Innovation Depot

That stack of random gift cards in your wallet could be turned directly into cash in your bank account, thanks to a Birmingham-based startup.  Prepaid2Cash, which moved its HQ from…

Birmingham’s Velocity Accelerator, the only startup accelerator program in the state of Alabama, has selected its second class of companies to join the three-month program. Eight startups, including six from…

Innovation Week Birmingham, a city-wide initiative that involves players across the business, educational, and public ecosystems, kicks off its fourth year on August 18th. The event originated in 2014 as an…

Finding the right talent is tough. Companies pay big dollars to recruiting firms to pinpoint and woo the most qualified candidates. Recruiting firms typically execute one of two (very pricey) strategies:…

Birmingham, AL-based fundraising platform Planet Fundraiser closed on a $1 million round led by Bill Smith of Instacart-rival company Shipt and backed by additional Birmingham-based investors including Matt Spotswood and Mainsail Asset Management. The…

Birmingham-based Planet Fundraiser is yet another Southeastern startup expanding into new markets. Announced today, the startup has partnered with dining group Southern Proper Hospitality to expand into Atlanta. Planet Fundraiser offers a performance-based platform that makes…