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  • How Cleveland Clinic Finds Its Next Great Healthcare Startup Founders in Atlanta and Beyond
    2024/11/05

    The Cleveland Clinic recently tapped an Atlanta entrepreneur to lead one of its cutting-edge healthcare innovation companies. In this episode, we dive into a conversation with Linda Li, Partner, at the Cleveland Clinic. Discover 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 Calhoun as she chats with her Kauffman Fellows colleague, venture investor Linda Li, about the exciting and fast-evolving frontiers of healthcare.

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    40 分
  • AI Startups in the South: Highlights Q3 2024
    2024/10/23

    Lisa 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! And don’t forget to download the full report here: https://valor.docsend.com/view/25sic3tauqpxikcg

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    20 分
  • AI in Venture Capital: How Valor Ventures’ AI 'Vic’ Helps Founders Get Discovered By VCs
    2024/10/07

    In this special episode for Venture Atlanta Week, we're dropping a first-of-its-kind podcast--AI talking to AI, about AI. No kidding! Content is completely vetted, but no human voice boxes were abused in this podcast's creation. Listen in to hear about how Valor uses AI to help founders get discovered. You won't be disappointed, and we can't wait to hear your thoughts on this unique episode. Would you enjoy more episodes from our synthetic hosts?

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    13 分
  • Leading Sustainable Fashion with Raha Saremi of Ecoatex
    2024/09/10

    Join us on this episode of the Atlanta Startup Podcast as we sit down with Raha Saremi, founder of Ecoatex, a pioneering company in sustainable fashion and textiles. Ecoatex is dedicated to offering eco-friendly, non-toxic textiles and synthetic leather that significantly reduce environmental impact. Raha recently earned the Women’s Empowerment Award, presented by NCR Foundation, at the 26th Startup Runway Pitch Showcase. Tune in to learn how Ecoatex is changing the game in sustainable fashion and what’s next for this trailblazing company.

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    18 分
  • Bridging the Gap in Holistic Healthcare Access with Georgina Dukes-Harris of Swishvo
    2024/09/03

    In this episode of the Atlanta Startup Podcast, we dive into a conversation with Georgina Dukes-Harris, the visionary founder of Swishvo. Swishvo is transforming the healthcare landscape by providing a platform that connects individuals seeking holistic medicine with skilled healers, while also supporting holistic practitioners in building their businesses. Georgina shares her journey of launching Swishvo, her insights on the growing demand for holistic health options, and reflects on her recent success as the winner of the Judge's Prize at the 26th Startup Runway Pitch Showcase. Tune in to discover how Swishvo is making holistic healthcare more accessible and empowering both patients and providers on their journey to better health.

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    26 分
  • Revolutionizing the Job Interview Process with Brian Glover of Previewed
    2024/08/20

    Join us on this episode of the Atlanta Startup Podcast as we welcome the innovative Brian Glover, Founder of Previewed. Tune in to our conversation about how Previewed is transforming the job interview process through immersive videos, gamification, and AI matching. We’ll also delve into Brian’s recent success, winning the Audience Choice Award at the 26th Edition of the Startup Runway pitch showcase. Discover how Previewed is reshaping hiring and creating a better experience for both job seekers and employers.

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    22 分
  • Innovative Real Estate: Roots' Dual Wealth-Building Strategy with Daniel Dorfman
    2024/08/13

    In this engaging episode of the Atlanta Startup Podcast, Lisa Calhoun sits down with Daniel Dorfman, co-founder of Roots Investment Community, to explore their groundbreaking real estate investment model. Roots uniquely allows renters to invest and build wealth alongside traditional investors, creating a mutually beneficial system. Daniel delves into their data-driven strategies, the importance of democratizing real estate investment, and how they achieve remarkable occupancy and renewal rates. Tune in to discover how Roots is reshaping the real estate landscape by fostering a community-centric approach and delivering impressive returns for all stakeholders.


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    25 分
  • Researching Better Returns In Emerging Managers With Chris Keller of Catalyst Partners
    2024/08/06

    In this episode of the Atlanta Startup Podcast, Lisa Calhoun interviews Chris Keller, a Kauffman Fellow and partner at Catalyst Partners. They discussed Chris's career journey and his work in seeding new private equity firms. Chris shared some insights from his research on emerging managers, highlighting their significant outperformance compared to established funds. He explains that first-time funds often deliver higher returns with relatively low additional risk. The conversation covers the importance of firm-building skills in new fund managers and the current investor sentiment towards emerging managers. Chris emphasizes the potential for strong returns and partnership opportunities with early-stage investment firms. Don't miss this episode!


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    31 分