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Top 10 Reasons Why Entrepreneurs Should ChooseATL

Top 10 Reasons Why Entrepreneurs Should ChooseATL

This week is Atlanta Startup Week – a five-day celebration of our community’s unique entrepreneurial ecosystem. It’s proof that those of us living in Atlanta recognize the excitement and innovation that is going on in our city. It also reinforces that now is the time to showcase Atlanta to

David Payne Founder Lessons

Real Founder Lessons: Three Pieces of Advice for Early-Stage Founders

My name is David Payne and I’ve been working on startups for the better part of twenty years in NYC, SF, London and (now) Atlanta. My best-known startup in Atlanta is Scoutmob, but my most recent project is Switchyards, a consumer-focused startup hub in downtown Atlanta. Both were co-founded

Just Because You Build It, Doesn’t Mean They’ll Come

Just Because You Build It, Doesn’t Mean They’ll Come

Picture this. Your brilliant idea has finally become a reality. You have seeded (or bootstrapped) just enough money to build the product that you are sure will disrupt the industry. Investors, analysts, customers, and press will absolutely be knocking down your door to talk to you. Your product is baked

The Iron Yard Co-Founder on Igniting Tech Education in Atlanta

The Iron Yard Co-Founder on Igniting Tech Education in Atlanta

By Eric Dodds, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at The Iron Yard Just the other day, I met with an organization that gives a few hundred dollars each year out of their already-strapped budget to buy art supplies for local elementary school students. Seeing student artwork and hearing about the

Two Founders Break Down How Pitches Be Crazy

Two Founders Break Down How Pitches Be Crazy

At Tenrocket, we've had the blessing (and at times, the curse) of hearing over 300 pitches in the last year and a half. After hearing this many pitches and delivering quite a few ourselves, we've started to notice certain patterns in the way founders communicate. To

Norcross Native in Camp with Power Partners at 500 Startups

Norcross Native in Camp with Power Partners at 500 Startups

“It’s hard to convince people that their babies are ugly,” laughed Tammy Camp about founders and their companies at last week’s fireside chat with 500 Startups at Tech Square Labs. Camp, a partner at the global venture capital seed fund and startup accelerator, understands most of the (harsh)