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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.

Startups In The Stadium: How the Southeast Is Transforming Sports Innovation On and Off the Field

Startups In The Stadium: How the Southeast Is Transforming Sports Innovation On and Off the Field

The battle for College Football’s most prominent title ends on Monday in Atlanta, when a new champion will be crowned inside Mercedes Benz Stadium. Now, no Southeast powerhouse will be on the field (sorry, Georgia Bulldogs fans). But the region is leading the charge in redefining sports innovation.

After his own family experience, this Atlanta founder developed a tool to help people navigate elderly care decisions

After his own family experience, this Atlanta founder developed a tool to help people navigate elderly care decisions

Hearn picked the name Petunia after the flower that symbolizes hope, perseverance, and are typically “shared as tokens of kindness to new neighbors or friends,” he told Hypepotamus. It is also a name that honors his grandmother, who loved the cartoon Petunia Pig.

Temperature Check: So, you built your startups marketing around TikTok. What if it's banned?

Temperature Check: So, you built your startups marketing around TikTok. What if it's banned?

The Supreme Court will start to hear arguments on January 10, deciding whether a law banning the app violates the First Amendment rights of more than 170 million Americans who use the social media platform. Yes, talk of such a ban has lingered for many years. But Denish Shah, Founding Director of th

Tech Boosts Beltline's Reach to Visitors, Residents, and Businesses

Tech Boosts Beltline's Reach to Visitors, Residents, and Businesses

But as the different parts of the Beltline expanded since the early 2000s, its digital presence failed to keep up. The Beltline website hadn’t been revamped in over a decade. Disparate, and often outdated, information was kept on more than 4,500 different web pages. Meeting notes, community presenta

9 Startups Land Funding From InvestTN Program

9 Startups Land Funding From InvestTN Program

Nine new startups from across the State of Tennessee recently received funding from the program designed to support early-stage companies and catalyze economic growth through innovation and entrepreneurship.

Atlanta Tech Village's Next Chapter: South Downtown Location Officially Opens For Local Startups

Atlanta Tech Village's Next Chapter: South Downtown Location Officially Opens For Local Startups

The South Downtown location will eventually have all the community events those who visit the ATV Buckhead location have come to know well, including Startup Chowdown, advisor hours, and wellness support. But the new location will also have a unique opportunity to build up and support the neighborho

Atlanta-Based OnPay Starts 2025 Off Strong With $100 Million Funding Round

Atlanta-Based OnPay Starts 2025 Off Strong With $100 Million Funding Round

Led by San Francisco-based Carrick Capital Partners and joined by AB Private Credit Investors and MC Credit Partners, the funding positions OnPay to deepen its impact in the SMB market.

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