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Maija Ehlinger

Atlanta, GA

Born and raised in Southern California, Maija has been in Atlanta since 2010. She is a graduate of Emory University and the Columbia Journalism School's Lede Program for data journalism.

Atlanta Is a Fintech Hub. These Are the Startups Worth Watching Right Now.

Atlanta Is a Fintech Hub. These Are the Startups Worth Watching Right Now.

ATLANTA, August 10 (Hypepotamus) - We know the established players. Companies like Equifax, First Data, Global Payments, Corpay, InComm Payments, and more recently Greenlight, Kabbage, BitPay, and Cardlytics, are some of the FinTech companies that proved Atlanta could be a hub for venture-backed fintech breakouts. The more interesting question is:

HEARD Wants to Fix How Patients — and Employees — Navigate Healthcare

HEARD Wants to Fix How Patients — and Employees — Navigate Healthcare

ATLANTA, August 10 (Hypepotamus) - Hypepotamus first heard Rachell Dumas pitch her startup HEARD during Atlanta Startup Village in July. And her pitch, which started with a very personal story, got those in the room to sit up and listen in. PRESENTED BY callrail Make every text, call, and lead count.

Cox Enterprises Selects 10 Cleantech Startups for New Atlanta Residency Program

Cox Enterprises Selects 10 Cleantech Startups for New Atlanta Residency Program

PRESENTED By Gridline Gridline helps advisory firms launch, operate, and scale private market investment programs through one integrated platform. ATLANTA, August 7 (Hypepotamus) - In early 2025, Cox Enterprises announced the first cohort for its Cleantech Accelerator program in Atlanta, created in partnership with gener8tor and the Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub.

From Wine Writer to Tech Founder: Cathy Huyghe Is Helping Wineries Turn Data Into Revenue.

From Wine Writer to Tech Founder: Cathy Huyghe Is Helping Wineries Turn Data Into Revenue.

She Spent Decades Telling Stories About Wine. Now, Cathy Huyghe Is Modernizing the Industry.

QumulusAI CEO on Taking Atlanta’s AI Infrastructure Company Public

QumulusAI CEO on Taking Atlanta’s AI Infrastructure Company Public

ATLANTA, August 4 (Hypepotamus) - Last week the team behind QumulusAI, a neocloud infrastructure provider, was in New York to ring Nasdaq’s opening bell, officially making it Atlanta’s newest public company. Now trading under the ticker “QMLS”, QumulusAI is entering the public market as demand for AI computing capacity

Startup Shutdown: The Warning Signs, the Costs, and the Emotional Reckoning

Startup Shutdown: The Warning Signs, the Costs, and the Emotional Reckoning

Every startup community has a playbook for launching a company. There are accelerator programs, pitch competitions, fundraising advisers, founder communities, and countless playbooks all exist for getting a company off the ground. And yes, there are plenty of cheerleaders ready to pump up your idea. But need to shut down

Startup To Know: Atlanta’s OSTVA Builds A Marketplace For Local Rentals And Services

Startup To Know: Atlanta’s OSTVA Builds A Marketplace For Local Rentals And Services

KENNESAW, GA, August 2 (Hypepotamus) - Need a dog walker? There's an app for that. A tutor? Another app. A specific power tool for a weekend project, or a folding table for a graduation party? You're probably texting a neighbor or scrolling Facebook Marketplace and hoping for

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