B2C
Get To Know Jeff Perkins, The New CEO of Nashville-based Soundstripe
Perkins initially connected with the Soundstripe team last year through Atlanta-based Overline VC, one of MusicTech's investors.
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B2C
With a Fresh New Name and Features, Livin Is Ready To Take Dinner Off Busy People’s Plates
In order to bring its new features to life, Livin has moved off its initial no-code platform, Bubble, while bringing on Senior Software Engineer Calvin Wang and customer success head Taylor Miksch over the course of last year.
B2B
Atlanta Deep Tech Team Lands Over $7 Million Seed Round
"“Building deep tech in Atlanta is an incredible experience, fueled by the cutting-edge technologies emerging from Georgia Tech and the vibrant energy of the city. The emerging status of Atlanta's deep tech scene has fostered a unique grit and determination among entrepreneurs, while also cultivatin
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Atlanta Investors Back Habits to Help Millennials and Gen Z Level Up Their Financial Game
“We were really impressed by Jack and Veera's drive and vision for making it easier for the next generation to find and connect with financial advisors. We're excited to partner with Habits as they leverage technology to foster stronger human relationships in the personal finance space,” A.T. Gimbe
Companies
Startups In The Stadium: How the Southeast Is Transforming Sports Innovation On and Off the Field
The battle for College Football’s most prominent title ends on Monday in Atlanta, when a new champion will be crowned inside Mercedes Benz Stadium. Now, no Southeast powerhouse will be on the field (sorry, Georgia Bulldogs fans). But the region is leading the charge in redefining sports innovation.
B2C
After his own family experience, this Atlanta founder developed a tool to help people navigate elderly care decisions
Hearn picked the name Petunia after the flower that symbolizes hope, perseverance, and are typically “shared as tokens of kindness to new neighbors or friends,” he told Hypepotamus. It is also a name that honors his grandmother, who loved the cartoon Petunia Pig.
Education
Temperature Check: So, you built your startups marketing around TikTok. What if it's banned?
The Supreme Court will start to hear arguments on January 10, deciding whether a law banning the app violates the First Amendment rights of more than 170 million Americans who use the social media platform. Yes, talk of such a ban has lingered for many years. But Denish Shah, Founding Director of th
Corporate Innovators
Tech Boosts Beltline's Reach to Visitors, Residents, and Businesses
But as the different parts of the Beltline expanded since the early 2000s, its digital presence failed to keep up. The Beltline website hadn’t been revamped in over a decade. Disparate, and often outdated, information was kept on more than 4,500 different web pages. Meeting notes, community presenta
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9 Startups Land Funding From InvestTN Program
Nine new startups from across the State of Tennessee recently received funding from the program designed to support early-stage companies and catalyze economic growth through innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Atlanta Tech Village's Next Chapter: South Downtown Location Officially Opens For Local Startups
The South Downtown location will eventually have all the community events those who visit the ATV Buckhead location have come to know well, including Startup Chowdown, advisor hours, and wellness support. But the new location will also have a unique opportunity to build up and support the neighborho
B2B
Atlanta-Based OnPay Starts 2025 Off Strong With $100 Million Funding Round
Led by San Francisco-based Carrick Capital Partners and joined by AB Private Credit Investors and MC Credit Partners, the funding positions OnPay to deepen its impact in the SMB market.
Education
From Academia To Enterprises: How Emory Students Are Bridging The Gap Between Business & Science
“You have scientists, PhDs, and MDs who want to learn about the business side of startups, consulting,” Siciliano told Hypepotamus. “But we're trying to reach more MBA students.” The goal is to help create a strong knowledge exchange between science and business students, which can ultimately help b