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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’s AI Commission Sends Its Recommendations To City Council. Here’s What Atlantans Need To Know.

Atlanta’s AI Commission Sends Its Recommendations To City Council. Here’s What Atlantans Need To Know.

ATLANTA, June 1 (Hypepotamus) - Atlanta’s Artificial Intelligence Commission has wrapped its year-long work and is sending a set of recommendations and possible legislative changes to the Atlanta City Council that could shape how the city uses AI in government services, procurement, employee training, legal compliance, and workforce development.

The job market is rough for young professionals. A bright spot? Hiring in the South.

The job market is rough for young professionals. A bright spot? Hiring in the South.

BIRMINGHAM, May 29 (Hypepotamus)Want to land a job after college? You’ll want to take a look at at the Southeast, according to new data out from the payroll processing giant ADP. The report, which ranked cities based on hiring rate, wages, and affordability, found that Birmingham, Alabama is

The Upcoming Hurricane Season May Be Quiet. The Risk Isn’t, Says This Atlanta Architect & Entrepreneur.

The Upcoming Hurricane Season May Be Quiet. The Risk Isn’t, Says This Atlanta Architect & Entrepreneur.

ATLANTA, May 28 (Hypepotamus) - Forecasters are optimistic about this year’s impending hurricane season, predicting fewer storms, lower activity, and a relatively quiet stretch for the Gulf and Southeast coasts. But for homeowners and developers exhaling in relief, Atlanta architect and tech founder Patrick Chopson has a warning: You may

After The Funding Round: Now Valued At $3 Billion, Stord Rolls Out New Physical Intelligence Lab

After The Funding Round: Now Valued At $3 Billion, Stord Rolls Out New Physical Intelligence Lab

ATLANTA, May 28 (Hypepotamus) - A decade ago, Hypepotamus wrote its first article about Stord, a new startup coming out of Georgia Tech, with its pitch for a storage solution. A year later, we wrote about the startup’s pivot to a warehousing industry. Today, Stord is a pillar of the

Where To Be In June 2026: Birmingham for Sloss Tech

Where To Be In June 2026: Birmingham for Sloss Tech

As a tech reporter, I am always asking what tech-related events people in the ecosystem finds most useful. Last year, I kept hearing that Birmingham’s Sloss Tech conference was the place to be. Sloss Tech is back on the calendar from June 24 to 26, 2026 at venues

Atlanta Startup Accelerators, Incubators, and Venture Studios Founders Should Know

Atlanta Startup Accelerators, Incubators, and Venture Studios Founders Should Know

Atlanta is home to dozens of programs designed specifically to help turn an entrepreneur's idea into a founder's business. Hypepotamus tracks incubators, pre-accelerators, accelerators, and venture studios from across the Southeast. These are the Atlanta-based ones to have on your radar. Square One Startup

Atlanta Startup Wanderwing Wants To Prove Not All Screen Time Is Created Equal

Atlanta Startup Wanderwing Wants To Prove Not All Screen Time Is Created Equal

ATLANTA, May 25 (Hypepotamus) - Atlanta founder Emily Carter got the idea for Wanderwing, a mobile gaming platform, after her daughter asked if a snail she found in their yard could become the next family pet. “She did what kids do now: she used a screen to figure out how to