2020 has refocused national attention on police abuse of power, racism and issues of economic inequality in profound ways. Building off the momentum from their 2019 event, AtlBlackTech is back…
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Barry Givens & Justin Dawkins of Collab Capital Share Details On Their $50 Million Investment Fund For Black Tech Founders
by Mike Jordanby Mike JordanAlong with their partner Jewel Burks Solomon, Barry Givens and Justin Dawkins are the cofounders of Atlanta-based Collab Capital. Described as “a new institution for Black entrepreneurs,” Collab Capital is…
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Techstars Launches Inaugural Social Impact Accelerator Class in Partnership with Cox Enterprises
by Mike Jordanby Mike JordanTechstars announced today the launch of the Cox Enterprises Social Impact Accelerator program, a partnership between the Atlanta-based entities that aims to drive community impact by leveraging innovative startups. Announced…
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First Google for Startups Atlanta Pop-Up Empowers Underrepresented Entrepreneurs With 48 hours of Focused Mentorship
by Muriel Vegaby Muriel VegaThe Google Atlanta midtown office was bustling during the first two days of October. Everywhere you looked you saw two people huddled together — a Google mentor and a startup…
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Barry Givens, New Techstars Social Impact Managing Director, Is Seeking Startups For “People, Community, and Planet”
by Holly Beilinby Holly BeilinEarlier this summer, Cox Enterprises and global accelerator Techstars announced that they were extending their partnership to launch a second Techstars program in Atlanta, this one focused on social impact…
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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…
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ATL’s Robotic Bartender Served Up Mint Juleps at the Derby
by Carey Tuckerby Carey TuckerWhile the world’s premier horse race is known as The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports, the same cannot be said for the lines within the infield of the Kentucky Derby.…