crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

startup ecosystem for many decades. Despite repeated efforts, only a few cities outside the Valley (New York and Boston) have historically had the critical mix of VC funding, network, and talent to fuel vibrant startup centers. Best startup city rankings have reflected this truth for a long time. Austin, TX. Boulder, CO.

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Jeff Hilimire

APRIL 11, 2014

The list so far: Raymond King , Zoo Atlanta. I’ve known Jacqui Chew for a long time and she’s easily one of the most dynamic people killing it in Atlanta today. She’s the CEO of iFusion Marketing and is a neighbor of mine in the Atlanta Tech Village. You work with (and know) a lot of startups.

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Feld Thoughts

OCTOBER 25, 2017

A few weeks ago I was in Atlanta for Techstars Atlanta Demo Day and the Venture Atlanta Conference. I had a great time and it’s fun to see the vibrancy of the Atlanta startup community. My favorite keynote at Venture Atlanta was from Scott Dorsey. I put him in the awesome category.

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 3, 2013

About a year ago, Rachel Brooks was poised to bring her startup to the next level. Money wasn’t an obstacle for the Chicago-based founder, but as a black woman in technology, networking in a new city might be. In a perfect world, Brooks’ startup would be defined by its merit, not the demographic background of its founder.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Held as part of Atlanta’s Tech & Startup Week , the 6th Annual Startup Riot featured 30 local entrepreneurs pitching their ideas for a chance to win huge cash prizes, thousands of dollars in professional services and meetings with top venture capitalists and investors. Spensa Technologies. Agency Spotter.

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Jeff Hilimire

OCTOBER 8, 2014

I realized that I enjoy interviewing startup friends about their business, but sending them a bunch of questions and having them reply didn’t allow for me to react to their answers, and honestly, if I actually interviewed them over Skype or something I think about eight people would actually watch the video. We already have!

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Austin Startup

JUNE 21, 2013

Atlanta Technology Angels (ATA) today announced it has joined Cowtown Angel Network, Central Texas Angel Network and Golden Seeds in a $3 million investment in Austin-based Wisegate. Enterprise ATA CTAN wisegate'

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 17, 2013

I have more than 25 years of experience in leading fast-growth technology companies, and Vocalocity’s success follows on the heels of a long-standing track record of rapidly growing small business/start-ups. Wain Kellum is CEO of Atlanta, Georgia-based VoIP service provider Vocalocity. Always take the long view.

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Hearpreneur

MARCH 15, 2019

in 2016, as an advanced e-mobility and automotive technology company with the mission to develop world-class, emotionally-compelling vehicles featuring the most forward-thinking automotive technologies in existence. In 2011, I began learning about hair restoration and started North Atlanta Hair Restoration in 2012.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Our #1 email marketing provider pick for a startup or small business. For any startup or small business, we recommend one email marketing provider. So our hands-down, number-one email marketing tool recommendation for a startup or small business is: MailChimp. Email marketing made easy for startups and small businesses.

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Jeff Hilimire

OCTOBER 2, 2013

The Atlanta Tech Village is the brain child of David Cummings , a friend of mine and co-founder of my new company, Dragon Army. He purchased a 5-story building in Buckhead (corner of Piedmont and Lenox) with the idea of getting 600+ entrepreneurs in Atlanta stuffed into the same location and let the magic happen. LOVE your job.

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Hearpreneur

MAY 16, 2018

Cherie Kloss pioneered a new on-demand technology platform that cuts out the agency middle-man, allowing facilities to choose nurses directly and as-needed from a pool of pre-credentialed candidates. There was only one major nurse agency business in the Atlanta market, and I knew there was room for improvement.

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Gust

DECEMBER 21, 2011

Silicon Valley is a very special place – the nucleus of high-growth, high technology entrepreneurship in the US, indeed, in the world. Boston, New York City, Seattle and Southern California spawn many exciting startups…but do not exceed the Valley in any measure of entrepreneurial achievement.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

A systems-wide approach to operationalize diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the startup ecosystem is required and must be built from the ground by communities of color with the support and investment of all. They’re able to interview with technology companies and secure paid summer internships or full-time jobs upon graduation.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

The Forrest Four-Cast: February 11, 2019 The 11th annual SXSW Pitch Presented by Cyndx brings together more than 50 of the world’s top startups who will present their emerging technologies before a panel of expert judges and a live audience on March 9–10. Orlando, FL Click here to browse the full lineup of startups for SXSW Pitch 2019.

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David Teten

JULY 25, 2017

I’m very interested in additional ways to use technology to extend each of these! We have built relationships with a set of service providers specializing in startups, and have pre-negotiated discounted rates with them. Startup companies inherently have no brand; we leverage our brand and networks to promote theirs.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

One of 50 finalists for SXSW Pitch 2020 , Cove.tool is a game-changing, machine learning technology that helps users discover smarter ways to make their buildings energy efficient while saving on construction costs. Based in Atlanta (which has been named the best city in the U.S. Tell us your favorite things about being in Atlanta.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Here, you’ll find products and technologies that are at the cutting edge of their industries before they hit the market. SXSW takes a closer look at the significant technologies of today and what will be trending in the future. If your startup is in the tech industry, this is also the perfect place to find new talent.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 7, 2021

Texas is the most promising technology market in the United States. Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio form a massive startup Megalopolis that is attracting top talent, impact-focused investors, and the most innovative companies in the world. Startups and investors should treat Texas like one big city. Joe Lonsdale.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 13, 2014

Stacy quickly made her way from her Atlanta home to her father in New York City. She is a member of GE & StartUp Health’s Entrepreneurship Program, as well as Springboard Enterprises’ Life Sciences Accelerator. I just noticed there was a change in his voice, as though he wasn’t quite certain who was on the other line.”

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Austin Startup

OCTOBER 22, 2017

You’ve decided to undertake a startup, now how exactly are you going to go about that? Allow me to emphasize that native talent and temperament have a lot to do with how you determine your goal, whether it’s golf or creating a startup. They learn how to talk with potential customers and de-risk their plans from the start.

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Austin Startup

JUNE 14, 2017

Most top startup lawyers have clients in many different cities, and lawyers specializing in emerging tech/startup work usually only exist in denser tech ecosystems. Background Reading: Bad Advisors: The Problem with Localism Navigating Referrals in a Connected Startup Ecosystem How to avoid “Captive” company counsel Gatekeepers v.

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Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Back then, in the early nineties or even the mid nineties, people didn't want to work for a startup. Basically we set out quarterly goals for when we're going to open offices, and we said, okay, Q one, San Francisco, Q two Atlanta, Q three, Washington, DC Q four Chicago. I mean, there was no technology. It was crazy.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 15, 2018

The world’s startup landscape keeps evolving. According to the 2018 Global Startup Ecosystem Report , in 2017, global venture capital investments reached the record of $140 billion, while the total value creation of the world’s startup economy hit astonishing $2.3 The Rise of the Canadian Startup Scene. Let’s find out.

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Jeff Hilimire

APRIL 17, 2014

There are days at the Atlanta Tech Village where I’m blown away by the experiences we’re exposed to. Mayor Reed came and visited, talking about the importance of technology and startups to the city and his plans to help us realize our full potential in those areas. Yesterday was one of those days.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

SXSW Pitch features 50 incredible startups from across the United States and around the world The Forrest Four-Cast: February 1, 2020 Scheduled March 14–15 at the Downtown Austin Hilton, SXSW Pitch brings together 50 of the world’s best startups. Badgeholders can also attend SXSW Release It , which occurs on March 13.

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David Teten

JUNE 3, 2014

Flashpoint Batch 4 has 12 companies working in the following markets: Financial Technology, Marketing Research, Senior In-Home Care, New Parenting, Manufacturer Loyalty and Vehicle Data. Flashpoint is a startup accelerator that creates better startups, faster. Atlanta ff Venture Capital HBS Alumni Angels New York'

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Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

11:06] How do networking and peer-to-peer connection play out in what is kind of a technology platform? [12:50] We've been this blend of community and a technology platform and we'd often get bucketed very much into one or the other. And so it's how do we kind of layer technology to support the community in meaningful ways?

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SiliconHills

DECEMBER 16, 2014

Wisegate, a platform for information technology professionals to network, announced Tuesday it has closed on $4 million in venture capital.

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Jeff Hilimire

AUGUST 30, 2013

And in the immortal words of Monty Python’s Flying Circus, and now for something completely different … For those that know me, you know I’ve long been enamored with mobile technology and apps, particularly as they relate to consumers. And I’ve been dying to get my hands back into a true startup.

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Jeff Hilimire

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Hoping that more of the political candidates start getting focused on technology startups and visiting places like Atlanta Tech Village and Hypepotamus. Atlanta Entrepreneurship Start-ups' We really enjoyed hosting Michelle Nunn last week at Dragon Army.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Instead the winners are Dallas, Atlanta and Waco. The startup-focused news site Austin Inno believes this is just a matter of time. That Austin got passed over for 5G network deployment is discouraging in the race for smart cities technology. But our fair city didn’t make the list of locations that will get 5G first. Here’s Why.

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Austin Startup

DECEMBER 3, 2017

Many of you have probably read by now that I am returning from Austin to my roots in Atlanta. This will not be a personal essay about that move, which is motivated by family and opportunity, but it does give me reason to address the decision process about where to locate your startup. Where does cost enter the equation?

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Austin Startup

MARCH 15, 2017

The African-American community with a global movement known as the Afro-Tech quietly mastered blockchain/distributed ledger technology several years ago to benefit urban communities. So here is what we learned about the blockchain and DLT technology, brace yourself for the following disruptive talking points.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

.” Business ideas that fall into this category display several characteristics that make them noticeable, including: Ø Startup mindset: they’re always in action and continually making things happen. The post How To Find A Business Idea In The Pandemic appeared first on The Startup Magazine.

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Jeff Hilimire

MARCH 15, 2019

Consider that we didn’t read books on advertising agencies or technology companies, or startups. Reverend Warnock was a Leadership Atlanta classmate of mine in 2012-2013, and I’ve admired him greatly ever since. Do the Kind Thing. We read these books because they embody the company we want to be.

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Jeff Hilimire

MARCH 7, 2014

The first was with Raymond King , CEO of Zoo Atlanta; the second was with Devon Wijesinghe , CEO of Insightpool; the third with Mark Feinberg , CEO of Uruut; and the fourth with Simms Jenkins , BrightWave Marketing. . The startup stereotype of working in the office until 10 pm or later doesn’t seem right for my family.

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