For Entrepreneurs
7 Ways to Get the Most out of Venture Atlanta 2018
Advisory Board Member, Matthew May, Share Tips for Presenters, Investors, and Attendees Matthew May, Venture Atlanta Advisory Board Member and Acuity Co-Founder and COO, has been heavily involved with Venture Atlanta since 2012. From years of attending Venture Atlanta and leading company coaching, he knows how to get the most out of the event. Here…
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Georgia Continues its Climb as Innovation Hub
We at BIP Capital recently issued our second annual The State of Startups SM in the Southeast report, delivering a comprehensive overview of the venture capital and startup ecosystem in this region of the country, including Georgia. The report reviews startup activity throughout nine states in the southeastern United States over the five-and-a-half-year time period from January…
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The Real Truth About Women Founders. What Are We Doing About it?
We know the statistics about women founders and venture capital. It’s been widely documented that women entrepreneurs are vital to our national economic growth and prosperity, yet only 2% of venture capital funding went to female founders in 2017. For black female founders the statistics are even more underwhelming. On the capital side of the…
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5 Tips to Implement an L&D Program at Your Startup
Looking to engage and retain your startup employees? A recent study by PwC shows that providing adequate L&D (learning and development) opportunities might be a good place to start. The study found that millennials consider “training and development” to be the most important benefit their employer can provide. As the largest workforce generation in the…
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7 People Strategies To Help Your Business Thrive
When you’re starting a new business, aligning your people with your business goals is a critical piece of making your company successful. Here are seven strategies to help your startup prosper. 1. Create an authentic culture As soon as you can, establish your company culture. Every successful business is built on a positive and consistent…
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Participating in a Venture Conference
While there is no one sure path to startup success, connecting with investors is typically a smart move for any entrepreneur looking to scale. Participating in a venture conference is a great way to get yourself in front of multiple investors at once, potentially opening up a lot of doors for a growing business. With…
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5 Examples of Innovative Startups With Great Company Culture
Fostering a positive and proactive company culture should be at the forefront of any business strategy. It’s what sets your company apart from the rest. A happy workforce makes for productive results, so it’s no wonder that companies of all shapes and sizes are working hard to make their organizations into exceptional places to work.…
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What Type of Funding Is Best For Your Business?
In honor of Venture Atlanta’s ten year anniversary, we are featuring the thought leadership of incredible coaches and sponsors who help bring the event to life year after year. Recently, we had the chance to sit down with Square 1 Bank’s Ned Hill, bringing over 25 years of experience as an operator, consultant and investor…
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Startup Fast Pitch 101: What Top Investors Are Looking For
In honor of Venture Atlanta’s 10 year anniversary we are featuring the incredible sponsors who help bring the event to life year after year. Recently, we we sat down with Steve Tye, Managing Director at Croft & Bender with over 15 years of investment banking and private equity experience, to give you expert insights into what top…
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Top 3 Legal Mistakes Most Startups Make in the First Year
In honor of Venture Atlanta’s ten year anniversary, we are featuring the incredible sponsors who help bring the event to life year after year. Recently, we had the chance to sit down with Brian Gordon from DLA Piper, a global law firm helping clients with legal needs around the world. The DLA Piper team has…
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