When FreightWaves won the Rise of the Rest Chattanooga pitch competition in 2018, it resulted in an investment in the company by one of the biggest names in technology. But, as much as the startup competition meant for FreightWaves and the other Chattanooga-area companies in terms of exposure, it might have meant more to Steve Case and the Rise of the Rest seed fund backers.
“We’re just hoping to be a catalyst and shine a spotlight on cities that are rising, do what we can to drive more...