Startup companies from around the state convened in Jackson Tuesday, May 3, as the inaugural cohort of CoBuilders, powered by Microsoft, gets underway. Companies offering products ranging from medical devices, food, and even technology to track dirt, were selected from regional pitch events that took place all across the state.…
The Mississippi Development Authority currently is accepting applications for Virtual Quad grants from qualified teams developing Mississippi technology ventures featuring new products or services in energy and agriculture technologies. Teams are eligible for a maximum award of $25,000 each in the form of a voucher that may be used to…
In a long-form Business section article about the trials of globalization during the pandemic and civil unrest this past year, the New York Times featured Starkville-based Glo and CEO Hagan Walker, following the journey of one of Glo's cargo shipments from a Chinese factory to the state of Mississippi during…
Nine local entrepreneurs gathered to present their ideas for a groundbreaking product to a panel of judges.
Mississippi has lost a dedicated leader who saw enormous potential in the state's entrepreneurial ecosystem and its ability to improve lives.
The classes were free to participants and were made possible through a partnership with the University of Southern Mississippi.
Back in 2018, two college kids—who were supposed to be studying for finals—mapped out Shovel Solutions instead. Ben Street, chief of operations, and AJ Davidson, chief product officer, came up with the company idea when Street told Davidson stories of a dirt pit his family owns. A developer cheated Street’s…
Mississippi is fertile ground for innovation, with new small businesses popping up every year and new startup founders eager to realize their dreams. However, to achieve those goals, they sometimes need to workshop their ideas with peers or learn from mentors and investors who have succeeded before them. Fortunately, organizers…
The COVID-19 pandemic affected most businesses, startups included, in negative ways. But for Raj Ramarao in Mississippi and Alex Kau in Pennsylvania, the pandemic created a moment of opportunity that might not have happened if people weren’t stuck at home. House Bill 1135, passed by the Mississippi Legislature in early…
This program allows companies to effectively and efficiently train employees, prevent training accidents, and provide better training.