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Maps are becoming more social, thanks to Atlanta-based startup GeoCloud

Maps are becoming more social, thanks to Atlanta-based startup GeoCloud

For startup GeoCloud, it is truly all about location, location, location. The Atlanta-based venture is creating new location-based experiences and making it possible for more people to find their community wherever they are in the world. It isn’t just about getting someone from Point A to Point B. From

Social media is out and online communities are in, says Atlanta-based startup Backspace

Social media is out and online communities are in, says Atlanta-based startup Backspace

The nature of social media is changing. Out are the days of just counting followers as a sign of success, says entrepreneur Faiz Imran. Now, it is all about building and measuring community. Communities are nothing new online. In fact, upwards of 76% of internet users are part of some

Despite slowdown, crypto is attracting a new group -- Institutional investors

Despite slowdown, crypto is attracting a new group -- Institutional investors

Depending on your exposure to crypto, the last few months have been a wild ride. Bitcoin plunged in value while firms like Celsius made international headlines for unethical lending practices. But it is not all doom in gloom for those in the decentralized finance space. In fact, crypto veteran Ryan

Following Acquisition, WalletFi Founder Explores Opportunities For More FinTech Growth In North Carolina

Following Acquisition, WalletFi Founder Explores Opportunities For More FinTech Growth In North Carolina

North Carolina-based WalletFi got off the ground to tackle what very well be one of the most frustrating experiences for any adult…dealing with a lost or stolen wallet. The process of monitoring transactions, re-ordering cards, and reinstating auto pay subscription can take hours and leave you with a major

UrbanGeekz Steps Out of The Newsroom With Launch Of Pre-Accelerator Program

UrbanGeekz Steps Out of The Newsroom With Launch Of Pre-Accelerator Program

News platform UrbanGeekz is making headlines of its own this week with the launch of a new pre-accelerator program. The Atlanta-based outlet, which covers multicultural news around technology, science, businesses, and entrepreneurship, launched Geekz Ventures as a way to help tech-focused startups with underestimated founders get off the ground. While

More of Silicon Valley Looks To Plug Into Atlanta & Savannah Talent

More of Silicon Valley Looks To Plug Into Atlanta & Savannah Talent

More of Silicon Valley is moving to Georgia. Plug and Play Tech Center, the world’s largest innovation platform, is “plugging” into the Atlanta and Savannah ecosystems to expand the startup and corporate innovation landscape. Both cities are a natural fit for the Bay Area-based center that is a hybrid

Louisville-based Startup Wants To Make The World "Universally Accessible" With New Indoor Mapping Tool

Louisville-based Startup Wants To Make The World "Universally Accessible" With New Indoor Mapping Tool

Google Maps is great at getting you to your destination, but what happens once you need to navigate around inside the building? For the most part, you are out of luck if you are in need of step-by-step directions. “When you go out into the world and you're