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Atlanta investors back Qualytics, a startup with a "proactive" approach to data quality

Atlanta investors back Qualytics, a startup with a "proactive" approach to data quality

Gorkem Sevinc, a self-described “multi-time entrepreneur startup junkie,” kept running into the same problems trying to manage and understand crucial company data. “Throughout my career, what I've experienced is that when you have bad data going into your ecosystem, you make bad decisions,” he told Hypepotamus.

Tulane University's New $10M startup fund set to bolster women- and minority-led businesses Across Louisiana

Tulane University's New $10M startup fund set to bolster women- and minority-led businesses Across Louisiana

Louisiana startups have a new place to pitch after Tulane University launched a $10 million fund this month. The fund is designed specifically to invest in women and minority-led ventures across the state. The $10 million comes partially from a new state-wide small business growth initiative and a

A Year In Cybersecurity: How Southeast Startups Grew In 2022

A Year In Cybersecurity: How Southeast Startups Grew In 2022

It was a busy year for the cybersecurity world, as phishing attempts between January and November of 2022 rose 61% year-over-year and reached upwards of 225 million reported attacks. As phishing attempts grew in both volume and complexity, more startups emerged to tackle cyber-related problems for businesses

NIL Deals Are Big Business. The Players' Lounge Has New Funding, Partnerships To Expand Athletic Opportunities.

NIL Deals Are Big Business. The Players' Lounge Has New Funding, Partnerships To Expand Athletic Opportunities.

Ask just about any startup about how the first year of business went and the word “pivot” is bound to come up. It’s a natural part of the startup game, particularly for those founders working inside the ever-changing world of Web3. One startup that knows how to play

Getting The Message Out: Atlanta-based MessageGears Is Poised For Growth Following $62M Funding Round

Getting The Message Out: Atlanta-based MessageGears Is Poised For Growth Following $62M Funding Round

There’s an important agreement between brands and customers who opt into email communication, says Roger Barnette, CEO at MessageGears. “Customers are saying I need [brands] to deliver content in channels that I'm interested in that have value to me. I gave you my email addresses as a

"Not A Niche Product": FemTechs Take Center Stage In Atlanta

"Not A Niche Product": FemTechs Take Center Stage In Atlanta

The word FemTech emerged in the startup scene in 2016 to capture the growing number of ventures designing products for women. From better period products to curated vitamin regimens to specific healthcare software options, these startups are filling critical gaps not addressed by traditional biopharma and device manufacturers. But the