Sam Altman’s Orb-Scanning Startup World Lands in Atlanta to Prove You’re Human
The spot isn’t your typical brick and mortar shop. Instead of walking in and shopping for something, people come into World to verify their “humanness.”
Friday Fund Day: Startup News From The Southeast For The Week Of May 12, 2025
Funding news. Accelerator growth. And new product updates. Here are all the startup headlines you need from this week!
Atlanta Startup Quency Wants You To See Ultrasounds Differently — With AR
Quency brings AR and AI to ultrasound tech, turning hard-to-read scans into immersive visuals—built by Emory and Georgia Tech grads in Atlanta.
The Future of Sales Is Voice-Driven: Nashville's VendoIQ Launches From Local Venture Studio
Nashville-based venture studio The Innovation Studio has launched its first startup, VendoIQ — a “voice-to-action” mobile app designed to streamline CRM and sales workflows for reps in the field. Built for busy sellers on the go, the app uses AI to turn voice commands into seamless updates, research
Recent Georgia Tech and UNC Grads Are Taking Their AI-Driven Hair App To Microsoft’s Global Startup Stage
What started as a summer internship connection turned into HairMatch, an AI-powered app that helps users understand their unique hair type and find personalized products. Built by recent grads from Georgia Tech and UNC, the startup is now a finalist in Microsoft’s global Imagine Cup competition.