http://www.startuplounge.com StartupLounge.com is a grassroots organization (and podcast) started by two knuckleheads who want to make a difference for fast-growth entrepreneurs who aren't fortunate enough to live in Silicon Valley. Recorded in Atlanta, Georgia, the podcast focuses on bootstrapping, venture capital, angel investing, and other issues of interest to the entrepreneur. The show features informative guests, interactive discussions, and a nice dash of humor. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:27:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 2006-2008 info@startuplounge.com (StartupLounge.com) info@startuplounge.com (StartupLounge.com) Business 1440 entrepreneurship,venture capital,startups,bootstrapping,atlanta Imagine. Connect. Grow. StartupLounge.com is a grassroots organization (and podcast) started by two knuckleheads who want to make a difference for fast-growth entrepreneurs who aren't fortunate enough to live in Silicon Valley. Recorded in Atlanta, Georgia, the podcast focuses on bootstrapping, venture capital, angel investing, and other issues of interest to the entrepreneur. The show features informative guests, interactive discussions, and a nice dash of humor. StartupLounge.com StartupLounge.com info@startuplounge.com No no http://www.startuplounge.com/images/itunes_logo_144x144.png http://www.startuplounge.com 144 144 http://www.startuplounge.com/startuplounge-changes-for-2010/ http://www.startuplounge.com/startuplounge-changes-for-2010/#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:18:26 +0000 Scott Burkett http://www.startuplounge.com/?p=123 Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /opt/apache/htdocs/startuplounge.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/podpress_theme.php on line 28
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]]> http://www.startuplounge.com/sl-42-atdc-now-rebooting-please-wait/feed/ 0 93:50 Welcome to SL #42! Unless you've been under a rock for the past few weeks, you are no doubt aware that change is in the ... Welcome to SL #42! Unless you've been under a rock for the past few weeks, you are no doubt aware that change is in the air down at the ATDC.nbsp; Stephen Fleming, recently promoted from his post overseeing Georgia Tech's VentureLab is now the Vice Provost of the Enterprise Innovation Institute, and has folded VentureLab and the SBIR program into the new ATDC. Additionally, they've implemented a billion changes ... and man, they're good.nbsp; Stephen stopped by along with David Sung, who runs the ATDC Seed Fund, and we had a blast.nbsp; If you are an entrepreneur in Georgia, an investor that would like to gain a deeper understanding of these changes, you won't want to miss this podcast. We also dug up some old incriminating tape of Stephen sharing his true feelings on running VentureLab ... a rare moment for sure - definitely tune in for that.nbsp; We also discussed the upcoming Venture Atlanta 2009 conference, and some of the new opportunities (and focus) on true early-stage companies.nbsp; Good stuff. The good Mr. Blake suits up, takes the mound, and throws heaters at a a group of folks in Atlanta that just can't seem to get with the program.nbsp; Another great selection of listener emails and a dash of StartupLounge humor to top it all off. Enjoy! Sponsors for this episode: Be sure to click the logos below and visit our sponsors - without them, we simply couldn't do all of the things we do. Shownotes and Interview Questions: As usual, we had lots of related follow-up questions and side discussions, but here is a good sampling of the questions we asked on the show: Give us the pitch for the new ATDC, EII, adn the ATDC Seed Fund! Talk about the ATDC re-organization.nbsp; Why now and why this way? How long have you had the idea for re-organizing the ATDC/VentureLab/SBIR entities the way you have? How is the reorganization going to impact the ATDC Seed Fund's operations? How will the reorganization impact your deal flow? As you were being considered for your new post, clearly this was on your agenda.nbsp; How prominent were these ideas as you discussed the new position? Why should entrepreneurs be excited about the reorganization? Is the ATDC still considering a bricks-and-mortar facility in Gwinnett County? Will the reorganization change how you make investment decisions and commitments? Could the reorganization increase ties with state entities with similar missions, such as the GRA Seed Fund or some of the programs the Georgia Department of Economic Development? How long will it take to complete the reorganization? What has the reaction been from the VC community to the reorganization? What are existing companies within the ATDC saying about the reorganization? Why is GA Tech on board with this concept?nbsp; You are seemingly diverting away captive resources. As you execute upon the reorganization, what do you see as the greatest challenge? What do you see as the greatest need that the reorganization will address? How do you see your role as a startup catalyst changing? How will you measure success? How long until we see the changes on the ground? In the ATDC press release, you said, "ATDC will open its membership to all technology entrepreneurs in Georgia, from those at the earliest conception stage to the well-established, venture-fundable companies. Wersquo;re interested in any technology business opportunity."nbsp; How much more open will the organization be to supporting early-stage companies? Does the ATDC need an image makeover to get buy-in from entrepreneurs and if so, how do you go about that makeover? You have started making open office hours available.nbsp; Is that going to become a permanent activity? If you were to give one piece of advice to entrepreneurs listening to this podcast, what would it be? Listener Emails Read and Answered on the Show: Alicia: I am currently at a cr... Miscellany,,Podcasts StartupLounge.com no No http://www.startuplounge.com/pitchcamp-change-of-venue/ http://www.startuplounge.com/pitchcamp-change-of-venue/#comments Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:07:03 +0000 Scott Burkett http://www.startuplounge.com/?p=94 Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /opt/apache/htdocs/startuplounge.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/podpress_theme.php on line 28
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