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First REFACTR.TECH Conference Proves That, Yes, Tech Can Solve Its Diversity Problem

There’s lots of talk around the tech industry’s diversity issues. Media and pundits debate: Is it a pipeline issue? Is it lack of access? Is it preconceived bias? One new conference, held last week in Atlanta, proved that at the very least, this issue is certainly confrontable — and

The Stinger's Keyless Golf Cart Ignition Found Success. Next Up, Heavy Machinery

The Stinger's Keyless Golf Cart Ignition Found Success. Next Up, Heavy Machinery

If you search for "golf cart theft" on Google, you'll find headline after headline highlighting a police department capturing the thieves behind several stolen golf carts. It's actually a lot easier than it sounds, as most electric golf cart manufacturers use the same key

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Atlanta's BIP Capital Opens Second Office In Greenville, Leads Local Series A

BIP Capital, one of the most active early-stage investors in the Southeast, has announced the opening of a second office in Greenville, South Carolina. The Atlanta-based VC firm has also made an investment in the city's ecosystem, leading the Series A round of healthtech company ChartSpan. Greenville'

This Programmer Turned His Hardware Side Hobby Into A Blossoming New Tech Career

This Programmer Turned His Hardware Side Hobby Into A Blossoming New Tech Career

Jonathan Ray has always gravitated toward the outdoors. Drawing from his fascination with all things horticulture, he originally pursued a career as a botanist, but also maintained technology-focused side projects using hardware and basic software. As he was looking for a new career challenge, he saw an opportunity to go

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Autonomous Lawn Mower Startup Greenzie Closes Half A Million Investment From Strategic VCs, Angels

Autonomous lawn mower software company Greenzie has closed a $500,000 investment from strategic institutional and angel investors. Original investor Atlanta Ventures, led by David Cummings, led the round. Greenzie is the first startup launched by Atlanta Ventures’ Studio program, which provides its in-house entrepreneurs with initial capital and resources

These Grads Are Building the Future: It Takes A Village Pre-Accelerator Graduation Party

These Grads Are Building the Future: It Takes A Village Pre-Accelerator Graduation Party

It's the start of a new beginning for these startupsIn January 2018, Atlanta Tech Village launched its first-ever It Takes A Village Pre-Accelerator Program. The six-month program, which focuses specifically on startups led by women and people of color, helps the founders accelerate their startup ideas through access