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Going Inside the Minds of Brilliant Designers for a Rare Look into Design Thinking

Calling all creators and fellow designers: General Assembly's "Inside the Minds of Brilliant Designers" Series continues! This inspiring event series invites key players in Atlanta’s design community to offer a rare insider’s look at how they work and create. From branding to user experience

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Online Car Dealer Carvana Goes Public with $240M Stock Offering

Carvana's path to success has been paved by innovation since its inception in 2012. The online platform provides an easier way to buy a car through their now-ubiquitous large glass automobile vending machines. After filing for their IPO in March, as of 9:30 a.m. this morning,

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Coca-Cola BridgeCommunity Startups Will Test Their MVPs In Philips Arena User Lab

The startups in Coca-Cola’s BridgeCommunity commercialization program, which upped the ante by accepting double the number of companies this year, receive unparalleled access to a major roster of enterprise partners. Now, they’ll also get to build their MVP’s and do customer testing on what might be one

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Ballpark By the Numbers: SunTrust Park's Mobility Data

On Opening Weekend at SunTrust Park, more than 120,000 visited the stadium and its adjoining mixed-use development, The Battery. One would think that this onslaught of people would affect cell phone service or speed while enjoying the restaurants, entertainment, and games. However, this wasn't a problem for

6 Advantages of Having a Mentor to Guide You Through Startup Life

6 Advantages of Having a Mentor to Guide You Through Startup Life

Having a mentor (or a whole bunch!) while building a company is essential. Surveys have shown that 70 percent of small businesses that receive mentorship survive past the first five years and 88 percent of those receiving mentorship say that mentorship is invaluable. A mentor can encompass several things in

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International Bank Grants Morehouse College $400K To Support Diverse Founders

Even in the forward-thinking tech world, the diversity gap remains. Kauffman research on the state of entrepreneurship shows that entrepreneurs are 80 percent white and more than 64 percent male; companies with all-female founders are at a considerable disadvantage when it comes to funding. Even in Atlanta, where more than

The UnHyped Story Behind Rubicon Global

The UnHyped Story Behind Rubicon Global

UnHyped is a monthly conversation series created by The Gathering Spot in partnership with Hypepotamus. The goal is to feature Atlanta-based businesses who create waves with tech at their core. In this first episode of UnHyped, we have a conversation with Marc Spiegel and David Rachelson of trash tech company