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For Atlanta Ventures' Zinnia, Offsites Are In Full Bloom

Zinnias aren’t just the cheerful pop of color for a garden or a bouquet. They are the inspiration and namesake for the latest startup out of Atlanta Ventures Studio. The flower is a fast-growing and resilient variety that is known for its color variation brought about by cross-pollination. Those

With a Rebrand and an RV, Pindrop is Embracing New Voice Technology Opportunities

With a Rebrand and an RV, Pindrop is Embracing New Voice Technology Opportunities

Pindrop is hitting the road this summer to reintroduce itself as a security company with a whole lot more to say. Those in the Atlanta startup community know Pindrop for its “voiceprinting” and voice fraud detection platform that was an early cybersecurity darling. The team has raised over $200 million

Despite slowdown, local fintech investors and founders remain optimistic

Despite slowdown, local fintech investors and founders remain optimistic

2021 was the year of fintech. One out of every five venture dollars invested went into the sector, according to CB Insights. Fintech M&A, IPOs, and exits nearly doubled year-over-year as well. 2022 has been a bit of a rockier time for fintechs, prompted by the general VC

Procurement problems means big opportunities for Atlanta-based Focal Point

Procurement problems means big opportunities for Atlanta-based Focal Point

First, a business trivia question: What is the difference between supply chain management and procurement? If you are tripped up by those definitions, you aren’t alone. “If you ask ten people what “procurement” is you are likely to get more than 15 answers,” Anders Lillevik told Hypepotamus. But procurement,

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Behind Curricula's Unique Road To A $22 Million Acquisition

Giving away something for free turned into a big money opportunity for Atlanta-based Curricula. The cybersecurity training platform launched a free version of its plan last November as a way to give back to the community and drive more awareness around security issues. “The moment we launched that we were

Great pre-seed startups are getting left behind. This founder wants to fix that.

What constitutes a pre-seed company these days? By definition, these companies have shown identified a market opportunity and are seeking outside investment to build and gain customers. You’d expect they might go to an early-stage VC, an angel network, or even a specialized accelerator to pitch their vision. But

Meet The ATL-based Founder Tackling Your To-Do List

Meet The ATL-based Founder Tackling Your To-Do List

We met up with Tamara Lucas, co-founder of My Panda, to learn about the community-based personal assistant app helping women get through their to-do lists with less stress. Lucas came up with the platform based on her own experience and time management struggles at home. From tasks as simple as