B2B
She Wrote The Book (Literally) On Nonprofit Finance
Karen Houghton, who leads the Atlanta-based and venture-backed FinTech Infinite Giving, is out with a debut book sharing the ins and outs of nonprofit fundraising.
Education
What's In A Seed Round?
Seed rounds in 2025 are bigger, tougher, and more selective than ever. Southeast VCs like Overline, Cofounders Capital, and Valor Ventures share what they’re looking for...and what founders need to close a deal.
Education
Atlanta Innovation Cup Spurs Student Startups Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Georgia college students are innovating for the 2025 World Cup through the Atlanta Innovation Cup, building startups that connect tech, travel, and community.
B2B
Atlanta Startup My Panda Redefines Employee Gifts with ‘Time Back’ This Holiday Season
What employees really want this holiday season is their time back, says My Panda CEO and founder Tamara Lucas.
B2B
Georgia Tech Opens Aircraft Prototyping Lab, Expanding State’s Aerospace Footprint
Aerospace products are the state’s number one export (reaching $12.6 billion in 2024) and the state’s second largest manufacturing industry.
accelerators
New NOVA Entrepreneur Center in Pulaski to Support Startups Across 13 Southern Middle Tennessee Counties
Launch Tennessee opens the NOVA Entrepreneur Center in Pulaski, serving 13 Southern Middle TN counties with startup hubs, resources & support.
B2C
Emory Students, Georgia Nonprofit Deploys AI Chatbot to Help Parents Navigate School Problems Legal Issues
Georgia nonprofit Georgia Appleseed launches AI chatbot Seedmore to provide parents 24/7 legal guidance on school discipline, special education rights, and enrollment issues, helping families navigate complex education law.
Community
With Atlanta Roots, Startup Oasis Grows From Local Meetup to Global Startup Hub
Startup Oasis is connecting early-stage founders locally and expanding globally with events from Midtown Atlanta to Southeast Asia.
Contributors
Contributor Report: What’s the difference between PR and marketing?
The reality, especially for early-stage startups, is that you have to have the two disciplines working toward the same goal.
Education
Investors Back Wilmington’s Skillmaker with $2.5M to Reimagine Skilled Labor Training
The new pool of funding will go towards expanding Sillmaker’s XR‑enabled training through NAPA stores while broadening its curriculum into other crucial trade areas.
accelerators
These Organizations Are Focused On CleanTech Innovation In The Southeast
Despite national headwinds, Southeast CleanTech is growing—driven by new programs, funding wins, and a collaborative ecosystem across Atlanta and beyond
accelerators
Chattanooga gains a new makerspace designed to boost local early-stage manufacturing businesses
Chattanooga’s INCubator launches INC Connect, a makerspace designed to support early-stage manufacturing startups with workspace, mentorship, and prototyping services—positioning Gig City as a hub for product innovation in the Southeast.