Atlanta Startup Podcast

"Curiosity sparked Nexus. I saw a problem and thought, 'There must be a better way.' That simple idea grew into a global solution." - Jeffrey Gold Founder/CTO at Nexus Circular Tune in to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gY4UkuEe

"Myavana, we are building the future of haircare. We use artificial intelligence and machine learning to take a photo of your hair and recommend the best products to use." - Candace Mitchell, Founder of MYAVANA Link to Podcast: https://lnkd.in/eP55sqz5

“Managing a bootstrap company is not for the faint of heart. There were times when I felt like the airplane was about to crash, but somehow, we always managed to swoop back up.” - Nick Santora, Founder of aijobs.com Listen to the podcast: https://lnkd.in/gZyXBZY7

Enjoy this deep dive with Linda Li, partner at Cleveland Clinic ventures, as she discusses with Lisa Marie Calhoun how: -she broke into venture -how the culture of the Cleveland Clinic helps them find top healthcare founders and solutions -how to kick off a commercial relationship with CC as a startup Listen to this ep on ApplePodcasts or Soundcloud, or watch the YouTube here: https://lnkd.in/eykufgq6

"Our entire mission at InovCares is to identify factors that contribute to death during childbirth by helping women of color find culturally competent prenatal and postpartum care." – Mohamed Kamara, Founder of InovCares Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gQkK49HK

?? New Podcast Episode Alert! ?? In this episode of the Atlanta Startup Podcast, we’re joined by Lauren Siff , MD, Founder of SurgicalEd VR, the groundbreaking platform that’s transforming surgical training with immersive VR simulations. ?? Lauren shares her incredible journey, the vision behind SurgicalEd VR, and how winning the Startup Runway Virginia showcase helped propel her mission to revolutionize medical education. ???? Discover how VR technology is making surgical training more accessible and effective, and why it’s poised to change the future of healthcare education. Nwanyinma Dike, Managing Director of Startup Runway Foundation, Inc., Valor VC ?? Tune in to hear more: https://lnkd.in/gwTFB8Ew

According to Pitchbook: We are in a deep down cycle in early stage venture, Seed and Series A. The graph below shows that the number of funds raised per year between $10 million and $500 million peaked at 450 funds in 2019. In 2024, there will be <100. That is a decrease of about 80%! The amount of capital available in the <100 funds raised in 2024 is also down more than 80%. There is a history of funds raised in down cycles doing quite well, generating great returns. Why? In part because entry investment valuations at Seed and Series A are down to rational valuations, approaching what one might even call bargain valuations (excepting genAI like ChstGPT of course, where valuations are the highest multiples in software valuation history). Secondly, we are in a technology "Super Cycle" with ML/AI infusing all corners of technology, whether B2B SaaS or foundational layer large language models like ChatGPT available to use by anyone WW, at reasonable cost for even startups. Valor VC is pleased to be one of the few with a new institutional fund, seed lead investing in AI-augmented B2B SaaS. Got a great B2B SaaS company that is ready to scale the team and customer base? Let us know at Valor VC! Lisa Marie Calhoun Lynne Laube William L. Startup Runway Foundation, Inc. Atlanta Startup Podcast

?? New Episode Alert! ?? Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gsQvr5bh In this episode, we dive into an insightful conversation with Linda Li, Partner at the Cleveland Clinic. The Cleveland Clinic recently tapped an Atlanta entrepreneur to lead one of its cutting-edge healthcare innovation companies, and Linda shares how they’re driving innovation, their investment strategies, and the key trends they’re tracking. ?? Founders, this is your chance to learn how to connect with the Cleveland Clinic’s innovation team. They’re eager to meet with healthcare, AI, and patient care startups in person at HLTH in Las Vegas this October. Join Valor Managing Partner Lisa Marie Calhoun as she chats with her Kauffman Fellows colleague and venture investor Linda Li about the fast-evolving frontiers of healthcare. Don’t miss out on this deep dive into healthcare innovation!

Episode from last week, Tune in to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gsQvr5bh If you missed it last week, check out our insightful podcast episode, "AI Startups in the South: Highlights Q3 2024," featuring Lisa Marie Calhoun, Founding General Partner at Valor VC. In this episode, Lisa and our AI host explore key findings from Valor’s latest report, sharing actionable strategies and opportunities for early-stage founders. ?? Don’t forget to download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gcUZ9yHD #StartupTrends #AI #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurs #ValorVentures

New Episode Alert! Lisa Marie Calhoun, Founding General Partner of Valor VC, released a new podcast titled "AI Startups in the South: Highlights Q3 2024." In this episode, she breaks down key insights from Valor's latest report, exploring trends, opportunities, and actionable strategies for early-stage startups, alongside our AI host. Tune in now to catch all the insights! Don't forget to download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gcUZ9yHD Tune in to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gsQvr5bh #Podcast #StartupSuccess #Entrepreneurship #VC #ValorVentures #AtlantaStartups