Maija Ehlinger

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.

While AI Threatens Tech Jobs, This Birmingham Startup Is Using It to Create High-Paying Blue-Collar Careers

29 Dec 2025 3 min read B2B

As AI anxiety grips white-collar workers, a Birmingham startup is quietly using the technology to create high-paying blue-collar jobs—and rewrite the future of work from the Southeast.

How Chattanooga Startup Harmony Found Its AI Use Case Inside American Factories

28 Dec 2025 2 min read Feature

"We do not want to lose this competition to any overseas competition. And we want factories to be ready for the next decades."

With New Investment, Untapped Solutions Launches Purpose-Built AI to Nonprofits and Social Services

23 Dec 2025 2 min read B2B

The mission-aligned CRM, formerly ConConnect, is automating case management for organizations serving justice-impacted and marginalized communities.

Macon-Based Claim Ready Uses AI to Help Homeowners Understand Insurance Coverage Before It’s Too Late

19 Dec 2025 2 min read B2C

A Macon insurance expert warns homeowners about costly coverage gaps and built the Claim Ready app to prevent uncovered losses.

This Atlanta Startup Is Making Camp Planning Easier for Busy Parents

19 Dec 2025 3 min read B2C

Atlanta mom, founder and CEO Kathryn Hatcher spoke to Hypepotamus about the launch of her new startup, Camply, designed for busy parents