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Friday "Fund" Day: What Southeast Startups Did The Week Of September 2, 2024

Friday "Fund" Day: What Southeast Startups Did The Week Of September 2, 2024

Coming off the Labor Day weekend, startups are gearing up for a busy fall! Here are the top headlines from the week that you need to know: The Big Story Five startups have been named as the finalists for InvestTN Pitch Competition, presented by Amazon, which will take place next

As Football Season Kicks Off, This Georgia Entreprenuer Wants To "Cover Your Assets" At The Stadium

As Football Season Kicks Off, This Georgia Entreprenuer Wants To "Cover Your Assets" At The Stadium

Sports fans and concert goers alike are all too familiar with the frustration of security bag checks, where a simple purse can turn into a major inconvenience. The hassle starts before you even leave the house. A person must ensure that they have a bag that meets the venue’s

Waking Up a Dormant Startup Ecosystem

Waking Up a Dormant Startup Ecosystem

I am often asked how we built the Wilmington North Carolina startup ecosystem in less than ten years. I was asked twice last week by cities in the Carolinas. According to the ecosystem author Brad Feld of Techstars, it can take 20 plus years to build a successful ecosystem to

EdTech Startups You Need To Know For The New School Year

EdTech Startups You Need To Know For The New School Year

As the new school year kicks off, students, parents, and educators alike are sharpening their pencils, plugging in devices…and logging into new startup platforms to help kids find success inside the classroom. While VC funding into the EdTech (educational technology) sector has significantly slowed over the last year from

Create-X 2024 In Photos

Create-X 2024 In Photos

Another Create-X Demo Day is in the books. Last night, students who participated in Georgia Tech Create-X’s Startup Launch shared their products, apps, and startups plans to a packed house during Demo Day on Georgia Tech’s campus. Now in its 11th year, Create-X is one of the top

Friday Fund Day: What Southeast Startups Made Headlines The Week Of August 26, 2024

Friday Fund Day: What Southeast Startups Made Headlines The Week Of August 26, 2024

Southeast startups were buzzing with activity this week, and we’re here to break down the most noteworthy news. From funding rounds to new C-Suite leaders, these up-and-coming companies made headlines during the week of August 26, 2024. Whether you’re tracking the latest movers in fintech, health tech, or

We Asked, They Answered: CPG Leaders Share Advice For Making It In A Crowded Industry

We Asked, They Answered: CPG Leaders Share Advice For Making It In A Crowded Industry

Keeping inventory fresh. Finding new customers. Dealing with ever-changing shipping demands. Building up a consumer product business is a constant balancing act, requiring agility, innovation, and strategic thinking to stay competitive in an evolving market. To get a better sense of how CPG (consumer-packaged goods) companies stand out, we reached