Welcome to SL #17! In this show, we go one-on-one with Gregg Warren, the CEO of IVOX, winners of the 2007 TAG/GRA Business Launch Competition. Gregg shares his insights into the competition, how his company prepared for it, and what the impact has been on his company.

As an added bonus Mike takes his game to the “next level” and tosses someone under the bus. We also provide another update on our upcoming Capital Connections and PitchCamp events here in Atlanta.

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Shownotes:

Any entrepreneur considering entering a business plan competition should definitely tune in to hear Gregg’s insights. How do you prepare your company for these types of events? How do advisors and mentors fit into the equation? What did he learn in the process? What were the biggest challenges? How has winning it affected his company’s perception within the marketplace? How useful is the services component of the award?

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Links referenced within this episode:

• IVOX
• Omnilink Systems
• Adams Capital
• Chrysalis Ventures
• Angus Mcrae Insurance Brokerage Services
• Clements-Walker Intellectual Property Attorneys
• ATDC (Advanced Technology Development Center)
• PeachPodStudios
• Slingshot Product Development Group
• Technology Association of Georgia
• Southern Capitol Ventures
• Web.com

Podsafe music used within this episode:

• Sundial by Bill Derome
• Sundae Chocolate Sundae by Possible Oscar
• All the Money in the World by Hutch

Tune in and find out!

Our format is a little out of the norm as far as podcasts go. We treat our efforts as a true “show” rather than a super-concise (limited) vehicle for delivery of information. Therefore, the podcasts can run a bit long (actually, it is largely driven by the guests and their responses.) While we try to have very substantive discussions, we also try to have a lot of fun along the way (and that tends to elongate the programming a wee bit.) Our theory is that if we are having fun during the show, hopefully, you will be having a little fun listening as well.

Here is the breakdown for the show, in case you want to hop around.

A special thanks to Gregg for coming in and hanging out with us!

We welcome your continued feedback as well! If you have an interest in appearing on the show, becoming a show sponsor (hint, hint), have some suggestions for topics, have feedback, or would just like to email us and tell us to “shove off”, we invite you to contact us.

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Enjoy!