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Calendly + Atlanta Ventures = $350K deal

Calendly + Atlanta Ventures = $350K deal

The Scoop on Calendly: * Founded by Tope Awotona * Cloud based * Sits on top of Google Calendar making it super easy to provide self-service scheduling * Make it easy to set, cancel, or reschedule a meeting * More consistent meeting information and preparation * Automated integration with other systems like CRM * More Atlanta Ventures:

Emory Junior Pitching Tonight

Emory Junior Pitching Tonight

Serial entrepreneur & student, Kaeya Majmundar will be pitching on Shark Tank tonight. The Talent: * Multiple inventions: 1) BZbox 2) Ringlee 3) Quckrust- site coming soon. * 1st Place & Peoples’ Choice in 2012 the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization Elevator Pitch Competition * 3rd Place in the 2013 Charlotte Venture Challenge Student Business

Ground Work: ZPM Espresso

Ground Work: ZPM Espresso

A few years ago, Georgia Tech-alum Gleb Polyakov, Igor Zamlinsky, and Janet Tambasco discovered a gap between commercial coffee-makers and coffee-consumers. Dissatisfied with the economics of coffee-making and the outdated technology of espresso machines, they decided to create a new way to enjoy coffee. Their solution was the ZPM Nocturn.

Bohemian Guitars Accepted Into 500 Startups

Bohemian Guitars Accepted Into 500 Startups

Congrats Guys! 500 Startups Accelerator is about to start its ninth batch in two years. In that cohort are Adam and Shaun Lee, the two brothers that started Bohemian Guitars with an idea and a humble workshop in their parents’ basement in Marietta, Ga. Check out our scoop on them

Bene Launched: Summer 14 Collection

Bene Launched: Summer 14 Collection

In 2011 during her sophomore year in college at the University of Georgia as a marketing and fashion merchandising major, Michelle Blue, Benè Co-Founder, took a trip to Ghana for a study abroad program. This experience not only inspired Michelle to do more but also gave her the opportunity to

Relately's Culture, Tools, Trends & Needs

Relately's Culture, Tools, Trends & Needs

Relately (@Relately), a SaaS tool that helps folks stay in touch. A few weeks ago we gave you a rundown of the company, their prices & their what customers get. Check it out, and then continue reading below to learn how Relately started, what's unique about their culture,

Emory Alum Disrupting Fine Shoe Market

Emory Alum Disrupting Fine Shoe Market

A few weeks ago we gave you the rundown of Cobbler Union, highlighting their work as a local ecommerce company. Cobbler Union's Founder and CEO, Daniel Porcelli, was recently covered in an emorywire piece titled "Transforming Men" by Michelle Valigursky. Check out our favorite exerts below: