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DragonCon Draws Attention to ATL Geek Culture Companies

DragonCon Draws Attention to ATL Geek Culture Companies

Martin Fleischmann may be a comic book lover, but he's also an Atlanta entrepreneur, which mean he gives presentations to potential investors. When he starts his PowerPoint deck with photos of the massive crowds at various comic book/geek culture conventions - including Atlanta's own DragonCon

CyberLaunch Spotlights Software That Learns As It Protects

CyberLaunch Spotlights Software That Learns As It Protects

There are startup companies that focus on protecting networks and devices. And there are startup companies that focus on machine learning - artificial intelligence-based software that adapts to situations on its own without the need for human intervention. CyberLaunch is an Atlanta-based accelerator that works with both cybersecurity and machine

TechHire Takes on the Diversity Divide with CodeStart

TechHire Takes on the Diversity Divide with CodeStart

Technology is where the action is right now in the business world, but two obstacles threaten to put the brakes on the speed of success: There aren't enough skilled workers to go around, and the workforce itself - like the tech industry in general - isn't

Google Fiber Lays Groundwork for Attracting Tech Biz, Says Mayor Reed

Google Fiber Lays Groundwork for Attracting Tech Biz, Says Mayor Reed

Now that Google Fiber is rolling out 1-gigabit-per-second online access to a few downtown Atlanta neighborhoods this week, Mayor Kasim Reed thinks his pitch to lure more businesses to the city will gain more momentum. Google Fiber was first announced for Atlanta in January 2015, was the lack of local

Retired Admiral Prepares CEOs to Battle Cybersecurity Threats

Retired Admiral Prepares CEOs to Battle Cybersecurity Threats

Many factors play into a company's cybersecurity strategy, but to be truly effective, it all has to start in the CEO's corner office. That's according to a former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who is now helping Georgia Tech teach cybersecurity

Katharine Mobley Has Marketing Tech on Her Mind

Katharine Mobley Has Marketing Tech on Her Mind

Katharine Mobley has worked on marketing, advertising, and media relations strategies for both tech startup companies - starting with RealEstate.com in 1998 - and Fortune 500 brands like Coca-Cola and Bank of America. She's also served as a top executive for early stage tech companies including KnowledgeStorm

How Smartphones Dialed in on Digital Banking Switch

How Smartphones Dialed in on Digital Banking Switch

Call it the Goldilocks effect on mobile device use: Most of us think other people spend too much time on their smartphones. But our own usage? It's juuuust right. That finding, and more evidence that younger demographic groups are leading the charge toward a digital future for banking/