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Despite the long lines and large crowds, people usually think of fun when they think of festivals. That changed for Aly Hussaini when he caught a glimpse of the hard…

Forecasting has always been weird science at best, and risky business at worst, even though predicting future trends based on historical data seems like the smart thing for a company…

Atlanta tech entrepreneur Jewel Burks Solomon has been named head of Google for Startups for the U.S., Hypepotamus has confirmed. Solomon is not only the first African-American woman to have…

Classically-trained violinist DuMarkus Davis fell in love with music in middle school. But while studying music, he noticed that many of the organizations that offered music lessons didn’t pay a…

A common theme Alicia Scott reiterates when talking about entrepreneurship is connections. The new executive director of women-focused business accelerator Launchpad2X believes that connections, from advisors to other founders, can…

While final numbers are still being calculated, Airbnb expected nearly 10,000 guests to arrive at its Atlanta-area properties during the week prior to Super Bowl VIII. This influx of visitors also…

Metro Atlanta ranks as the number one city for black-owned businesses, according to the Georgia Department of Economic Development, and the startup scene is no exception. These innovators are shaking up Atlanta’s…

You’ve heard it said again and again, but the financial technology, or FinTech, industry in Georgia is truly something to impress. Consider: Annually FinTech companies of Georgia generate over $72 billion…