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Pool-focused tech company takes home top prize at UGA's pitch competition

Pool-focused tech company takes home top prize at UGA's pitch competition

The startup has developed a chemical-and metal-fee alternative solution to prevent algae growth in pools, which costs the average pool owner $1,300 a year. This is important for customers looking for an eco-friendly and cost-effective solution to their maintenance care.

Atlanta AgTech Startup Good Agriculture Secures $650K Pre-Seed, Eyes Growth Following Pitch Competition Wins

Atlanta AgTech Startup Good Agriculture Secures $650K Pre-Seed, Eyes Growth Following Pitch Competition Wins

Good Agriculture, an Atlanta-based startup platform that focuses on providing business services to the farming community, has spent a lot of time out on the pitch circuit recently. Founder and UGA graduate Alex Edquist took home the top prize during Fintech South’s Innovation Showcase Challenge in August, receiving

Two Student-Run Georgia Startups Take Top Honors At Silicon Valley Pitch Competition

Two Student-Run Georgia Startups Take Top Honors At Silicon Valley Pitch Competition

Two startups, one from Emory University and one with roots at the University of Georgia, made their mark at this month’s TiE U Global Pitch Competition in Silicon Valley. The university program, founded in 2013, helps college entrepreneurs hone their pitches and connect with a global group of mentors.

Alex Edquist

Get To Know The CEO Helping Farmers Build Their Regenerative Agriculture Business

When entrepreneur Alex Edquist started diving into the world of regenerative agriculture, there was just something that didn’t make sense to her. The method of farming, where farmers “cultivate a whole ecosystem” of products instead of just one of two cash crops, yields healthier food and better environmental outcomes.

NIL Deals Are Big Business. The Players' Lounge Has New Funding, Partnerships To Expand Athletic Opportunities.

NIL Deals Are Big Business. The Players' Lounge Has New Funding, Partnerships To Expand Athletic Opportunities.

Ask just about any startup about how the first year of business went and the word “pivot” is bound to come up. It’s a natural part of the startup game, particularly for those founders working inside the ever-changing world of Web3. One startup that knows how to play

Global Tech Companies Want To Tap Into Georgia Talent. These Universities Are Feeding That Demand.

Global Tech Companies Want To Tap Into Georgia Talent. These Universities Are Feeding That Demand.

You’d be hardpressed to find a tech company recently that doesn’t explicitly mention the local young talent pool as the main reason for setting up shop in the State of Georgia. Airbnb, Nike, Google, Microsoft, and countless other household names have relocated or added offices in the city

The Rounds Launches In Atlanta With Sustainable "Milkman Model" For Household Goods

The Rounds Launches In Atlanta With Sustainable "Milkman Model" For Household Goods

The Rounds is a startup with a forward-thinking game plan to make households more sustainable. To accomplish this, they are taking inspiration from something a bit old school: The neighborhood milkman. As a refill subscription and logistics service, The Rounds delivers common household items that members request each week

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