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Sherrell Dorsey

This Data Journalist Wants to See More Real Reporting On Diverse Tech Entrepreneurs

A lot of newsletters curate headlines based on what’s trending, letting culture dictate coverage. Sherrell Dorsey, founder of ThePLUG Daily, is adamant about flipping that model, using data- and research-driven reporting to drive those conversations. ThePLUG is a curated newsletter, with daily and weekly editions, focused on diversity

The Only Fortune 500 Female CEO In Atlanta: "Leaders Should Never Stop Learning"

The Only Fortune 500 Female CEO In Atlanta: "Leaders Should Never Stop Learning"

Mary Laschinger has been in the supply chain industry since age 21, with names like Kimberly-Clark and James River Corporation lining her resume. She jumped into opportunities to learn different facets of these businesses. Following that, Laschinger spent over 20 years at working at paper distribution enterprise International Paper

In A World Where Data is Vulnerable, New RestorePoint CEO Dave Albano is Stepping Up to Protect It

In A World Where Data is Vulnerable, New RestorePoint CEO Dave Albano is Stepping Up to Protect It

As recent high-profile hacks (Atlanta-based Equifax comes to mind) indicate, protection of secure data is top of mind for every consumer — and thus, important for every company who takes in any sort of data from customers. Atlanta-based RestorePoint provides data protection as a service; storing, protecting, and

Durham's Startup Leaders Are Using Inclusive Programs to Bring Back Black Wall Street

Durham's Startup Leaders Are Using Inclusive Programs to Bring Back Black Wall Street

In the early 1900s, downtown Durham's Parrish Street was a thriving entrepreneurial hub for African American-owned businesses and financial services — so much so that it earned the name 'Black Wall Street'. Today, with the help of players in the Triangle, North Carolina startup community, that

Tech Talent: This Junior Programmer Says 'Hello World' Following His Bootcamp Stint

Tech Talent: This Junior Programmer Says 'Hello World' Following His Bootcamp Stint

Jacob Askew has always held a strong work ethic — from his job as a chef at a local restaurant to putting on a designer hat at a small startup. However, it took a while for his career journey to click, which is how he found himself back in his first

Jamie Hamilton

Jamie Hamilton Is Seeding Southern Startups With A New Investment Model

If you want to invest in an early-stage startup, there are a few traditional routes to take: becoming a limited partner (LP) in a venture fund, investing as an angel, or contributing to a 'friends and family round.' Jamie Hamilton, a long-time early-stage technology investor,