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Technology Association of Georgia Tags Larry Williams as New President & CEO

Technology Association of Georgia Tags Larry Williams as New President & CEO

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has found its next president and CEO — Larry Williams. Through the appointment, Williams will lead the nation’s largest state technology trade association. Following a national search, Williams was selected for his exhaustive experience in global branding, international trade and finance, public and industrial

Atlanta Startup Battle to Bestow $100K to the Next Big Startup — Every 90 Days

Atlanta Startup Battle to Bestow $100K to the Next Big Startup — Every 90 Days

Let's get ready to rumbleeeeee, tech startups! Atlanta Startup Battle launches this fall, on October 27, with a $100,000 quarterly competition. Yes, that's $400,000 in investable dollars up for the taking every year. The competition, hosted at TechSquare Labs, will provide local startups the

CyberLaunch Spotlights Software That Learns As It Protects

CyberLaunch Spotlights Software That Learns As It Protects

There are startup companies that focus on protecting networks and devices. And there are startup companies that focus on machine learning - artificial intelligence-based software that adapts to situations on its own without the need for human intervention. CyberLaunch is an Atlanta-based accelerator that works with both cybersecurity and machine

TechHire Takes on the Diversity Divide with CodeStart

TechHire Takes on the Diversity Divide with CodeStart

Technology is where the action is right now in the business world, but two obstacles threaten to put the brakes on the speed of success: There aren't enough skilled workers to go around, and the workforce itself - like the tech industry in general - isn't

Braves CEO on Winning Atlanta Tech Talent

Braves CEO on Winning Atlanta Tech Talent

The Braves' fan experience was at the center of this weekend's Braves App Challenge, a hackathon aimed at finding innovative solutions to help create the greatest sporting experience in the Southeast. There were seven teams competing for the top prize of $5K and a runner-up price of

Carvana Cofounder on the Road from ATL to Almost a Half Billion Raised

Carvana Cofounder on the Road from ATL to Almost a Half Billion Raised

Three years ago, Ryan Keeton, with cofounders Ernie Garcia and Ben Huston, introduced Carvana to the world as a small car dealership on Marietta Street in Atlanta. What they promised was a new way to buy a car, one that combined the ease of purchasing online with the human factors

Google Fiber Lays Groundwork for Attracting Tech Biz, Says Mayor Reed

Google Fiber Lays Groundwork for Attracting Tech Biz, Says Mayor Reed

Now that Google Fiber is rolling out 1-gigabit-per-second online access to a few downtown Atlanta neighborhoods this week, Mayor Kasim Reed thinks his pitch to lure more businesses to the city will gain more momentum. Google Fiber was first announced for Atlanta in January 2015, was the lack of local