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In a not-so-distant past, meeting someone for a cup of coffee at your neighborhood coffee shop was part of the regular rhythm of life. For many, these shops served as office places and social spots for those looking for their quick caffeine fix and a cozy place to hang out.
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Sure, Georgia is known nationally as the Peach State. But it could soon hold the title of “Technology Capital of the East Coast,” with the help of a new initiative out of the lieutenant governor’s office. This week Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan announced the official launch of the Partnership
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Statistics about American internet access can be shocking. And that was before the pandemic. Up to 21 million Americans lacked reliable internet in 2019, according to FCC reporting. Research from Microsoft showed as many as 162 million Americans did not have the fast broadband connectivity needed to work or go
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Startup Atlanta, the city’s non-profit focused on bolstering local entrepreneurship, has announced five new members will join their board. The five members represent VCs, B2B startups and local organizations from across Atlanta’s tech ecosystem. New members include Joey Womack from WeWork Labs and Goodie Nation, Venture Atlanta CEO
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Since beer-o'-clock is a little earlier than it used to be (we all could certainly use a cold one at all times these days), it's only right to share some great news for one of Georgia's most beloved craft breweries. News broke this afternoon
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“Making it” as a startup is difficult, even for seasoned entrepreneurs. But for companies with female or minority leaders, gaining access to critical capital has been a barrier to entry that has long stifled growth. EnrichHER’s founder and CEO Dr. Roshawnna Novellus knew this reality all too well, but
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Atlanta-based financial services company Buckle quietly (!) announced last week that it has raised $31 million in a huge Series A funding round. A tech-enabled provider of insurance coverage for drivers who turn their personal vehicles into ride-sharing assets, Buckle’s value is in addressing insurance gaps in conventional policies, which
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In an announcement made public on August 5, eBay announced that the online marketplace is partnering with LendingPoint, the Atlanta-area platform that rapidly originates unsecured loans to merchants and service providers using data and code, to provide installment loans to eBay sellers wanting to sustain or simply grow their businesses.
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Charityvest started with a simple premise: Giving back should be easy. Founded by Georgia Tech grads Stephen Kump, Jon Koon and Ashby Foltz, and backed by Y Combinator, Charityvest believes that their technology platform does just that, by empowering individuals to create and run their very own tax-deductible charitable fund.
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When Atlanta’s June 9th Primary Day election made national news for hours-long lines, understaffed precincts and broken voting machines, local policy makers knew they had to find a way to change the narrative ahead of the next election. Now the Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) believes they have found the
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After taking a few years off from creating one of Atlanta's earliest platforms connecting hip-hop culture and technology, the influential podcast Digital Good Times has relaunched, with impeccable timing for today's conversations around true diversity and inclusion in tech. Emman 'Small Eyez' Twe is
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Atlanta’s digital healthcare company Sharecare is set to increase its payment processing capabilities with the acquisition of North Carolina-based WhiteHatAI, according to a statement on WhiteHatAI’s website. WhiteHatAI’s fraud detection platform finds inaccurate claims before they are paid out, saving both time and money for healthcare providers.