The road to startup success doesn’t necessarily smell like roses. It holds a signature scent of sweat, musty cement, and coffee — lots of coffee. The sounds resonate roaring cheers, wall-punching thuds of frustration, and rapid keyboard strokes rhythmically typing ideas into action. While we can’t fully relive the experiences that shape escapades in entrepreneurship, […]
Much can be accomplished in just one year, just ask ATDC and Worldpay. With a $1 million dollar backing from the global payments giant, the ATDC FinTech Program guided 20 budding startups towards their FinTech fantasy. Of those 20, 8 have already successfully raised $16.8 million in funding. With Georgia’s known reputation as a powerful […]
If data is currency for the Information Age, then those who can navigate the rising tide of analytics at companies stand ready to cash in on their skills. But first they have to acquire those skills, and that’s where General Assembly comes in. “There are so many data jobs available right now, because companies see […]
Leadership has launched for Techstars Atlanta with the appointment of its first managing director, Michael Cohn. The startup veteran will ignite the global accelerator program, set to begin this summer, by establishing its strategic direction, recruiting and selecting startups, and working with stakeholders across the Techstars global network. Cohn has lived the lifecycle of an […]
Big things are happening here in the South and the folks at Y Combinator have taken notice. So, they’re packing their bags and heading to TechSquare Labs in an effort to meet the brightest entrepreneurs in Atlanta. Grab a cup of coffee, get the scoop on Y Combinator, rub elbows with three of their partners, […]