MFG.com: From Bootstrapping to Globalization [55:24m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

So how does a guy go from running up his credit cards and cashing in the 401K to growing through acquisition in Europe, expanding heavily into China and processing over $4.5B in transactions in just a few short years? Join us for a very intimate conversation with Mitch Free, the founder and CEO of MFG.com, one of the world’s largest online marketplaces within the manufacturing space.

As an added bonus, hear Mitch’s view on where the Atlanta early-stage venture market is, what it is like to work with Jeff Bezos and the Samwer brothers, and what is next for MFG.com. We also discuss the subject of several outside venture funds taking a closer look at the Atlanta market.
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 SL#5: Dispute Resolution Alternatives for Entrepreneurs [50:57m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

So what is a poor entrepreneur to do when a key client or partner breaches a contract or fails to pay you? Former trial attorney and current mediator/arbitrator Ellen Malow joins us for a great discussion around how early-stage entrepreneurs can take advantage of mediation and arbitration to lower legal costs and achieve their objectives.

As an added bonus, learn how Mike got into trouble performing an emergency appendectomy with an old saw and some vodka while doing venture capital deals in the former Soviet republics.

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 Standard Podcast [62:55m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

A new $30M early stage technology fund in Georgia? What is this new “unity” goal all about? A new partnership with TAG and the ATDC? Better TAG accessibility for Georgia entrepreneurs? Welcome to SL #4! In this show, we have a great chat about the state of technology entrepreneurship in Georgia. Joining us is Tino Mantella, the President of the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG).

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 Entrepreneurs and Consultants [33:56m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Happy new year, and welcome to SL #3! This happens to be our first “impromptu show.” Our normal January show will be posted in the next few weeks, but once our friend Anne Simons dropped by and we began to have a great chat about how entrepreneurs can get the most out of consultants, we decided to pull together a quick show.

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As we mentioned in the SL #2 podcast, we have rolled out our message forums! Click the “forums” option on the top menu to access them. Please be aware that you’ll need to create an account before you can post (free, of course!)

The idea behind our forums is simple. We want to provide entrepreneurs with a place to come hang out, and get the “rubber-meets-the-road” type of help that they need to build a successful business. So we welcome you to hop in and post away. If we can’t help you, we’ll do everything possible to find someone who can.

Entrepreneurs helping each other … that’s what its all about!

Cheers.