WEI Is Back. Who in Atlanta should apply?
With its relaunch, WEI is looking to bring on 15 female entrepreneurs who are building either high-growth potential or are scalable social impact ventures and have already created over $50k in revenue.
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Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Spotlight on Atlanta's Supportive Organizations
Atlanta, Georgia, has been labeled one of the United States' best cities for small businesses. There is a vibrant and diverse entrepreneurial landscape. Amidst this dynamic environment, women entrepreneurs are making significant strides, breaking barriers, and setting new industry standards. The support and resources available through dedicated organizations play
"Breaking stigmas and empowering families": After launching in London, tech startup Lapapoe grows in Atlanta
Teacher-turned-entrepreneur Anike Mlemchukwu is on a mission to change how parents with special needs children get the support they need.
Lapapoe is a platform where parents can post their needs for a child with autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, or other developmental and behavioral health issues. Requests might
Atlanta's Women's Entrepreneurship Initiative Jumps In With Female-Centric Investor Partners
The Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative, the only city-funded, women-focused business incubator in the country, has had a packed 2018 thus far — accepting 15 women into their second cohort, forging partnerships with many of the women-focused venture capital investors in the region, and putting a stake in the
On-Demand Child Enrichment App Omodé Launches to Help Busy Parents Gain Back Their Time
They say "It takes a village" to raise a family. But sometimes childcare falls through, and if you don't have immediate family nearby, you may be caught in a bind and have to adjust your plans or work from home. As a mom and entrepreneur, Justina
Civic Dinners Scales to New Cities to Bring Food and Social Impact Under One Platform
What started as a side project for entrepreneur Jenn Graham to spark conversations on social issues, Civic Dinners has grown into a full-fledged technology-driven platform that services organizations and cities. The platform can help move forward legislation, create civic engagement, and more.
"There’s nothing like a
8 Black Entrepreneurs Leading the Atlanta Startup Scene
Metro Atlanta ranks as the number one city for black-owned businesses, according to the Georgia Department of Economic Development, and the startup scene is no exception. These innovators are shaking up Atlanta’s startup scene one idea at a time.
Celebrate Black History Month with eight of Atlanta entrepreneurial