Extraordinary Pursuits Podcast

?? “Don’t overcomplicate it; be very clear, try the less is more concept, and choose fewer things; pick the metric, KPI, or whatever that set thing is and get everyone aligned around that number; it will create a lot of clarity and alignment.” – Brendan Tolleson #RevOps (Revenue Operations) aligns sales, marketing, and customer success to optimize revenue and processes across the customer lifecycle. Especially for high-growth startups, RevOps is critical. It can be just as complicated. In this episode of the BIP Ventures Extraordinary Pursuits Podcast, Brendan Tolleson, CEO of RevPartners offers help. Brendan explains how to simplify and streamline RevOps by right-sizing processes and resources. He also offers immediately useful guidance, such as which CRM system is best for small but rapidly scaling businesses. This episode is for any company working to improve the results of their sales, marketing, and customer success efforts. ?? This is weekend homework you won't mind doing. You'll show up Monday more ready to make things happen. #RevOps #CRM #SalesStrategy #Startups #BIPVentures #HighGrowth #Scaling

Thanks to Alex Gonzalez of the Metro Atlanta Chamber for joining Rachelle Kuramoto for a compelling and useful discussion about the Southeastern startup community. In this clip, he gives excellent counsel for startups finding their place and the resources they need to thrive. It's a perfect listen for anyone who has been inspired by the Venture Atlanta Conference to build and scale in the region. Get the show notes and full episode: ?? https://lnkd.in/def_K7B6

Atlanta is the place to be for startups and investors in October. Events like Venture Atlanta Conference and #ATLUnlocked connect entrepreneurs and investors across our region's innovation centers, creating capital channels and widening networks. We spoke with some of the top technology, entrepreneurial, and economic leaders in Atlanta on the Extraordinary Pursuits podcast from BIP Ventures. Their valuable insights are collected in a short post. If you're headed to any of the events this month, check it out for success tips, including: Allyson Eman: What to do to prepare to maximize connection opportunities. Alex Gonzalez: Why embracing collaboration is a surefire way to tap into Atlanta's superpower. Malcolm Muhammad, PhD: How to stay open-minded and agile in the face of entrepreneurial pressures. Donnie Beamer Jr., CFA: Why Atlanta startups and funders should be proud of the region's reputation for producing efficient growth. ?? Check out the video tips from each of these leaders. It'll get you ready to make the most of October's events and the Atlanta region's Innovation ecosystem. #VentureAtlanta #ATLUnlocked #startupgrowth #innovation #entrepreneurship #networking #investmentstrategies #ATLtech #ExtraordinaryPursuits #BIPVentures #privateequity #collaboration

??? ICYMI??? If you were in the Southeast at the end of last week, it's possible you were focused on a hurricane, not a new podcast from Extraordinary Pursuits Podcast. (If you were, we hope you're safe and dry.) We continued our spotlight on the Southeastern innovation ecosystem with this interview with Metro Atlanta Chamber chief innovation and marketing officer Alex Gonzalez. As the Atlanta startup and investment community enters its most vibrant and important month, Alex is a voice to listen to if you want to be in the know. Listen or watch to hear things like: ?? How the Atlanta region is becoming a top Innovation ecosystem ?? How to leverage local resources, expertise, and networks to launch and scale ?? What's happening throughout the region in October to bring together entrepreneurs and investors Catch the episode here: https://buff.ly/3ZL3XOu

In the latest Extraordinary Pursuits Podcast from BIP Ventures, we're joined by Alex Gonzalez, the chief innovation and marketing officer for the Metro Atlanta Chamber. Alex works at the frontlines of innovation and economic development for the Atlanta region and shares deep expertise in building a thriving innovation ecosystem. Listen to this special episode about the Atlanta entrepreneurial environment. You'll hear updates about initiatives like #InnovATL, #ATLUnlocked, and #AtlantaGrowthCollective. It'll get you ready for the kickoff of Atlanta's biggest startup and investment month of the year! #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #PrivateEquity #MetroAtlanta #VentureCapital #BIPVentures #EcosystemBuilding #ExtraordinaryPursuits #Podcast

This great conversation with the distinguished speaker, author, and startup economy executive Alex Gonzalez continues our special feature episodes about innovation ecosystems. Listen or watch to capture all the exhilarating venture and startup activity happening in October through the Metro Atlanta Chamber and Venture Atlanta Conference. This is the time and place where founders and funders come together to make major strides. Listen or watch to get prepared. #Innovation #VentureCapital #Startups #Network #Investment

In this mini-episode of the?Extraordinary Pursuits Podcast, BIP Ventures talent expert Jacki Hertenstein talks with Renata Mathison, co-founder of aquesst, about how startup leaders can hire well. You'll grab actionable guidance into: ?? Crafting a positive candidate experience ?? Conducting remote and in-person interviews ?? Aligning the hiring team with company objectives ?? Integrating DEI priorities ?? Securing compliance This discussion provides essential advice for startup leaders looking to hone their talent strategies through better interviewing. Take five minutes to listen and learn. ?? https://lnkd.in/dFd-AuQn #HiringBestPractices #CandidateExperience #DiversityandInclusion #RecruitingStrategies #LeadershipHiring #VentureCapital #TalentManagement

Thanks so much, Ivelina Dineva! We're thrilled to see the BIP Ventures podcast at #10 on this list of top VC podcasts! We've learned a lot from listening to many of these other shows – especially Masters of Scale, All-In Podcast, and How I Built This with Guy Raz. Our team comes from a founder/operator background and we all now work in VC. We have seen first-hand, from both sides of the table, how hard it is for entrepreneurs to be great at everything. So many innovation company founders come from a technology or marketing background. That can leave big gaps in the business structure. We try to meet those needs with 30-minute episodes that are either business skill master classes from SMEs or founder stories about ways they've built those skills as they've scaled their business. If you haven't checked out the show, we hope you will. It's still young, but it's filled with entertaining, educational content from some of the best minds in the innovation economy. ?? https://lnkd.in/eFPWAKsD ?? And if you have a relevant skill or story to contribute, reach out! We're always looking for generous minds and great voices. Allyson Eman Greg R. John Frazier, CEO of indinero Michelle Seger Maija Ehlinger Colleen Hoke Malcolm Muhammad, PhD John Thackston Jan Heybroek Donnie Beamer Jr., CFA Stephen Bradshaw, CPA Renata Mathison John O'Brien Haley Devlin Jason Moore Tami McQueen Christy Johnson Mike Vandiver Jacki Hertenstein Rachelle Kuramoto #Sales #ICP #GTM #Hiring #Accounting #Tax #Strategy #Startups #Innovation #VentureCapital #Entrepreneur #Podcast

We keep hearing the statistics about Atlanta's rising profile. Just a few: ?? Forbes ranks Atlanta as The Most Educated City in the U.S. ?? The Economist ranks Atlanta as the second Most Livable City in the U.S. (Behind Honolulu. Seems fair.) ?? CBRE ranks Atlanta at 11th for Top Tech Talent Atlanta is a region on the rise. Events like the Venture Atlanta Conference contribute to the progress. By bringing together the boldest technology founders and some of the most active and successful venture investors in the Southeast, Venture Atlanta fosters collaboration and encourages progress. In this delightful and inspiring conversation with longtime Venture Atlanta CEO, Allyson Eman, you'll get the inside scoop on the past and future of this flagpole event. You'll also get a sense of the technology trends that are defining the region. Give it a listen over the weekend. You'll have everything you need to be in the know and in the right place. #VA2024 #Startup #Investment #VentureCapital #Atlanta #Podcast #BIPVentures

Allyson Eman is a fixture in the Atlanta venture capital ecosystem. In this episode, she shares insights from her years of leadership at the helm of Venture Atlanta Conference and some of the trends emerging. It's an enlightening discussion for entrepreneurs, capital allocators, and innovation fans in the Southeast. And if you don't have your ticket yet for Venture Atlanta, check out the site and grab your spot before the conference sells out. https://lnkd.in/gK6AJ7K #Atlanta #Southeast #VentureCapital #Startup #Conference #Podcast #VA2024 #BIPVentures