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Startup out of ATV Brings New Definition of "Carpooling" to the Logistics Industry

Startup out of ATV Brings New Definition of "Carpooling" to the Logistics Industry

The term “carpool” may have once been reserved for commuting to school or soccer practice. But Atlanta-based entrepreneurs Michael Malakhov and Eric Morris are bringing a new "carpool" definition to the logistics industry with startup Carpool Logistics. The two bring a combined 25 years of logistics experience at

Atlanta HealthTech Startup Looks To End Canceled Medical Appointments One Ride At A Time

Atlanta HealthTech Startup Looks To End Canceled Medical Appointments One Ride At A Time

While the pandemic made telemedicine a staple in our healthcare ecosystem, it also highlighted the ongoing stress associated with getting to and from doctor’s offices for critical appointments. Transportation issues account for about half of all canceled medical appointments (totaling upwards of 3.6 million cancellations), says Dana Weeks.

With $15M Series A, Atlanta's Flashtract Looks To Streamline Construction Payment Options

With $15M Series A, Atlanta's Flashtract Looks To Streamline Construction Payment Options

Despite launching in January 2020 and scaling a construction-focused startup during two years of global uncertainty, Atlanta-based Flashtract seems to have built a solid foundation. The team is starting off 2022 with a $15 million Series A round, according to the startup’s website. The round was led by Addition

Through hurricanes and snowstorms, Citibot found new ways to innovate in GovTech in 2021

Through hurricanes and snowstorms, Citibot found new ways to innovate in GovTech in 2021

It almost seems like Citibot was created just for this moment. While the Charleston-based startup has been around for six years, the GovTech communication tool found itself as part of critical city infrastructure across the country in 2021. Founder Bratton Riley started Citibot as an “equitable communication engagement system for

Atlanta HealthTech Starts 2022 Off Strong With Funding, Acquisition News

Atlanta HealthTech Starts 2022 Off Strong With Funding, Acquisition News

The Atlanta HealthTech scene is starting the new year off strong with a series of funding and acquisition announcements. This comes off the heels of an impressive 2021, in which 38 Metro Atlanta-based HealthTech ventures raised funds, according to available Crunchbase data. Some of the most noteworthy deals included Florence

New NFT Launched By Former Athletes Help Fans Connect With UGA Football Stars

New NFT Launched By Former Athletes Help Fans Connect With UGA Football Stars

The 2022 College Football National Championship game will be a big night for SEC fans. It could also be a big night for NFTs (non-fungible tokens), thanks to a group of former UGA Bulldog standouts. Ty Frix, Keith Marshall, and Aaron Murray, all former UGA football players, have teamed up

Birmingham-Based App Looks To Raise The Bar On How You Close Your Bar Tab

Birmingham-Based App Looks To Raise The Bar On How You Close Your Bar Tab

A Birmingham-based startup wants to help with your bar tab on New Year’s Eve (and on every other night, for that matter). TabX, the brainchild of Jay Taylor and his brother Josh Taylor, started as a way to address the very real pain points surrounding the opening and closing