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First Look: Accenture's Futuristic, Atlanta-Centric Innovation Hub Opens

In a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday morning, government officials and business leaders from around the state of Georgia marked the opening of global consultancy firm Accenture's Atlanta innovation hub. The hub takes up an entire floor of the Centergy building in Midtown Atlanta's Tech Square, an

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Techstars Partners With digitalundivided to Increase Startup Diversity Across Network

Global accelerator program Techstars has been committed to leading the startup world in discussions about diversity — or lack thereof — in entrepreneurship. In 2015, they announced a far-reaching diversity commitment, an organization-wide declaration "to improve opportunities for women and underrepresented minorities throughout our global ecosystem and open the door to

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With Support From The Home Depot, Women Who Code Moves Global HQ From San Francisco to Atlanta

Women Who Code (WWC), the largest organization supporting career women in technology, has moved its global headquarters from San Francisco to Atlanta on the heels of a major partnership announcement with The Home Depot. The company's sponsorship has allowed WWC to set up their office in Midtown Atlanta,

How A Healthcare-Focused Chatbot Helps Patients Stay 'Loyal' to Providers

How A Healthcare-Focused Chatbot Helps Patients Stay 'Loyal' to Providers

"If you think of a chatbot as just another marketing tool, you are definitely missing a big opportunity to engage and help consumers through the power of conversation," Chad Mallory tells Hypepotamus. It's true — chatbots not only drive faster customer engagement, they're also forecast

New Managing Director Dave Payne On His Vision For the Future of Techstars Atlanta

New Managing Director Dave Payne On His Vision For the Future of Techstars Atlanta

Since startup accelerator Techstars entered the Atlanta ecosystem three years ago, the local tech ecosystem has seen both direct and indirect impact. The quantifiable outcomes have already proven impressive: Techstars Atlanta alumni companies have collectively raised over $30 million and created over 50 new jobs. Of those alumni, 13 startups

Israeli Digital Marketing Startup Fixel Becomes Latest Techstars Alum to Relocate to Atlanta

Israeli Digital Marketing Startup Fixel Becomes Latest Techstars Alum to Relocate to Atlanta

Brick and mortar stores see it often: potential customers are enticed inside by window displays, talk to retail associates, sometimes even try on an item of clothing or test a gadget — before leaving empty-handed. It can be frustrating for the shop owner and employees to see customers come and go

Tiger Global Enters Atlanta In Building Management Startup Facilio's Series A

Tiger Global Enters Atlanta In Building Management Startup Facilio's Series A

Facilities management startup Facilio has raised a $6.4 million Series A round led by Tiger Global, an internationally-focused VC firm which recently raised $3.75 billion for its 11th fund, and existing investor Accel. The Atlanta-based startup is tapping into the smart buildings and facilities management market, which is