the anonymous, social media app, Yik Yak has been thrust into the national spotlight. With it, the Atlanta-based company has been

NCR Breaks Ground of Global Headquarters in Midtown

NCR Breaks Ground of Global Headquarters in Midtown

NCR, the Fortune 500, global leader in omni-channel solutions, did not let the rain dampen spirits as it broke ground of its future 22-story global headquarters last week. Located in the heart of Midtown Atlanta, the campus will be a symbol of NCR’s position as a worldwide

Reboot Your Career Week | 28 Energizing Events

Reboot Your Career Week | 28 Energizing Events

Get out of the office space and head to Ponce City Market for the inaugural Reboot Your Career Week hosted by General Assembly. Through 28 workshops and events - ranging from career negotiations to learning how to code - GA will prep you with the skills needed to stay competitive in today&

Roadie Delivers $10K Parcel Insurance through UPS Capital Deal

Roadie Delivers $10K Parcel Insurance through UPS Capital Deal

Roadie, the Atlanta-based neighbor-to-neighbor delivery network, boosted their shipping capabilities this week with news that they will be able to insure parcels up to $10,000 through UPS Capital, a subsidiary of the shipment goliath UPS. Dedicated to “sending stuff faster, cheaper and friendlier,” the crowdsourced delivery

Winding up for Success | Lessons from 500+ Pitches

Winding up for Success | Lessons from 500+ Pitches

Kevin Sandlin is a name any newcomer to the Atlanta startup community will quickly hear. He is an entrepreneur champion, living on the pulse of the Atlanta’s expanding tech startup ecosystem. Sandlin is the founder of the Atlanta Tech Blogs and a seven-time startup veteran, including one IPO

UX Design House Nine Labs Revs with Growth

UX Design House Nine Labs Revs with Growth

J Cornelius of Nine Labs knows a thing or two about how to grow a startup (which you can see from our previous feature). He built his first company in high school, later selling it and joining the team of a fledgling startup called CoffeeCup Software. Under his leadership, CoffeeCup

The 10 Billion Question | How AGCO Tech Feeds the World

The 10 Billion Question | How AGCO Tech Feeds the World

Since the advent of agriculture, farmers and entrepreneurs have been collaborating and utilizing technology to optimize growth and overcome the whims of Mother Nature. As challenges arise, including the ability to feed 10 billion people globally by 2050 (a 70% increase in global food production), AgTech is seeing a boom