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Tech Talent: This Emory Grad Applies His Love of Puzzles to the Challenges of Coding

Tech Talent: This Emory Grad Applies His Love of Puzzles to the Challenges of Coding

Abdella Shukur already has a degree that seems perfect for today's times. He earned a bachelors from Emory University in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology. He also completed a year at Mercer University’s Master of Public Health Program. But he's not stopping there. A recent graduate

Atlanta-Based SaaS Lavender Says Its AI-Powered Platform Will Make Your Sales Emails Way Better

Anyone earning a living as a writer will admit that they’re never all that excited to share news of new AI platforms that could one day spell the end of their ability to earn a living. But even this writer has to admit that Atlanta-based email editing SaaS startup

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Startup Atlanta Adds Five New Board Members

Startup Atlanta, the city’s non-profit focused on bolstering local entrepreneurship, has announced five new members will join their board. The five members represent VCs, B2B startups and local organizations from across Atlanta’s tech ecosystem. New members include Joey Womack from WeWork Labs and Goodie Nation, Venture Atlanta CEO

Come Chat and Chew with the Network Under 40 Crew

Come Chat and Chew with the Network Under 40 Crew

Network Under 40 turns your typical meet-and-greet into a fun, meaningful experience! Meeting new people and expanding one's professional network, during the pandemic, is a challenge. Network Under 40 (NU40) is here to change that. In an effort to help you maximize your lunchtime, NU40 is hosting its

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Three Southeast-based companies selected for EnrichHER's All Rise Factory Cohort

“Making it” as a startup is difficult, even for seasoned entrepreneurs. But for companies with female or minority leaders, gaining access to critical capital has been a barrier to entry that has long stifled growth. EnrichHER’s founder and CEO Dr. Roshawnna Novellus knew this reality all too well, but

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Atlanta-Based FinTech Startup Buckle Raises $31 Million to Expand Its Ridesharing Insurance Business

Atlanta-based financial services company Buckle quietly (!) announced last week that it has raised $31 million in a huge Series A funding round. A tech-enabled provider of insurance coverage for drivers who turn their personal vehicles into ride-sharing assets, Buckle’s value is in addressing insurance gaps in conventional policies, which

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eBay is Partnering With Kennessaw-Based LendingPoint to Provide Small Business Loans to eBay Sellers

In an announcement made public on August 5, eBay announced that the online marketplace is partnering with LendingPoint, the Atlanta-area platform that rapidly originates unsecured loans to merchants and service providers using data and code, to provide installment loans to eBay sellers wanting to sustain or simply grow their businesses.