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Techstars Atlanta Takes Off with Tyler Scriven as Second Leadership Hire

Techstars Atlanta Takes Off with Tyler Scriven as Second Leadership Hire

The Techstars Atlanta team is packing startup punch with the appointment of Silicon Valley transplant Tyler Scriven as a new director. Scriven, who previously served as chief of staff and head of operations at Palantir Technologies in Palo Alto, joins Michael Cohn, as the second leadership hire for the global

Amazon & Accel Rally for Routers with $12.5M Investment in Luma

Amazon & Accel Rally for Routers with $12.5M Investment in Luma

WiFi startup, Luma has raised a $12.5 million Series A investment with backing from Amazon, Accel, and others. Accel led the round, adding its Partner Brian O’Malley to the Luma board of directors. The new capital catapults the Atlanta-based startup’s total funding to-date to nearly $16 million.

Lawpreneur Jessi Patton Helps Startups Sidestep Legal Licks

Lawpreneur Jessi Patton Helps Startups Sidestep Legal Licks

Jessi Patton flips the stereotype of power and money hungry lawyers with good-natured warmth. Her deep knowledge and passion for dishing up legal advice come with quiet laughs, broad smiles, and a hearty handshake. Patton goes against the norm. And her integrity and honesty make her a special person to

Atlanta Raining Money

Q1 2016 | First Quarter Bounce for Georgia Startup Funding

From $75 million via Google Capital to a $1.25 million nod from legendary VC Tim Draper, funding to Georgia companies has flowed in from near and far, earning the Peach State the bitter and sweet sum of $340-plus million* raised during the first quarter of 2016. Here's

Techstars Atlanta Appoints Entrepreneur Michael Cohn as First Managing Director

Techstars Atlanta Appoints Entrepreneur Michael Cohn as First Managing Director

Leadership has launched for Techstars Atlanta with the appointment of its first managing director, Michael Cohn. The startup veteran will ignite the global accelerator program, set to begin this summer, by establishing its strategic direction, recruiting and selecting startups, and working with stakeholders across the Techstars global network. Cohn has

Yik Yak Founders Find Their Herd in Atlanta, Steer Toward Product Progress

Yik Yak Founders Find Their Herd in Atlanta, Steer Toward Product Progress

"Community" is a word that bounces with a beat when speaking with Brooks Buffington and Tyler Droll, the founders of the social media app, Yik Yak. It drives their focus, inspires product development, and centers them amidst occasional controversy. It's not a word you necessarily hear

CloudTags Placed in Crate & Barrel, Moves Along $1.2M Bridge

CloudTags Placed in Crate & Barrel, Moves Along $1.2M Bridge

CloudTags has put their best boot forward to develop the Connected Store, a new way to shop and sell in retail stores. Merging physical shopping experiences with the digital sphere, CloudTags is collaborating with the beloved Timberland shoe brand, and, as of this month, Crate & Barrel. With clients in