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This Cross-Media Studio Startup Incubates Stories Like Tech Startups

This Cross-Media Studio Startup Incubates Stories Like Tech Startups

Thanks to tax incentives, access to top talent and an international airport to fly stars in from anywhere in the world, Georgia's film and TV production industry is flourishing. The industry hit a record $2.7 billion in the fiscal year that ended in July 2017. But, media

Blind Tiger Communications

This Startup's Communications-Blocking Bubble Can Silence Phones, Drones and More

“No cell phone use in this area.” It’s not an uncommon sight in any restricted-access area, but one that’s rather difficult to enforce. How does a corporation or government entity know who’s using wireless service in any given area, and even if they know, how would they

In Defense of Tiny Companies

In Defense of Tiny Companies

Why the best companies are like blueberries. Growing up, I remember picking blueberries with my family every summer at a local berry patch in rural Georgia. As we filled our baskets to the brim, our conversations centered around a single question: what makes the perfect blueberry? For the longest time,

Georgia state government

Invest Georgia Allocated Another $10M to Support Georgia's Venture Funds

Invest Georgia, the state-funded investment program, has received an additional $10 million in the FY 2019 state budget. This brings the program’s total funding up to $40 million available to spur economic activity by investing in Georgia-based venture capital and private equity funds. “Invest Georgia furthers one of my

Your Apartment Might Soon Offer to Walk Your Dog For Free Thanks to This On-Demand Pet Services Startup

Your Apartment Might Soon Offer to Walk Your Dog For Free Thanks to This On-Demand Pet Services Startup

On-demand pet services are not uncommon — earlier this year, on-demand dog-walking app Wag raised $300 million from SoftBank. But in a crowded market, Atlanta startup PupWalkr has found a way to differentiate itself, by adding a B2B vertical to their business model and partnering with apartment complexes to provide dog

FreightWaves

Why This Rise of the Rest Winner Is Using the $100K Investment to Fund Employee Education

FreightWaves, the startup building a publication, data analytics service and financial futures market for the freight industry, took home the $100K investment prize at the Rise of the Rest pitch competition in Chattanooga last week. However, while most startups would funnel that money into product development or business growth, founder

This Startup Turns Office Book Club Into An Employee Challenge

This Startup Turns Office Book Club Into An Employee Challenge

Back in 2006, after amassing a library of business books, Arnie Malham brought them into his 30-person advertising firm to share with colleagues. After only a few folks grabbed the books, Malham, who was president of the firm, decided to add in incentives through monetary rewards and point values. "