North Carolina is becoming a top relocation spot for techies fleeing big metros in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Just ask Jason Caplain, partner at Bull City Ventures. In…
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Four Atlanta-based startups have been selected for Google for Startups Black Founders Exchange, which will be held virtually from October 7-29 this year. In partnership with American Underground, the Black…
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American Underground and Google for Startups Welcome Black Founders Exchange Cohort
by Holly Beilinby Holly BeilinDurham, North Carolina’s American Underground, one of the largest tech hubs in the Southeast, will welcome 11 high-potential entrepreneurs to the fourth annual Black Founders Exchange later this month. This…
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With Google for Startups Partnership, Veteran Capital’s Mission Is Southeast Expansion
by Holly Beilinby Holly BeilinLast year, former U.S. Army Company Commander Tim Horan became Veteran-in-Residence at American Underground, the largest tech hub in North Carolina’s Research Triangle. His mission: to build a pipeline of…
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Backstage Capital’s First Accelerator Startup is Google for Entrepreneurs’ Winner Optimal Solar
by Muriel Vegaby Muriel VegaLast Friday, Google for Entrepreneurs’ Black Founders Exchange Program crowned Durham, NC-based startup Optimal Solar as the winner of their pitch competition held at North Carolina tech hub American Underground. At the helm of the…
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Southern Tech Hub Brings In Former Army Commander and Startup COO As New Veteran-In-Residence
by Holly Beilinby Holly BeilinDuring his time serving his country, both domestically at Kentucky’s Fort Campbell and in Afghanistan, U.S. Army company commander Tim Horan wasn’t exactly sure what he would do once he…
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As Apple Contemplates A North Carolina Campus, Local Startup Leaders Weigh In
by Holly Beilinby Holly BeilinEyes across the South have been watching Seattle over the past months in hopes of an Amazon “HQ2” announcement — many believe that the e-commerce and tech giant’s choice of…
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This Topic-Specific Social App Helps Brands Find Exactly the Right Audience
by Muriel Vegaby Muriel VegaSporting events can get heated — every so often a referee will make a call that sets the stadium on fire as fans loudly complain. John York was amidst that situation;…