Tag: fintech
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PunchListUSA Secures $39M, Airbnb for Boats Sails Off With $38M, From Space to the Mariana Trench, FinTop Capital Raises Beyond $200M Target
DIG THIS VIDEO Captured at DIG SOUTH Tech Summit last May, check out this video to explore the concept of digital asset exploitation as a multi-dimensional immersive experience within the experience of gaming and what that will mean for the user. Kristina touches on the legal side of digital assets and Daniel tackles them from…
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Infinitum Electric Raises $80M, VentureSouth Appoints New Director, Atlanta Entrepreneur’s 2nd Music Startup Acquired + Louisiana Bill Puts Forward Study On Crypto Campaign Donations
ATLANTA ENTREPRENEUR’S 2ND STARTUP UPBEAT MUSIC APP ACQUIRED ATLANTA —Atlanta entrepreneur Seth Radman has hit another high note in the MusicTech space. A little over two years after his startup Crescendo was acquired by Ultimate Guitar, one of his latest ventures, Upbeat Music App, has also been acquired. Upbeat was officially acquired by Colorado-based MakeMusic, one…
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Sponsored Shindigs + Top-Shelf Keynotes and a POAP at DIG SOUTH Tech Summit – Opens Next Wednesday, May 11 + Charleston’s First NFT Gallery IRL at a Major Event????
SUMMIT KEYNOTES EXPERTS IN WEB3, NFTS, REMOTE WORKING, NBA MARKETING + COMEDY IMPROV! DIG SOUTH Tech Summit, the South’s first and foremost event connecting leading global brands to the South’s most scalable startups, is bringing you 74 leading executives, 30 startups and 25 Web3 experts. The Summit delivers the contacts, content and capital opportunities mid-market companies…
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What the Heck is the Metaverse, NCSU Experts Stitching Together a Cleaner Future, DIG SOUTH Tech Summit Keynote Speakers + Colorado Firm Investing Over $300 Million For Bitcoin Mining South Of Dallas
WHAT THE HECK IS WEB3, YOU ASK, AND WHY SHOULD I CARE? DIG SOUTH Tech Summit speakers will dive deep on the topic in just two weeks, examining the whacky hype, the very real emerging tech, the passion projects, the opportunities, and the considerable pitfalls and scammy con artists rushing into the space. Don’t miss…
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Sprockets Raises $10 Million to Fix Hiring Process, Atlanta Selected as Next Site For Space-Related Startup Program + Wilmington’s Jim Roberts on SOUTH POD: Rise of the Region
SPROCKETS RAISES $10 MILLION TO FIX THE HIRING PROCESS CHARLESTON – Anybody recall Sentio landing a $125,000 “big check” from SC Launch on DIG SOUTH’s Wild Pitch stage in 2019? Since that event (sponsored by DIG NATION member SCRA), Sentio rebranded as Sprockets and they’ve been on a roll, announcing the close of a $10 million Series A financing round, which enables…
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Insurtech Scene In Atlanta & Tampa Grows, NCSU Researchers Discover New Weapon Against War on Plastics + Wilmington’s Jim Roberts on SOUTH POD: Rise of the Region
INSURTECH SCENE IN ATLANTA & TAMPA GROWS ATLANTA— Don’t let the name fool you. Tampa-based iink Payments is on a mission to eliminate the extra “ink” associated with the insurance industry. The problem stems around collecting signatures on physical checks. “When you get a check from the insurance company, they can oftentimes have as many as…
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Inclusively Helps Rethink Hiring Process, New Life Science Gaming Initiative Debuts to Grow Workforce + CofC students lift off with access to NASA patents
INCLUSIVELY TO HELP RETHINK THE HIRING PROCESS RICHMOND— Some interview and applicant tracking systems have been “rigid” and “exclusionary” to those with disabilities, mental health conditions, and chronic illnesses. Inclusively is an employment platform connecting companies to candidates with disabilities that have traditionally been excluded from the hiring process altogether. “We’re built on the premise of self-disclosure…
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WorkHound Secures $12 Million Series A from Level Equity, Louisville Tech Founder Selected for EY Entrepreneurs Access Network + Roadie named AJC Top Workplace for 3rd Year in a Row
WORKHOUND SECURES $12 MILLION SERIES A FUNDRAISE FROM LEVEL EQUITY CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE— WorkHound, a leader in the employee feedback management space and DIG NATION member, announced today that it has successfully completed a $12 million Series A fundraising round. The capital, funded wholly by Level Equity, a New York-based growth equity firm, will be used…
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Run-DMC, Charlotte Flair, 6am City Reaches 1 Million Subscribers, ATL’s Go Beyond Holds Key to Building Better Workforce + Stanfield Checks in from SXSW
CHECKING IN FROM AUSTIN AT SXSW 2022 DIG SOUTH founder Stanfield Gray is checking in from Austin, TX during SXSW, getting the latest and greatest, swimming in the massive hype around Web3, metaverse, crypto, NFTs and other emerging tech, creativity and cultural trends. Highlights so far include getting the scoop on Dallas Mavericks owner and “Shark…
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EVP & CMO of Citrix Keynotes Summit, Southeastern Finalists Of Biotech Pitch Announced, ATL Startup Closer to Supersonic Speed + Tim Minahan EVP & CMO of Citrix
SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: TIM MINAHAN EVP BUSINESS STRATEGY & CMO CITRIX Huzzah! Another global leader is coming to DIG SOUTH Tech Summit. Tim Minahan is executive vice president, business strategy and chief marketing officer at Citrix, where he has a proactive role in helping to drive focused strategic initiatives and the company’s overall business strategy. In addition,…
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Russell Center for Innovation CEO and President at DIG SOUTH, Donate to Help those in Ukraine, Charleston Firm Raises $375M to Speed up Solar Adoption
SPEAKER SPOTLIGHTJames “Jay” Bailey CEO & President Russell Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Looks whoCommitted to living by his personal motto, “Build As We Climb,” change agent, thought leader, entrepreneur and emerging philanthropist, James M. Bailey has dedicated his life to serving others. James serves as President and CEO of the Russell Center for Innovation and…
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Create-X Lands Seed Funding to Keep Workers Safe, Durham AgTech Startup Pairwise Holds Genetic Key + Blackbaud Named to Forbes Best Employers List
CREATE-X STARTUP LANDS FUNDING FOR WEARABLE TECH ATLANTA – It started with a conversation between friends about reducing injuries and deaths in the firefighting community. But after scaling the concept through the Create-X Idea-2-Prototype class at Georgia Tech and launching their first product, the team behind SlateSafety realized their wearable technology had even more industrial use…
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3D ORGAN PRINTING STARTUP IN NC RAISES $15M, ATLANTA EDTECH TEAM TACKLES TEACHER BURNOUT + eMYRge HAPPY HOUR FEB 17, 5-7PM
ATLANTA EDTECH TEAM TACKLES TEACHER BURNOUT ATLANTA – Since then the teacher shortage has reached epidemic proportions itself. A recent survey suggests half of all teachers are thinking about quitting, and many of those were considering leaving the profession altogether. “This crisis is not going away and is going to get worse,” TARA founder Ian Cohen said,…
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LaunchBio ‘Invest in Cures’ event set for Feb 24, UGA Seeks to Lead in Electric Mobility Space + JRS Coding School & DIG SOUTH hiring
LAUNCHBIO’S ‘INVEST IN CURES’ EVENT SET FOR FEB 24 RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – North Carolina’s rising profile as a leading cell- and gene-therapy hub will be well recognized Feb. 24 at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, as LaunchBio’s signature Invest in Cures forum again convenes leaders of major disease foundations and social venture funds. The…
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Charleston Tech Center Lands MS Software Developer, LoanWell has a Better FinTech Solution to Help Small Businesses Access Capital + SCRA Webinar: Implementing Proactive Cybersecurity
CHARLESTON TECH CENTER LANDS MISSISSIPPI SOFTWARE DEVELOPER CHARLESTON – A Mississippi-based software provider plans to hire engineers to staff an office it is opening in Charleston’s upper peninsula. Camgian said this week that its new space at the Charleston Tech Center on Morrison Drive will be its fourth location for the company, which has similar outposts in…
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Atlanta-Based AURIGN’s Tech Gets Musicians Paid, Report Urges more Solar Power Installation on Big Box Stores + Not too late to apply for Wild Pitch
ATLANTA-BASED AURIGN HAS TECH SOLUTION TO GET MUSICIANS PAID ATLANTA – Georgia State grad Robert Hatcher recognized an inherent problem in the music industry while building his previous startup, Soundcollide. Musicians, agents, and labels have traditionally struggled to figure out the equity stakes associated with each published song. That process is further complicated by new streaming platforms…
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F3TCH Sets Up Shop at N.C. Beach to Help Hotels Connect with Mobile-First Guests, Tampa Chosen to Test Boat-Plane + DIG NATION Welcomes Newest Members!
F3TCH SETS UP SHOP AT NC BEACH TO HELP HOTELS CONNECT WITH MOBILE-FIRST GUESTS WILMINGTON – Jose Quiros didn’t know exactly what to expect when he packed up his life and started heading from Colorado Springs to Wilmington, North Carolina. Quiros built his career in the hotel space, particularly building out guest room technology experiences. He…
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KYOCERA AVX Invests in Venture Capital Fund Good Growth Capital, Durham-based Induction Food Systems Wins Slot in Accelerator + Last Month to Apply to WILD PITCH
KYOCERA AVX INVESTS IN VENTURE CAPITAL FUND GOOD GROWTH CAPITAL FOUNTAIN INN, SC – KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, has invested in Good Growth Capital (GGC), an early-stage venture capital firm heavily invested in complex science and deep-tech startups dedicated to…
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Last Month to Apply to WILD PITCH, Opus Genetics Works to Advance Cures for Blinding Retinal Diseases + Local Gifts from Essentially Charleston Gift Box Biz
APPLY NOW TO TAKE THE STAGE AT DIG SOUTH’S WILD PITCH! CHARLESTON – Call for Startups Open until Dec. 31. DIG SOUTH Wild Pitch is the South’s Capitol of Capital, the first and foremost event specifically welcoming startups from across the region to connect and raise capital. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, Wild Pitch at DIG SOUTH Tech…
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Venture Capitalists Support Veteran-Led Startups, New Set of Grants to Boost Black ParentPreneurs + ROK Technologies Receives Award at This Year’s Esri IMGIS Conference
TFX Capital Believes Supporting Veteran-led Startups Can Result in Durable Outcomes CHARLOTTE – Venture Veterans. One segment of companies that may be a good bet for venture capitalists, according to venture capital firm TFX Capital are veteran-led startups. Kevin Eckert is a partner at TFX Capital, a veteran-led and service-driven venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology…
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ATL Based Review Platform Helps Students Find Meaningful Internships, Rampart IC Signs European, Middle Eastern Distribution Agreements + Gordon Jones on SOUTH POD This Week!
ATL Based Review Platform Helps Students Find Meaningful Internships ATLANTA – Experience is Key. Stephen Ralph Jr. and Sims Pettway saw an opportunity to build a student-focused internship review platform for those looking to land a dream position at a coveted corporation like Delta, NASA, or Google. Like most Georgia Tech students, Pettway made his way…
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How to Power Up Your Business with AI: Q&A with botkeeper Founder Enrico Palmerino
Worried that bots are taking our jobs? Enrico Palmerino says you’ve got nothing to fear. An entrepreneur and investor with an impressive background in automation, machine learning, and accounting, he argues that bots are creating new opportunities for human talent and paving the way to make businesses more scalable and profitable. While in college, Enrico…
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Queen City Fintech Welcomes Spring Accelerator Cohort
Charlotte, NC – Of nearly 150 applications from 18 countries and 20 states, only ten fintech companies were selected for the Queen City Fintech Spring 2018 Cohort. The twelve-week accelerator program begins work with Class 8 on March 26th and concludes with the Fintech Generations Conference on June 13th. Fintech Generations Presented By Oracle, the premier fintech event in…
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Complete Pitch Lineup Announced for Southeast Fintech Venture Conference
Charlotte, NC – The inaugural Southeast Fintech Venture Conference Committee has announced the complete pitch lineup for November 20th. The first eight companies were announced on October 23rd. The ten additional fintech companies and Accelerator Partner MACH37 complete the lineup of seventeen companies and three Accelerator Partners. The companies have various stages of funding and will be pitching at Barings in…
