Atlanta Startup Podcast

Meet one of the most prolific and seasoned angel investors in Atlanta, Mike Ross, president and founder of MHR International. In this can't-miss conversation, you'll hear his deep insights on the break-out Black Tech scene headquartered in Atlanta and get his thoughts on the future.Let's take this conversation to real time. Join Valor for an upcoming event.

Small Bites Adventure Club creates turn-key tools to help children discover, love and eat fruits and vegetables. Learn how Atlanta founder Erin Croom is tackling the frontier of food for the youngest, pickiest eaters.Let's take this conversation to real time. Join Valor for an upcoming event.

Dive in deep with LaVonda Brown as she shares how EyeGage is changing drug screening technologies for the better. Every day, 29 people die because of driving under the influence. This simple app you can use on your own phone can change the game for good.Let's take this conversation to real time. Join Valor for an upcoming event.

Calendly founder Tope Awotona shares openly about how he works, why he built Calendly, and how he sees success in a conversation with Valor General Partner Lisa Calhoun, recorded for Startup Runway as a part of its event series for under-represented founders.Let's take this conversation to real time. Join Valor for an upcoming event.

How do medical students pass national exams? These medical students designed a brand new platform to help medical students navigate the system. Find out about the business they're building and how they create smarter doctors, faster.Let's take this conversation to real time. Join Valor for an upcoming event.

Founder and designer Tia Robinson created an hot activewear line in Atlanta, Georgia that keys into the needs of active performance, pole, and party. Find out why she invented this unique line and how she's building the business.Let's take this conversation to real time. Join Valor for an upcoming event.

Lafayette Julius and Rodney Morris of Valor Ventures interview Julius Bryant, a Startup Runway Finalist and founder of Jax Rideshare. Julius rents cars to carless people, empowering them to make money in the gig economy. Learn about his fast-growth Atlanta platform.Let's take this conversation to real time. Join Valor for an upcoming event.

Meet Ashley Richardson, whose software for social media and graphics is growing fast from its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Ashley talks about her journey as a founder. She shares why her platform for startups is growing so fast and what's next for MyTotem. MyTotem is a Zane Ventures Fund founder and a Startup Runway Finalist.Let's take this conversation to real time. Join Valor for an upcoming event.

Lauren Kane spent years with Golden Seeds. She shares how she learned how to work with female founders through the Golden Seeds platform. "It's inherently hard for women to fundraise." Learn about how she's driven to support women entrepreneurs find capital through her own consulting business today and her experiences on the journey.Let's take this conversation to real time. Join Valor for an upcoming event.

Learn how Ross Kimbel at Silicon Road invests in b2c leaders changing the world of commerce. This venture capital firm is based in Atlanta and focuses on companies changing how brands go to market. Ross shares openly how to get in touch, what they look for in founders, and why they love leading seed rounds in strong Atlanta startups.Let's take this conversation to real time. Join Valor for an upcoming event.