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Fleetio Raises Growth Funding Round to Expand Internationally

Fleetio Raises Growth Funding Round to Expand Internationally

Tony Summerville saw the pain points in managing a large fleet at an early age, as his father owned an electrical supply business in Alabama and Tennessee. He grew up working at the company during summers. "Their fleet was one of those things that's not really their

GlobalXplorer Brings Tech Into Archeology, Taps "Citizen Scientists" to Crowdsource New Discoveries

GlobalXplorer Brings Tech Into Archeology, Taps "Citizen Scientists" to Crowdsource New Discoveries

Archeology professor Sarah Parcak, Ph.D, has used satellite imagery to map ancient archeological sites for nearly 20 years. In her work, she always tries to involve and engage local communities, like school groups and senior citizens, to get a wide perspective on her archaeological findings. After winning the 2016

Neowaste Tackles the 'Worldwide Recycling Crisis' By Turning Plastic Into Fuel

Neowaste Tackles the 'Worldwide Recycling Crisis' By Turning Plastic Into Fuel

Plastic pollution is growing at an alarming rate, with more than 320 million metric tons of new plastic produced every year. Current estimates predict that plastic will outweigh all the fish in the oceans by 2050. Though plastic is recyclable, the process takes time and manpower. Manufacturers often prefer to

On-Demand Babysitting App Wyndy Is Expanding Across the South

On-Demand Babysitting App Wyndy Is Expanding Across the South

Babysitting app Wyndy connects top-tier college students looking for job opportunities to parents in need of a date night. No more endless texting with unavailable babysitters, says CEO Tommy Mayfield. "We needed lots of babysitting help, but finding trustworthy and reliable childcare was extremely difficult," says Mayfield,

For $20, GeneCapture Detects Infections On Day Zero In Under an Hour

For $20, GeneCapture Detects Infections On Day Zero In Under an Hour

When Dr. Krishna Chittur's young daughter was born premature, the doctor spotted some concerning cloudiness on a lung x-ray. The doctor suggested a dose of antibiotics for suspected pneumonia, followed by blood work to identify the infection. Chittur and his wife were concerned about what the antibiotics

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Target Acquires Alabama Grocery Delivery Startup for $550M to Compete In Same-Day Delivery

Birmingham, AL-based Shipt, a three-year-old grocery delivery company that competes with Instacart and AmazonFresh, has been acquired by Target for $550 million in cash. The acquisition of Shipt’s delivery platform and on-demand shopper network will help Target compete with the likes of Amazon, along with

The Southern Startup Advantage, According to Alabama’s Top Entrepreneur: Y’all Be Nice

The Southern Startup Advantage, According to Alabama’s Top Entrepreneur: Y’all Be Nice

When you think of startup tech hubs, the South may not be the first that comes to mind. But Bill Smith, CEO of Birmingham-based Shipt, an on-demand grocery delivery service that saw the largest private capital raise in Alabama history, challenged that notion while speaking to a sold-