15 Atlanta Female Founders Join WEI’s New Accelerator Cohort
“WEI is another way we are building a stronger cornerstone of our mission to build a more inclusive economy in Atlanta,” said Eloisa Klementich, president and CEO of Invest Atlanta.
Maija Ehlinger
From Housekeeper to Founder: Alabama Entrepreneur Secures $750K To Scale A Game-Changer For The Hospitality & Healthcare Industries
Former housekeeper turned entrepreneur Ruth Young-Loaeza is transforming how the world makes beds. From Huntsville, Alabama, her startup Neet Sheets—backed by $750K in funding—is reinventing bedding for the hospitality and healthcare industries with a patented, ergonomic design that saves time, redu
New Accelerator Backs Local Fintech Startups & "Hidden Gems" with $100K
A new Atlanta fintech accelerator—backed by Pinnacle Financial Partners, Tarkenton Companies, and gener8tor—is fueling local startup growth and equity.
Get To Know The CEO: CallRail CEO Marc Ginsberg on AI, Hybrid Work, and Building a $100M ARR Company in Atlanta
CallRail CEO Marc Ginsberg shares how AI, culture, and smart scaling are shaping the next chapter for Atlanta’s fast-growing analytics leader.
In the age of AI, what is the role of a CFO?
Finance leaders are rethinking what it means to be a CFO in the Age of AI. From strategic forecasting to decision-making speed, Southeast CFOs share how artificial intelligence is reshaping the modern finance function...and why human insight, adaptability, and storytelling still define successful fi
After The Funding Round: Atlanta's Media Platform Cxmmunity Ready To Expand Its Impact
Atlanta-based MediaTech startup Cxmmunity recently wrapped up a “six-figure” investment deal from Live Nation Urban, which will help fuel its entertainment and esports empire.
Southeast Tech News From The Week Of September 29-October 3, 2025
A busy week across the Southeast, with funding news coming from Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Alabama, and North Carolina. Let’s dive into the headlines you need to know