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Put Money Back in Your Startup's Pocket With These Georgia Tax Credits

If there's one thing in life that's for sure, it's taxes. But if you groan and moan as April 15 approaches every year, Stephen Bradshaw, CPA has some good news. We spoke to the Senior Tax Manager at Bennett Thrasher about three Georgia startup

Center for Civic Innovation Celebrates Atlanta's Unsung Heroes

Center for Civic Innovation Celebrates Atlanta's Unsung Heroes

Motivation is easy to come by when your efforts are reaping something for yourself, but it takes a special kind of person to hustle for the benefit of others. Last Thursday, leaders from the Atlanta business and nonprofit community gathered at the Center for Civic Innovation (CCI) in downtown Atlanta

Yik Yak Layoffs Mark New Era for Social Media App

Yik Yak Layoffs Mark New Era for Social Media App

Late last week college social media app Yik Yak announced layoffs of over 60% of its workforce, bringing the company down to just 20 employees. The anonymous messaging location-based app was an instant hit with college students when it launched in 2013. Founders Brooks Buffington and Tyler Droll raised nearly

Investors Point to Exit Strategies for Startups

Investors Point to Exit Strategies for Startups

You've scaled and done all of the hard work. Should you prepare your startup for exit? How do you know if your business is ready for a sale or acquisition? As a CEO, it's important to have your affairs in order before putting it up to

11 Southern Tech Companies Brewing Up Beer Innovations

11 Southern Tech Companies Brewing Up Beer Innovations

Brewers, developers, and entrepreneurs are using technology to disrupt the massive and traditional $300 billion beer industry…and it’s working. According to Brewers Association, craft breweries have doubled their market share since 2010, and in 2014, startups in the alcohol industry raised $100 million in venture capital. Even the

Discussing the Gap Between Creative and Tech

Discussing the Gap Between Creative and Tech

"Ask the challenging questions, if you can google it — don't ask it." Rohit Malhotra said as he kicked off the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth's panel discussion on building the digital economy. The event brought together members of the city's government, non-profits,

9 ATL Spots to Blow off Steam and Bond with your Team

9 ATL Spots to Blow off Steam and Bond with your Team

Once in a while, you need a break from the hustle — to reconnect and recharge. Team building doesn't have to be boring, though. Here, at Hype, we're partial to happy hours (exhibit A) and talks about travel. From bowling three strikes in a row to hanging