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They Were Executive Leaders At Spanx. Now, These ATL Founders Want To Help You Sleep Better.
Former Spanx executives launch The Inactive Company to disrupt the outdated sleep mask market with a patented, performance-enhancing sleep aid. Backed by university studies and athletic partnerships, the Inactivator is revolutionizing how Americans sleep.

Meet the Filmmaker-Turned-Founder Using AI to Reskill America’s Workforce
From The Blair Witch Project to AI-powered EdTech, Robin Cowie’s Skillmaker is revolutionizing vocational training for America’s skilled workforce.

This ClimateTech Startup Is Taking Root in Huntsville, Alabama — With a Mission to Reforest the Planet
Huntsville-based ClimateTech startup Intrinsic Methods is revolutionizing the carbon credit market with blockchain transparency and advanced tree-planting technology—aiming to make global reforestation scalable, trackable, and impactful.

Unleash Your Geek at Dig South Tech Summit and the Inaugural Charleston Tech Week
Dig South will anchor the inaugural Charleston Tech Week, April 24-May 2, 2025.

Founders Gone Wild: Spring Break Events You Cannot Miss
With spring break right around the corner, founders are clamoring for a break from the day-to-day founder life, and we have got you covered. Whether you’re taking a spring break staycation or hitting the road for some light travel, we have the top five events that should be on your

Seed the South Capital Summit to Take Over Charlotte
Join top founders & investors, network with industry leaders, and hear from some of the top tech startups in the region, May 20-21. Hype readers receive a 25% discount.
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Unleash Your Geek at Dig South Tech Summit and the Inaugural Charleston Tech Week
Dig South will anchor the inaugural Charleston Tech Week, April 24-May 2, 2025.

Unleash Your Geek at Dig South Tech Summit and the Inaugural Charleston Tech Week
Dig South will anchor the inaugural Charleston Tech Week, April 24-May 2, 2025.
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They Were Executive Leaders At Spanx. Now, These ATL Founders Want To Help You Sleep Better.
Former Spanx executives launch The Inactive Company to disrupt the outdated sleep mask market with a patented, performance-enhancing sleep aid. Backed by university studies and
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Your City, Your Startups: Techstars Atlanta Continues
“We’re super excited to kick off this new chapter, and we can’t wait to build the future of Atlanta startups together!” – Tim Dorr