The briefing room for the ATL innovation ecosystem, featuring investors, founders & activators creating the fastest emerging VC hub in the country.
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In this conversation with investors– @lisa_calhoun , @tomweithman & Beth Kytle Chandler–hear their hot takes on whether or not Southern VC is inherently predatory, & how these perceptions can affect founders and investors curious about the asset class.
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In Carta’s recent analysis, Virginia’s venture ecosystem has crossed from emerging to established, as measured by investments in the Commonwealth.
This market rewards discipline, long-term thinking, and real partnership.
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Listen to how Chief Investment Officer @tomweithman underscores what venture capital’s cyclical nature means for investors. The right capital partner matters more than the fastest check.
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Unlike coastal markets optimized for IPO narratives, many Southern founders are building enduring private companies. The South isn’t catching up—it’s playing a different, increasingly relevant game for thoughtful founders and investors.
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I sat down with two of the most thoughtful allocators in our region—@tomweithman of @VirginiaIPC and Beth Chandler of @Cresset_ a candid conversation about venture capital, AI, and what “victory” really looks like as we head into 2026.
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In this candid LP roundtable, @lisa_calhoun , Founder of @valorvc, is joined by sophisticated investors @tomweithman, CIO of @VirginiaIPC, and Beth Chandler, Managing Director at @Cresset_, to unpack venture capital across the South.
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29 Oct 2025
Venture in the South is still young—but that means massive opportunity. @Techstars Anastasia Simon and @lisa_calhoun share how diversifying and investing back into the community are unlocking the region’s biggest wins yet.
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22 Oct 2025
The South is booming—and investors can’t afford to miss it. Techstars Atlanta's Anastasia Simon and @lisa_calhoun breaks down why now is the time to bet big on this region.
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AtlantaStartupPodcast retweeted
14 Oct 2025
1 in 3 founders raise funding, nearly $100M raised to date—all at pre-pre-seed stage. Investors, meet tomorrow’s breakout startups today! Startup Runway works.
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AtlantaStartupPodcast retweeted
10 Oct 2025
Calling early-stage founders! Pitch for your first investors and a $10K grant with @Startup_Runway —where minority and women founders get seen, funded, and supported.
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15 Oct 2025
Atlanta is heating up as the next innovation hub! Christina Riboldi explains why @VentureAtlanta Conference is THE place for corporates and startups to connect, collaborate, and thrive.
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15 Oct 2025
AI, climate, space… where are corporates investing next? Get insider insights from Christina Riboldi on the future of strategic corporate investing and why Venture Atlanta Conference is at the center of it all.
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14 Oct 2025
Tune in as Christina Riboldi shares how GCV is shaping the future of corporate innovation. @GCVenturing is connecting companies and startups like never before.
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14 Oct 2025
World-class startup. From Memphis. @VisalawAi proves you don’t need Silicon Valley to go global. Founders, take inspiration—your city can be the perfect launchpad.
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14 Oct 2025
Hear from CEO Josh Waddell a preview of what he's sharing on stage at Venture Atlanta Conference October 15. @VisalawAi leverages the world’s largest immigration legal dataset and insights from 400 law firms.
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14 Oct 2025
Hear CEO Josh Waddell preview what he's sharing on stage at Venture Atlanta Conference on October 15.
@VisalawAi transforms immigration law with AI.
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9 Oct 2025
Will Bryan of @_Autonoma is one of just 15 startup founders selected from thousands to pitch on October 15. Find out why this AI is re-inventing reality.
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8 Oct 2025
Get a preview of some of the magic onstage at @VentureAtlanta. Get a hot take from @_Autonoma founder Will Bryan, one of the 15 startup founders selected from thousands to pitch on Wednesday, October 15.
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