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Brooks Buffington

Brooks Buffington

Yik Yak Social App Herds Mizzou Threats

Yik Yak Social App Herds Mizzou Threats

“I'm going to stand my ground tomorrow and shoot every black person I see.” Since this post was directed to University of Missouri students on Tuesday, the anonymous, social media app, Yik Yak has been thrust into the national spotlight. With it, the Atlanta-based company has been

Why You Can't Miss HackATL 2015

Why You Can't Miss HackATL 2015

HackATL is the largest business hackathon in the southeast, and round 3 is quickly approaching. Not so sure about this whole hackathon thing? Check out this recap of last year's event to get you pumped about HackATL 2015. If this year is anything like last year, you won&

Last Night at TechCrunch Meetup Atlanta

Last Night at TechCrunch Meetup Atlanta

We were in the house last night at Privé for TechCrunch Meetup Atlanta to see 8 local startups, including some we've covered here at Hype, compete in a pitch-off. In front of a packed house and 5 judges made up of of TechCrunch writers and local VCs,

The Yik Yak App | Atlanta's B2C Overnight Success

The Yik Yak App | Atlanta's B2C Overnight Success

We’ve all been there. A peaceful ride on MARTA turns sour when some loud bastard proceeds to shout at a decibel level close to that of a Formula 1 engine. As you scan your fellow travelers, everyone has a facial expression that suggests they are just as annoyed as

Yik Yak | Singing to the Tune of $10 Mill

Yik Yak | Singing to the Tune of $10 Mill

Yik Yak has raised $10 million in venture funding. What is Yik Yak? * "Yik Yak acts like a local bulletin board for your area by showing the most recent posts from other users around you. It allows anyone to connect and share information with others without having to know