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Meet The North Carolina Startup That Helps Marketers Be Creative...While Staying Compliant
With roots in Durham, Atlanta, and Chattanooga, Warrant helps marketing teams stay compliant with all of their external messaging.
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We Asked, They Answered: What Does Global Uncertainty Means For SaaS Startups?
From budget tightening to strategic pivots, industry experts share their insights on surviving and thriving in turbulent times.
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This Atlanta Tech Startup Is Helping Anglers Catch More Fish With Hyper-Current Tips
Planning a summer fishing trip? Atlanta-based FishTips gives anglers real-time tips and pro guides to catch more fish, faster.
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Friday Fund Day: Startup News From The Southeast For The Week Of April 14, 2025
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They Were Executive Leaders At Spanx. Now, These ATL Founders Want To Help You Sleep Better.
Former Spanx executives launch The Inactive Company to disrupt the outdated sleep mask market with a patented, performance-enhancing sleep aid. Backed by university studies and athletic partnerships, the Inactivator is revolutionizing how Americans sleep.
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Meet the Filmmaker-Turned-Founder Using AI to Reskill America’s Workforce
From The Blair Witch Project to AI-powered EdTech, Robin Cowie’s Skillmaker is revolutionizing vocational training for America’s skilled workforce.
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This ClimateTech Startup Is Taking Root in Huntsville, Alabama — With a Mission to Reforest the Planet
Huntsville-based ClimateTech startup Intrinsic Methods is revolutionizing the carbon credit market with blockchain transparency and advanced tree-planting technology—aiming to make global reforestation scalable, trackable, and impactful.
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Forget Death Benefits. This Atlanta InsurTech Startup Makes Life Insurance About Living.
"The [life insurance] model hasn't evolved for over 100 years. You buy a policy, pay for life, and only benefit in death," Du Bruyn told Hypepotamus. "We set out to flip that model — to make life insurance serve the living.”
Contributors
Contributor Thoughts: The Hidden Pattern That's Costing Climate Tech Founders Millions
My findings show that 87% of climate tech founders struggle to translate complex technical concepts into language that resonates with non-technical buyers. When you can't effectively communicate your solution's value, the consequences hit your bottom line immediately.
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Friday Fund Day: What Startups Made Headlines The Week Of April 7, 2025
These are the main headlines you need to know from startups in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Georgia
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Inside Sage’s New Atlanta HQ: A Green Tech Hub Blending Innovation, Design, and Community
Sage, the global cloud software leader, has officially opened its new North American headquarters at 619 Ponce in Atlanta. Designed as a sustainable, tech-forward space, the new office reinforces Sage’s commitment to the Atlanta tech ecosystem, hybrid work culture, and small business innovation.
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How Tech Workers Are Turning Creative Side Hustles Into Real Income
The side hustle. In an era where even those with seemingly stable tech salaries feel the pinch, the quest for an extra income stream has become a near-universal pursuit. For Atlanta-based data engineer Alicia Arnold, building a side hustle started when she realized she could turn her knack for hosti