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Why A New Funding Era Is Upon Us

We are on the precipice of a funding revolution. As currency continues to decentralize, so too will funding sources. Soon, the proverbial funding king (banks) will become one of the people, moving towards a relational model based on experience and connection. Finally, mass automation will increase production, moving us away

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How Nicole Jones Went From Marketing At Delta To Leading Its Innovation Team

Nicole Jones knows marketing. She started her career with Delta in its marketing department after spending time at Turner Broadcasting organization. But her work at The Hangar — Delta’s global innovation center at Tech Square — is not mere marketing. She is tasked with keeping one of the largest airlines in

From Hot Dogs To Data, Harry Karambizi Is the Sustenance Your Company Needs

From Hot Dogs To Data, Harry Karambizi Is the Sustenance Your Company Needs

It all started with a hot dog. No, really. Harry Karambizi's introduction into the world of programming started when he opened his hot dog food cart. Struggling to scale the business, Karambizi sought out a platform that could help him and other food carts owners. He couldn'

This Jr. Programmer Funneled His Passion for Computers Into a Programming Career

This Jr. Programmer Funneled His Passion for Computers Into a Programming Career

After a stint working in information technology and desk support, James Marion resurrected an initial passion for programming (he's been working with and on computers since high school) and dusted off his skills in DigitalCrafts' Immersive program with a focus on Computer Science. "I wanted to

Opinion: Here's How We Can Make Atlanta the Next Cyber Hub

Opinion: Here's How We Can Make Atlanta the Next Cyber Hub

A recent Fortune article named Atlanta as one of the seven cities that could become the world’s cybersecurity capital, citing Georgia Tech, the corporate and funding ecosystem, as well as its Fortune 1000s and burgeoning startups. It’s true — Atlanta is home to some of the first cybersecurity companies

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With $40M Round, Bill Smith Is Building An AL-Based Company That Could Rival Instacart

Bill Smith is 31; he didn’t go to college. The Ernst & Young Emerging Entrepreneur of the year is the CEO of on-demand grocery delivery startup giant Shipt, which recently closed on a Series B round of $40 million. This follows a Series A of $20 million (from the

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Father-Son CIO Duo Both Up For State's Top Tech Exec

Family relationships are complicated, especially when you get business involved — most relatives support each other’s efforts, some work together, and, for the select few, some find themselves in friendly — or rather, familial — business competition. One Atlanta father-son duo are currently finalists to be recognized as Georgia’s top IT