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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.

For Consumers, VinoBarrel Is A “Passport To Wine.” For Restaurants, It Builds Community And Loyalty

For Consumers, VinoBarrel Is A “Passport To Wine.” For Restaurants, It Builds Community And Loyalty

ATLANTA, September 18 (Hypepotamus) - We first wrote about VinoBarrel in 2024, as the young startup was looking to deliver the best version of a glass of wine through its automatic wine pouring system. Two years on, the startup is still pouring lots of wine…but it is evolving to be

How Atlanta Became A Fintech Hub — And Why Its Advantage Could Endure

How Atlanta Became A Fintech Hub — And Why Its Advantage Could Endure

ATLANTA, September 17 (Hypepotamus) — Atlanta is synonymous with Fintech. But how exactly did we get here? The city’s fintech story stretches from electronic paychecks and online bill payment to prepaid cards, alternative lending and the technology underpinning financial markets. Now, as AI makes software easier to build, industry leaders

Florida transportation companies Beep and Freebee complete merger

Florida transportation companies Beep and Freebee complete merger

ORLANDO, September 16 (Hypepotamus) - Two Florida-based transportation companies are joining forces. Autonomous mobility company Beep, Inc. (previous Hypepotamus reporting here) announced that it has completed its merger with Freebee, a provider of on-demand public transportation services that are custom-built for the specific communities they serve. PRESENTED BY

Church Tech Company Ministry Brands Moves Headquarters To Metro Atlanta

Church Tech Company Ministry Brands Moves Headquarters To Metro Atlanta

Key Takeaways Church technology company Ministry Brands moved its headquarters from Knoxville to Milton, Georgia, establishing a Metro Atlanta hub for its executive team. * The nearly 700-employee company has over 50 Atlanta-area employees and plans to hire for development, product, fintech, and payments roles. * Ministry Brands serves more

Atlanta Restaurateur Launches ROB, An AI Operating Platform For Restaurant Owners

Atlanta Restaurateur Launches ROB, An AI Operating Platform For Restaurant Owners

ATLANTA, September 14 (Hypepotamus) — If you’ve dined around Atlanta, there’s a good chance you’ve eaten at one of Gilbert Yeremian’s restaurants. Since entering the industry in 1989, Yeremian has helped launch a string of concepts across the city, including Gilbert’s Mediterranean, Balance, HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern,

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