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The historic Samuel Spencer statue, crafted by the same artists behind the Lincoln Memorial, has a captivating backstory. Recently, Jon Birdsong explored the history and journey of this remarkable statue, which originally stood proudly in front of Atlanta's Terminal Station in South Downtown Atlanta. The statue now finds its home at the Atlanta History Center. Photo credits: Atlanta History Center Discover more about its fascinating history: https://bit.ly/3Xo6Pzc

Fridays at Atlanta Tech Village are all about connection! Join us for Startup Chowdown, ATL’s largest tech startup gathering. No need to be a Village member – everyone’s welcome! ??? 1st & 3rd Fridays at 12pm ? Arrive at the Event Center by 11:45am to beat the line! ?? Tickets: $10 (no cash) (free for villagers) Register here: https://bit.ly/3yAswTp

Ultimately, downtown Atlanta is the front door to all of Atlanta. Between the corporate events, the convention center, the stadiums, the concert venues, the hotels, and museums, over 50 million visitors per year come to downtown Atlanta. Downtown is the first and only impression of Atlanta for many guests. We chose to put our second Atlanta Tech Village location in South Downtown not because it was the easy thing to do but because it was the right thing to do. Downtown needs entrepreneurship and innovation. Downtown is struggling, and Atlanta has been and always will be led by entrepreneurs, business leaders, and civic leaders. Atlanta Tech Village is going downtown because it's the biggest challenge and the biggest opportunity to help entrepreneurs and Atlanta. https://lnkd.in/e29U5fYA

Last week we hosted our Atlanta Healthcare Entrepreneur Meetup at ??Atlanta Tech Village. ?? It was not one to miss! Our Investor Panel shared their insights on the future of healthcare innovation and investment, giving founders a behind-the-scenes look at what’s next for the industry. A big thank you to Becca Shmukler (Laerdal Million Lives Fund), Ryan Collins (Noro-Moseley Partners), Ben Carraway (BIP Ventures), Suna Lumeh (Portal Innovations, LLC) for joining us. And shoutout to A.T. Gimbel for leading the discussion! If you missed it, stay tuned—more events are coming soon! Check out the full recap here: https://bit.ly/3Z03uWK

I was asked the question the other day to competitive moats matter for startups. Here are some thoughts in my latest Atlanta Ventures blog on having a long term view of differentiation while also being careful that spending time and money filing many patents is usually not the right move for most startups. https://lnkd.in/eDn_QAzS

Mark your calendar! ?? Atlanta Ventures Office Hours return on Wednesday, December 4, from 12:00-1:00 PM. This is your chance to connect with others, learn from experts, and take your next steps with confidence. Secure your spot now, and we’ll send your Zoom link directly to your inbox! Reserve your spot ?? https://bit.ly/3YKd1SX

From accountant to tech CEO, George Azih's journey with FinQuery, Formerly LeaseQuery is nothing short of inspiring. ?? In just two years, FinQuery has grown 300%. Check out his story of resilience and success here: https://bit.ly/3As0tpv

My goodness. This is a journey. High highs and low lows. Wins like this week remind us it’s all worth it. We are humbled and thrilled to be joining the HearstLab portfolio! We are just getting started, y’all.

Tomorrow’s the day! Our next IN PERSON Atlanta Healthcare Entrepreneur Meetup at Atlanta Tech Village is almost here! Swipe through for a throwback to a previous in-person meetup, where healthcare innovators came together to share insights and make valuable connections. You won’t want to miss this next one with top healthcare investors in the game— Becca Shmukler (Laerdal Million Lives Fund), Ryan Collins (Noro-Moseley Partners), Ben Carraway (BIP Ventures), Suna Lumeh (Portal Innovations, LLC), and Chad Hooker (Fulcrum Equity Partners). We’ll see you there! If you haven’t RSVP’d yet, there’s still time: https://bit.ly/4ha51ld

How much money should you raise early in a startup while you are still figuring things out? In my latest Atlanta Ventures blog, I talk about the value of maintaining optionality early in your startup journey: https://lnkd.in/eJCBG65N