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Maija Ehlinger

Atlanta, GA

Born and raised in Southern California, Maija has been in Atlanta since 2010. She is a graduate of Emory University and the Columbia Journalism School's Lede Program for data journalism.

Georgia Tech Student Launches JustLMK To Help Classmates Track Open Course Seats

Georgia Tech Student Launches JustLMK To Help Classmates Track Open Course Seats

Stay up to date with Hypepotamus Add us as a preferred source in Google Add to Google ↗ When I think back to my college years (now well over a decade ago) I vividly remember the pain of signing up for classes. The stress of refreshing the registration website, checking for

Atlanta’s AI Commission Sends Its Recommendations To City Council. Here’s What Atlantans Need To Know.

Atlanta’s AI Commission Sends Its Recommendations To City Council. Here’s What Atlantans Need To Know.

Stay up to date with Hypepotamus Add us as a preferred source in Google Add to Google ↗ Atlanta’s Artificial Intelligence Commission has wrapped its year-long work and is sending a set of recommendations and possible legislative changes to the Atlanta City Council that could shape how the city uses

The job market is rough for young professionals. A bright spot? Hiring in the South.

The job market is rough for young professionals. A bright spot? Hiring in the South.

Stay up to date with Hypepotamus Add us as a preferred source in Google Add to Google ↗ Want to land a job after college? You’ll want to take a look at at the Southeast, according to new data out from the payroll processing giant ADP. The report, which ranked

The Upcoming Hurricane Season May Be Quiet. The Risk Isn’t, Says This Atlanta Architect & Entrepreneur

The Upcoming Hurricane Season May Be Quiet. The Risk Isn’t, Says This Atlanta Architect & Entrepreneur

Stay up to date with Hypepotamus Add us as a preferred source in Google Add to Google ↗ Forecasters are optimistic about this year’s impending hurricane season, predicting fewer storms, lower activity, and a relatively quiet stretch for the Gulf and Southeast coasts. But for homeowners and developers exhaling in

After The Funding Round: Now Valued At $3 Billion, Stord Rolls Out New Physical Intelligence Lab.

After The Funding Round: Now Valued At $3 Billion, Stord Rolls Out New Physical Intelligence Lab.

A decade ago, Hypepotamus wrote its first article about Stord, a new startup coming out of Georgia Tech, with its pitch for a storage solution. A year later, we wrote about the startup’s pivot to a warehousing industry. Today, Stord is a pillar of the Atlanta tech industry, garnering

Where To Be In June 2026: Birmingham for Sloss Tech

Where To Be In June 2026: Birmingham for Sloss Tech

As a tech reporter, I am always asking what tech-related events people in the ecosystem finds most useful. Last year, I kept hearing that Birmingham’s Sloss Tech conference was the place to be. Sloss Tech is back on the calendar from June 24 to 26, 2026 at venues across

Atlanta Startup Accelerators, Incubators, and Venture Studios Founders Should Know

Atlanta Startup Accelerators, Incubators, and Venture Studios Founders Should Know

Atlanta is home to dozens of programs designed specifically to help turn an entrepreneur's idea into a founder's business. Hypepotamus tracks incubators, pre-accelerators, accelerators, and venture studios from across the Southeast. These are the Atlanta-based ones to have on your radar. Square One Startup School Who