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Newsletter Edition #1224: Does Atlanta still have a Fintech advantage?

Wrapping up the week talking about Fintechs, a hardware/software consumer brand, and an e-commerce solution to one of the most slippery of problems. Today's top articles include:

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This edition of Hypepotamus is brought to you by Live Oak Bank.

The Big Headline: Few cities have shaped how money moves quite like Atlanta. From electronic paychecks and prepaid cards to alternative lending and financial market infrastructure, the city has spent decades building its FinTech expertise. We look at the key moments behind Atlanta’s rise...and why industry leaders believe its advantage could endure in the AI Age. More here.

Startup To Watch: VinoBarrel started with an automated wine-pouring system. Now, the Atlanta startup is building a connected wine community that helps restaurants, hotels and clubs drive loyalty, track repeat visits and create new member experiences. Its “passport to wine” could ultimately follow consumers from one VinoBarrel destination to the next. More here.

Growth-Stage News: An Atlanta company is rethinking how businesses clean up oil spills. Green Boom’s plant-based products absorb oil without taking on water—and can biodegrade instead of heading to a landfill. Now, the Georgia Tech-born company is gaining traction through NAPA and selling on Amazon, Walmart and Grainger.More from our partners at Global Atlanta here.

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