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Invest Atlanta Appoints Sam Adams as Innovation Engine

Invest Atlanta Appoints Sam Adams as Innovation Engine

Sam Adams has a strong passion for this city, I would even call him a one-man PR campaign. His hopes and dreams for it have even bled into his work as he is now Invest Atlanta's first Manager of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, after a stint for the city

Coding and Community Collide for Web Dev David Pham

Coding and Community Collide for Web Dev David Pham

With a background in hardware assembly and operating systems, David Pham has a curiosity for how things work. Undoubtedly, this led him to DigitalCrafts, a 16-week web immersive bootcamp at the Atlanta Tech Village. Prior to code, he also taught urban youth and led field trips to Georgia Tech and

Theia Washington Smith Energizes the Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative

Theia Washington Smith Energizes the Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative

On the penthouse floor of the historic FlatironCity building in Downtown Atlanta, a bright pink wall reads: "Successful Women Equal Successful Families, Communities and Cities." The words were spoken by Mayor Kasim Reed as he tried to bring his vision of an incubator for women entrepreneurs to a

How Non-Designers Can Evaluate Design Like a Creative Director

How Non-Designers Can Evaluate Design Like a Creative Director

If you’re in a position of leadership, it’s likely that you’ve been asked to give feedback on a design project at some point in your career. But, unless you come from a design background it’s probably not something you’re very good at or completely comfortable

Jeff Perkins | The Marketing Magician Behind QASymphony

Jeff Perkins | The Marketing Magician Behind QASymphony

QASymphony is having a really good year. They rang in a record-breaking second quarter, and, this week, added $3 million in financing to boost their global expansion.* Their year-over-year revenue growth is nearly 200% and their first annual user conference, Quality Jam, attracted over 200 attendees. They also have received

CEO Georgina Nelson Smashes Stereotypes, Scores $12.6M and ATL HQ

CEO Georgina Nelson Smashes Stereotypes, Scores $12.6M and ATL HQ

Former lawyer and now CEO Georgina Nelson is making waves across the world with her startup, truRating. This week, the early-stage company raised $12.6 million in Series A funding led by Sandaire. This financial boost follows their physical growth, as exhibited through the establishment of their North American headquarters

Retired Admiral Prepares CEOs to Battle Cybersecurity Threats

Retired Admiral Prepares CEOs to Battle Cybersecurity Threats

Many factors play into a company's cybersecurity strategy, but to be truly effective, it all has to start in the CEO's corner office. That's according to a former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who is now helping Georgia Tech teach cybersecurity