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How An Atlanta-based consulting firm lands public companies as clients

There’s a reason senior leaders at large public companies like Shutterstock, Capital One, and Target turn to Atlanta-based Nerd/Noir when they are ready to scale up. A self described “computer kid,” CEO and co-founder David Laribee has been a full-time programmer since the mid-1990s. He quickly found himself

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How To Court Investors In 2024

At Hypepotamus, we focus on the Southeast startup scene. But the reality is that in our post-COVID world, borders and definitions matter less. Talent is distributed, and investors are looking across more geographies than ever to find the best startups. And the global startup landscape has changed dramatically over the

Monday "Fund" Day

Monday "Fund" Day

What better way to start off a new week than to take a quick look back at the big headlines from last week? Our Monday “Fund” Day series can get you all caught up on the major startup headlines from last week…and the important startup announcements that may have

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This Is Your Sign To Check Out HERide

Those arriving at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport are used to seeing signs for baggage claim, MARTA, and ridesharing companies like Lyft and Uber. But now, they are greeted by a homegrown and bootstrapped transportation option, HERide. While the female friendly ride share service has been operating at the airport since September,

InvestTN's first check is helping grow a startup with a lot of personality

InvestTN's first check is helping grow a startup with a lot of personality

Lauren Glass faced a problem many fresh college graduates experience after getting their diploma. Quite simply, it is really hard to stand out with a generic one–page resume and land that important first job. “I looked like every other person with a bachelors in business and no real work

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Old School Phone Booths Get A Tech Upgrade To Help Bring Hope To The World

Editor’s note: This article talks about mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 to connect with a trained counselor, or visit the 988 Lifeline website. Can

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Chattanooga's Textla is on a mission to democratize the text message marketing space

If the last text you received came from your favorite brand, you aren’t alone. SMS or text messaging has become a ubiquitous part of the marketing world. Today, businesses use SMS for important marketing initiatives, 1:1 outreach, and customer service messaging. It's effective, with 97 percent