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MyLumper Trucks FinTech to Transportation

MyLumper Trucks FinTech to Transportation

After two decades of dealing with the logistics of truckers, freight companies and their payment system, Akmann Van-Mary became frustrated. Over the years, the Haitian-born problem solver has woken up in the middle of the night with truckers needing a fuel advance or lumper payments. You must answer these calls

Six Networking Tips for Introverts

Six Networking Tips for Introverts

Sweaty palms? Small panic attacks as you park? Overwhelmed by the number of people at your meetup? It's happened to all of us. As an introvert, networking can be as painful as nails on a chalkboard. Networking with strangers is a necessary evil to succeeding in any industry,

14 ATL Tech Leaders to Follow on Twitter

14 ATL Tech Leaders to Follow on Twitter

Once upon a time, a mentor solely existed IRL (in real life) and could only be reached after careful networking. But now, with social media, you can find the right kind of advice, from a CEO or venture capitalist, with just a few clicks. Most tech leaders have joined the

How Effective are Accelerator Programs? (And What that Means For Startups)

How Effective are Accelerator Programs? (And What that Means For Startups)

The rise in popularity of accelerators, short programs aimed to connect early-stage entrepreneurs and potential investors, has been astronomical in recent years. Like any new initiative, there isn't new data to determine how effective these programs are at creating successful ventures. To address this gap in tech knowledge,

Why Millennials Throw More Money at B2B Buying

Why Millennials Throw More Money at B2B Buying

If you're a baby boomer who's been working in technology since the Jurassic era of DOS prompts, a new study from Atlanta-based PR/digital marketing firm Arketi Group confirms your suspicions: When it comes to who's doing the B2b buying, it's a

Coca-Cola and Corporate Giants Bridge 10 Startups toward Commercial Success

Coca-Cola and Corporate Giants Bridge 10 Startups toward Commercial Success

Nearly 130 years to the day after its first breakthrough beverage was sold, foreshadowing a boom into the biggest brand in the world, Coca-Cola publicly announced the 10 emerging companies selected for its startup commercialization program, The Bridge. The Atlanta-based activation will create mentorships and connections — a bridge — between local

How Heroes and Hashtags Can Boost Startup Diversity

How Heroes and Hashtags Can Boost Startup Diversity

She grew up in Nashville, but Partpic co-founder and CEO Jewel Burks knew her destiny lay four hours to the south on Interstates 24 and 75. "I was always looking at Atlanta as where I wanted to be," Burks told the audience at a recent panel discussion on