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5 Vacation Apps to Pack for Your Next Trip

The startup world doesn't sleep. The hustle goes 24/7. Yet, even the most hardworking folks deserve a few days off by a sandy beach with a fruity drink in hand or a week exploring a country abroad without constant email contact. Days off are necessary for you

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QGenda CEO Vaults VC Firm TechRise Ventures with WideAngle View

It's been a busy summer for QGenda founder and CEO Greg Benoit. The Atlanta native's healthcare tech startup landed a major investment in June, and now Benoit is parlaying that success into the creation of a new local venture capital firm, TechRise Ventures. "Atlanta has

Investors Share Why They Dish Dough (and Don’t) to Startups

Investors Share Why They Dish Dough (and Don’t) to Startups

"Funding is harder to get out of than a marriage," investors said in unison during a recent candid conversation about raising money at The Gathering Spot. We can't say we disagree. Raising funds for your startup is stressful. Whether you're at the beginning or

Startup Runway Gives Flight to Minority and Women Founders

Startup Runway Gives Flight to Minority and Women Founders

Georgia ranks number 1 in the United States for producing women entrepreneurs and number 2 for producing black-owned businesses. These entrepreneurs, however, can have a hard time connecting with the right investors. Only 10 percent of the startups which raised Series A last year were established by female or diverse

The Braves and ATV Batter Up for Atlanta Startups

The Braves and ATV Batter Up for Atlanta Startups

The Atlanta Tech Village and the Atlanta Braves recently formed a unique partnership to bring together and support ATL's growing tech and startup community. "This collaboration is the first of it's kind between an Atlanta sports team and our thriving tech ecosystem," Karen Houghton,

16 Slack Hacks to Increase Your Team's Productivity

16 Slack Hacks to Increase Your Team's Productivity

Slack, the $2.8 billion-valuation team messaging service, can increase your team's productivity by skipping those long email threads and help you obtain necessary information in real time. Your team can be spread over various channels where they can upload documents, set reminders for meetings and have a

Eight Networking Etiquette Tips for Your Next Event

Eight Networking Etiquette Tips for Your Next Event

Whether you're an introvert or a people person, you have to be on your best behavior to score important connections during events. Too many drinks or showing up in unprofessional clothes can be the kiss of death for your career. Word travels fast in the business world. You