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Venture Atlanta and Techstars Atlanta Join Forces this Fall

Venture Atlanta and Techstars Atlanta Join Forces this Fall

The Venture Atlanta conference is about to get even better. (Yes, Atlassian's Jay Simons keynote announcement was just the beginning). The conference is combining forces with Techstars Atlanta this fall to bring you the ultimate investor showcase. This collaboration will result in three days of networking and investment

Shanda Kennedy Tags Coding Career with Teamwork

Shanda Kennedy Tags Coding Career with Teamwork

Spelman graduate Shanda Kennedy has always had a knack for tech. After she studied computer science in college, she followed up with stints as a QA Analyst and SSRS Dashboard developer. Now, she has further honed her skills with immersive programming at DigitalCrafts. Kennedy enjoys teamwork — from flag football to

Atlanta BeltLine Brings Prosperity to the Business Community

Atlanta BeltLine Brings Prosperity to the Business Community

The Atlanta BeltLine started as an idea in 1999 as part of urban planner Ryan Gravel's thesis at Georgia Tech. Since then, the BeltLine has become a revitalization force to be reckon with. The Eastside Trail has attracted major companies to Ponce City Market, where the Atlanta City

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How CEO Ryan Wilson Gathers ATL

The Gathering Spot is more than a co-working space, says Ryan Wilson, co-founder and CEO. Wilson and his co-founder TK Petersen want to bring entrepreneurs from all walks of life under one roof and redefine how they collaborate together. Whether that's through panels, events or over a meal

Become the Star of Famous Clips with Flippy

Become the Star of Famous Clips with Flippy

Flippy takes singing into your hairbrush to a whole new level. Through its "flips" — short, user-friendly videos that catch you reenacting your favorite movie scenes or music videos — you can be a social star. Pick a famous clip, superimpose your face on the main character, and lip sync

Monotto Brings Financial Security to Millennials

Monotto Brings Financial Security to Millennials

There is no college course that teaches you how to be financially savvy. Impulse buys and credit card offers, which promise larger than life limits, can quickly become tempting. Monotto is all about taking the frustration out of saving money to help millennials choose smarter when it comes to their

Octane Coffee Co-Founder on Fueling Up ATL

Octane Coffee Co-Founder on Fueling Up ATL

Octane Coffee has been caffeinating Atlanta for more than 10 years. With spots across the city, including startup hotspots at the Atlanta Tech Village and Switchyards, Octane has been hosting daily brainstorming meetings, daydreaming sessions and once-in-a-lifetime ideas since 2003. Co-founder/CEO Tony Riffel says that those people and their