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The VC world was pretty quiet this year, particularly for those investing in and watching later-stage ventures. Venture capital funding globally dropped by nearly half in the first half of 2023, according to data from research firm PitchBook. That lack of enthusiasm certainly hit the Southeast, as later, bigger rounds
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The potential to get in on the ground floor of an exciting new tech company is often incentive enough for startup enthusiasts to join in the early stages. But “potential” isn’t always going to be enough to bring in all the team members you need to grow. That’s
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It was certainly a long year for those in the fintech world. VC funding into global FinTech startups dropped by 49% in the first half of 2023 and by 36% in the third quarter, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence data. That funding dip created new challenges for
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Over the last decade, more and more startup founders have been eyeing the corporate world. Now, they aren’t looking to leave startups behind and work at a large enterprise. Rather, they are looking for new investment opportunities from corporate giants. The sheer number of Corporate Venture Funds (CVCs) grew
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Most college students spend the last few weeks of the year stressing about finals and preparing final essays. But dozens of students from 30 universities spent the weekend before Thanksgiving putting down the textbooks and focused on building what’s next in the world of AI. AI ATL, a 48-hour
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If you are part of the 61% of Americans carrying credit card debt or one of the 43.5 million with a student loan balance to pay off, you’re going to want to know about a new startup building in Atlanta Tech Village. As the name suggests, Ditch is
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What do employees really want? It’s a question that is top of mind for company executives, office managers, and HR teams. Are accommodating hours a requirement now? What office perks make or break the hiring process? For startup CEO Tal Clark, it is all about flexibility and optionality. Not
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The holiday season started early at The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurship (RICE). The hub for Black-owned business owners and entrepreneurs in Atlanta’s Castleberry Hill neighborhood received a $1.5 million philanthropic investment from Wells Fargo on Tuesday during a holiday event at the center. The funding will go
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2023 was a painful year for a good portion of the startup world. Early stage startups were rattled by Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse in March. Big Tech firms and later-stage scale ups saw massive layoffs in the early months of the year, while inflation and economic uncertainty halted IPO
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Mae is the new AI solution for decluttering and reviving your digital junk drawer - making it easy to scroll down memory lane. Users can request Mae (memory assistant experience) to organize photos based on specific criteria, such as “find this weekend’s best photos” or “create a ‘best of
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It’s ‘go time’ for millions of small businesses and Direct-To-Consumer brands. In years past, small businesses have looked forward to generating upwards of 65% of their annual revenue in the months of November and December. And consumers have generally waited for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, or Cyber Monday
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Endeavor Atlanta, an affiliate of the global nonprofit supporting high-growth entrepreneurs, has picked Eileen Lee as its next managing director. Lee, a two-time founder herself, has a track record of building community. She co-founded the non-profit organization Venture for America in 2011 and the local women’s club The Lola