Congrats to Jeff on a job well done. The conference was very well organized, very well attended, and very informative.
Two random thoughts: the first is that I thought it was kind of cool how the technical assistant (I didn’t catch his name) was finding relevant web pages to bring up on the main screen while [...]
Josh Watts is a local Atlanta entrepreneur - his company is called Blue Violin. He’s also the kind of enterprenuer I like: one that’s making it happen and boostrapping it - whatever it takes. That’s not to say that I’m sure he’s not interested in venture capital and would love to get his [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Props to Paul Graham and YCombinator.
We don’t need no stinkin’ VCs VC funding. $50K is the new $5M.
We don’t need no stinkin’ MBAs. Ready, shoot, aim, repeat. The startup how-to manual has been replaced.
Spend more time talking with fellow entrepreneurs (that’s what this new blog is all about) and less time with lawyers and investors [...]
If you’re considering cities to build a company, technology or otherwise, Atlanta should be evaluated. You need to ask yourself these questions:
Do I need a small amount of capital to be successful?
Do I need access to smart, young professionals?
Is cost of living important?
Does the business model necessitate many in-person meetings/work out of town?
If you had [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )We’re just getting going but I thought I’d let everyone know who the eventual contributors will be on this blog. Here is a list of folks so far with relevant links.
Coty Rosenblath (personal blog)
David Cummings (personal blog)
David Ratajczak (personal blog)
Jeff Haynie (personal blog)
Raghu Kakarala (business blog)
Sanjay Parekh (personal blog)
Wayt King
As we move forward this [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Big Thinkr is a collection of former, current, and repeat entrepreneurs trying to improve the entrepreneurial community in Atlanta, Georgia, and the Southeast.
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