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Techstars Impact received more than 1,000 applications. These are the nine startups were selected for 2024.

Techstars Impact received more than 1,000 applications. These are the nine startups were selected for 2024.

The Atlanta-based team behind Techstars Impact Powered by Cox Enterprises had their work cut out for them this year since they had to go through 1,000 applications for its 2024 cohort. Out of those 1,000 applications, nine were accepted. The cohort is made up of startups across multiple

South Downtown Atlanta's Next Chapter Will Be Written By Startups

South Downtown Atlanta's Next Chapter Will Be Written By Startups

Atlanta’s South Downtown neighborhood, nestled a few blocks from the Five Points Marta Station and in the shadows of Mercedes Benz Stadium, is far from a hub for commerce today. Street-level parking lots sit largely vacant. Most buildings are abandoned; faded awnings are the only signs of once thriving

Meet The Founders Pitching At Techstars Atlanta's Demo Day This Year

Meet The Founders Pitching At Techstars Atlanta's Demo Day This Year

Today, WellCapped is a wig rental service designed to make new hairstyles “accessible, sustainable, and budget-friendly.” But co-founders Shante Frazier and Lauren Mitchell told Hypepotamus that they have plans to turn WellCapped into the “Netflix for beauty products” platform that can make quality user recommendations. In order to do that,

Morehouse College Gets Its Own Google-In-Residence

Morehouse College Gets Its Own Google-In-Residence

For the last ten years, Google has been sending Google in Residence teams to universities across the country to increase diversity within the tech community. This year, Morehouse College students have their own Googler on campus helping with introductory computer science classes. Utsav Lathia, a product manager on Google Lens,

Engage's Next Chapter

Engage's Next Chapter

Atlanta has served as fertile ground for both enterprise teams and early-stage founders over the years. From Downtown to Midtown to Sandy Springs, Metro Atlanta’s business districts are filled with both Fortune 500 headquarters and startup offices poised for growth. But how do startups and large corporations actually meet

Joules Accelerator connects "startups, utilities, industry, and venture" to create a stronger energy future

Joules Accelerator connects "startups, utilities, industry, and venture" to create a stronger energy future

The race is on to decarbonize our economy, electrify our roads, and create a cleaner energy supply. Startups from around the globe are stepping up, leading to a boom of CleanTech venture funding over the last several years. But to really accelerate change, there needs to be stronger connections between

12 Startups Selected For Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator in Birmingham

12 Startups Selected For Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator in Birmingham

The energy around Birmingham, Alabama's EnergyTech scene is buzzing once again as a new Techstars cohort rolls into town. 12 startups were selected last week to join the latest Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator and have come to Birmingham to connect with mentors and key stakeholders over the coming