Feature
The very nature of college athletics has changed over the last year. NIL (name, image, and likeness) agreements have allowed athletes to capitalize and monetize their own abilities even while still at an amateur status. That is on top of a change in the NCAA transfer rule, meaning athletes have
B2C
Luke Beard recognized fundamental flaws with activity tracking apps when he took up running during the pandemic. As a designer and self-proclaimed “chronic oversharer” on Twitter, he wanted to post his workouts and progress online. While that is common in the running, biking, and fitness world, Beard had two big
Feature
Melissa Pegus had her work cut out for her when she was tapped as the Managing Director for Techstars Atlanta Powered by J.P. Morgan, one of the latest startup programs to open in the city. The program was searching for startups building in the commerce, consumer, and creator economy
B2C
For startup GeoCloud, it is truly all about location, location, location. The Atlanta-based venture is creating new location-based experiences and making it possible for more people to find their community wherever they are in the world. It isn’t just about getting someone from Point A to Point B. From
Creative Services
The nature of social media is changing. Out are the days of just counting followers as a sign of success, says entrepreneur Faiz Imran. Now, it is all about building and measuring community. Communities are nothing new online. In fact, upwards of 76% of internet users are part of some
Feature
Depending on your exposure to crypto, the last few months have been a wild ride. Bitcoin plunged in value while firms like Celsius made international headlines for unethical lending practices. But it is not all doom in gloom for those in the decentralized finance space. In fact, crypto veteran Ryan
B2B
Few phrases so well summarize the importance of analytics in our modern business environment than the one coined by mathematician Clive Humby: Data is the new oil. From the largest enterprises to the earliest-stage startups, business owners must find ways to harness the data they have – and the data they
Feature
North Carolina-based WalletFi got off the ground to tackle what very well be one of the most frustrating experiences for any adult…dealing with a lost or stolen wallet. The process of monitoring transactions, re-ordering cards, and reinstating auto pay subscription can take hours and leave you with a major
B2C
News platform UrbanGeekz is making headlines of its own this week with the launch of a new pre-accelerator program. The Atlanta-based outlet, which covers multicultural news around technology, science, businesses, and entrepreneurship, launched Geekz Ventures as a way to help tech-focused startups with underestimated founders get off the ground. While
Feature
“Gig City” continues to find innovative ways to help local businesses. Chattanooga announced last month that it is upping its commitment to more ubiquitous internet access with the launch of the country’s first 25 gig internet service delivered over a 100% fiber optic network. That comes after EPB – Chattanooga’
B2B
More of Silicon Valley is moving to Georgia. Plug and Play Tech Center, the world’s largest innovation platform, is “plugging” into the Atlanta and Savannah ecosystems to expand the startup and corporate innovation landscape. Both cities are a natural fit for the Bay Area-based center that is a hybrid
B2B
Google Maps is great at getting you to your destination, but what happens once you need to navigate around inside the building? For the most part, you are out of luck if you are in need of step-by-step directions. “When you go out into the world and you're