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Henry Branham

This 5th Grader Has Conquered Programming

Henry Branham is not like most 5th graders. While he attends elementary school during the day, Henry spends his nights and weekends building apps and attending programming meetups. His dad Gregg Branham (also Henry's default wingman and biggest cheerleader) says that his son was always technologically advanced, even

Behavioral Economics: How LeBron Can Make You Want Soda and Shoes

Behavioral Economics: How LeBron Can Make You Want Soda and Shoes

I hated Economics in high school. My teacher was a womanizing drunk who sat all the pretty girls in the front row and drew boring graphs on the whiteboard. I remember thinking to myself, “How will this EVER be relevant in my life?” Then, a course in college changed my

These Couples Power Atlanta's Tech Scene

These Couples Power Atlanta's Tech Scene

"Love what you do," may be the most commonly-offered piece of career advice the world over — and it's particularly critical in the startup or tech scene where long nights, weekend hours, and multiple rejections are the norm. But there's an added element when not

ATDC Spreads Footprint to Mold Entrepreneurs Across the State

ATDC Spreads Footprint to Mold Entrepreneurs Across the State

You've heard us talk about all the success stories that come out of Georgia Tech's Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) for the past 35+ years — the program's over 170 graduates (Emrgy, GROUNDFLOOR, and Luma to name a few) have collectively raised more than $2

ATLeaders Puts Young Professionals At the Helm of the City's Future

ATLeaders Puts Young Professionals At the Helm of the City's Future

Atlanta's workforce under 40 is growing both in size and influence. By 2020, projections indicate that 75 percent of the workforce will be comprised of Gen X and millennials (in fact, Atlanta earned the number two spot on Money.com's Best Cities for Millennials). And these

Real founder lesson

Real Founder Lesson: Do This Before You Write A Line Of Code

I graduated college in 1994. One year later Netscape went public, kicking off the beginning of the consumer internet. Most technology innovation over the following decade was about infrastructure — making sure people had broadband to their homes, developing phones with real computing power and growing wireless connectivity. Fast forward to

Valor Ventures Adds Seasoned Enterprise Exec to Team

Valor Ventures Adds Seasoned Enterprise Exec to Team

Valor Ventures, the all-female early-stage VC firm that invests in hyper-growth technologies, has brought on a new partner who brings a successful career at Fortune 100 electronics and mobility companies, a deep knowledge of the enterprise space, and a seasoned background in corporate innovation. Robin Bienfait held executive and C-suite