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For Wilmington startup OpiAID, better data can create healthier communities

For Wilmington startup OpiAID, better data can create healthier communities

David Reeser moved to Wilmington, North Carolina, a beach town that he describes as “paradise,” in 2016 with his family. But a report came out around that time suggesting it was far from paradise for many of Reeser’s neighbors. Upwards of 11.6% of Wilmington residents were abusing opioids,

Nashville procurement startup GoodShip brings in $5 million investment

Nashville procurement startup GoodShip brings in $5 million investment

The startup GoodShip already has big names backing its cloud-based procurement platform. Its pre-seed round, announced in October of 2022, has Stord CEO Sean Henry, Convoy founder Dan Lewis, and FreightWaves founder Craig Fuller listed as investors. Now in the spring of 2023, the Nashville-based startup is adding to its

Alumni of the Atlanta startup scene launch their own VC automation startup

Alumni of the Atlanta startup scene launch their own VC automation startup

Coming out of stealth mode, the team behind Dori has a big vision for the future of the VC world. Specifically, the Atlanta-based startup wants to “help a first time founder fundraise like a serial entrepreneur,” said CEO and co-founder Sarosh Shahbuddin. The fundraising world is brutal for most first-time

Cybersecurity startup "hooks" $5 million seed round from regional investor

Cybersecurity startup "hooks" $5 million seed round from regional investor

Zachary Eikenberry has noticed a shift in how companies are thinking about cybersecurity training recently. Before, it was considered more of a “vitamin” boost. But now, Eikenberry said enterprises are viewing it as a necessary painkiller. “The cybersecurity buyer is recognizing that no matter how many technology tools are used

Better than a powerpoint: Why an All-Canadian Car Made Its Driving Debut In Georgia

Better than a powerpoint: Why an All-Canadian Car Made Its Driving Debut In Georgia

When most people are asked to put together a mock up business plan, they’ll likely open up Powerpoint or splash something together in Canva. Not so for the team behind Project Arrow up in Canada. When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau laid out a challenge last year for Canadian industries

These Are The Mental Health Startups You Need To Know

These Are The Mental Health Startups You Need To Know

The healthcare landscape has changed dramatically since the US first designated May as Mental Health Awareness Month back in the 1940s. At the time, the goal was to drive general awareness of mental wellness and celebrate recovery from mental illness. “Now, it’s much less stigmatized to talk about mental

Will AI make writers obsolete? Here's what creatives need to know.

Will AI make writers obsolete? Here's what creatives need to know.

We’re only a week into Hollywood’s Writers Strike, but it is already impacting the film industry set up across the Southeast. The Writers Guild of America’s decision to strike caused Atlanta-based productions, like Stranger Things, to announce delays in their filming schedules. The longer the strike goes