Category: Emerging Tech
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Cast your vote for these 10 political startups in the South
With the first presidential debate behind us and less than six weeks to go until we cast our ballots in the election, it’s hard not to have politics on the brain. Even for the most politically active citizens, government affairs can feel especially confusing and overwhelming around election time (how exactly does the Electoral College…
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9 Southern companies getting in the eSports game
If you spent much of Labor Day Weekend watching college football and dusting off your favorite NFL jersey, you may not know that there’s another sports season in full swing right now, too. It’s called eSports and the global playoffs take place from now till late October. eSports, or competitive video gameplay, isn’t what you…
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Get schooled with these 11 Southern education startups
Ah, back to school season. For some, late August conjures happy memories of new outfits, organized pencil pouches, and fresh composition notebooks ready to be filled with doodles. For others (we’re guessing you’re a college senior, a tired parent or teacher, or a school administrator…), perhaps this time of year fills you with some looming…
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Birmingham entrepreneurs flirt with success through online staffing service
By: TIM FREEMAN, EDITOR, HARK. BIRMINGHAM – Hiring is one of the most critical – and challenging – components of the entrepreneurial and business skill set. Many companies elect to work without outside consultants and recruiters to solve the challenges of attracting and retaining talent, but agency fees can be expensive, and for better or for…
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Get to Know Brooks Buffington
Yik Yak co-founder discusses Southeast tech scene, future of anonymous messaging app In the Southeast’s technology scene, Yik Yak is something of a rarity. The anonymous messaging app has become a household name. It shot up the charts, stirred up national controversy and raised serious money from big-name Silicon Valley investors. And in a region…
