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Atlanta-based STEM startup Brown Toy Box Lands Major Partnership With Microsoft

Atlanta-based STEM startup Brown Toy Box Lands Major Partnership With Microsoft

Terri-Nichelle Bradley has brought on big name partners throughout the years while building Brown Toy Box, an educational toy company dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). Hypepotamus covered Brown Toy Box in 2018 when it landed a partnership with NASA. Earlier this

How Are Founders Preparing To Pitch At Venture Atlanta 2023?

How Are Founders Preparing To Pitch At Venture Atlanta 2023?

Three minutes. That’s all the time founders have to share their startup story on the Venture Atlanta stage this year. Now, that might not seem like a lot of time for a founder to pitch their idea, product, team, and vision to a room full of potential investors. But

12 Startups Selected For Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator in Birmingham

12 Startups Selected For Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator in Birmingham

The energy around Birmingham, Alabama's EnergyTech scene is buzzing once again as a new Techstars cohort rolls into town. 12 startups were selected last week to join the latest Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator and have come to Birmingham to connect with mentors and key stakeholders over the coming

After 10 years and $1 billion in investments, this is how Atlanta-based Groundfloor is growing next

After 10 years and $1 billion in investments, this is how Atlanta-based Groundfloor is growing next

To reach the elusive 10 year mark, a startup needs to be much more than just a good idea. It needs a team that can navigate the startup through economic headlines and changing customer demands. Brian Dally and Nick Bhargava, co-founders of Atlanta-based Groundfloor, have reached the 10 year startup

Atlanta Dating startup Hatched Looks To Crack Open New Markets With Southeast Expansion

Atlanta Dating startup Hatched Looks To Crack Open New Markets With Southeast Expansion

Atlanta’s personality-based dating platform Hatched is in expansion mode. The startup, which launched last November to connect singles across the Metro area, is moving into Charlotte, North Carolina. Opening other Southeastern cities, like Nashville and Birmingham, is also on the horizon, says co-founder Mitch Alterman. Branching out from Atlanta

What Makes A Good Startup Pitch? What Makes It Flop? The Experts Weigh In.

What Makes A Good Startup Pitch? What Makes It Flop? The Experts Weigh In.

You have the idea. Your MVP is built and the website is up and running. Now, you’re ready to talk about your startup to just about anyone who will listen. A good business pitch will make or break an early-stage company. But pitching is daunting if you've

Saltbox hits the road to support small business in a big way

Saltbox hits the road to support small business in a big way

Atlanta artist Chandler Sherry was on the road when she first learned about the co-warehousing and micro-fulfillment center startup Saltbox. “I saw one of their billboard signs that read, ‘A space where your dreams can grow.’ As cheesy as it sounds, I immediately pulled in for a tour. Since that