Atlanta Startup Podcast

Apr 01 2025 226 ep. 30 mins 2
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Startup stories from the heart of the hustle--Atlanta.

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AI Racing Ahead with Will Bryan, Ph.D - CEO & Founder of Autonoma

Apr 01 2025 27 mins  
What if the key to unlocking true autonomy isn’t just more real-world testing—but a perfect digital twin of reality? Meet Autonoma, the company revolutionizing AI and autonomy through ultra-high-fidelity simulation. From self-driving cars to smart cities, their tech is accelerating the future—faster than real time. 🔹 Why simulation? Because 11 billion miles of real-world d

Raising a Growth Round In the Age of AI with Christy Johnson of BIP Capital

Mar 03 2025 60 mins  
Join Lisa Calhoun and Christy Johnson, Performance Engineering Leader at BIP Capital, for an inspiring and insightful conversation on what it takes to build, scale, and thrive in innovation today. From Christy’s unique journey—from rural Costa Rica to leading high-growth companies—to defining the milestones that matter, this episode is packed with actionable advice for founde

Can Atlanta’s Downtown Be Saved? Inside David Cumming’s Courageous Plan to Restart the City’s Heart

Feb 04 2025 25 mins  
In this episode, Lisa Calhoun sits down with Atlanta visionary entrepreneur David Cummings to explore the transformative changes he’s instigated in the heart of Atlanta. David offers a deep dive into his mission to revitalize the city through the purchase of a sixteen acre lot of historic property–and urban blight. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about the past, present,

Southern Exposure: Exploring Positive Trends in Venture Capital Unique to the South with Peter Walker, Carta’s Head of Insights

Jan 23 2025 31 mins  
Get ready for an exciting episode of the Atlanta StartUp Podcast! Founders, ever wondered if you’ve raised too much or too little capital? Not sure how to lock in the best terms in today’s market? Or maybe you’re asking, "Is the South the next big hub for funding, or should I head to the coasts?" We’ve got you covered! This month, we’re joined by Peter Walker, Head of Ins

Empowering Safe and Inclusive Ridesharing with HERide

Dec 16 2024 19 mins  
In this episode of the Atlanta Startup Podcast, we welcome Jillian Anderson, founder of HERide, the innovative ridesharing platform designed to provide safe, reliable, and inclusive transportation for women. HERide is reshaping the ridesharing industry by addressing the unique safety concerns faced by women while empowering women drivers. Jillian recently won the EmpowerHER award,

Transforming Surgical Training with VR: Dr. Lauren Siff of SurgicalEd VR

Nov 11 2024 28 mins  
In this episode of the Atlanta Startup Podcast, we’re joined by Lauren Siff, Founder of SurgicalEd VR, the groundbreaking platform that won the first showcase in the Startup Runway Virginia program in Richmond. SurgicalEd VR is redefining how surgical training is approached, offering immersive VR simulations that make training more accessible and effective. Lauren shares her jour

How Cleveland Clinic Finds Its Next Great Healthcare Startup Founders in Atlanta and Beyond

Nov 04 2024 39 mins  
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

AI Startups in the South: Highlights Q3 2024

Oct 23 2024 20 mins  
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 th

AI in Venture Capital: How Valor Ventures’ AI 'Vic’ Helps Founders Get Discovered By VCs

Oct 07 2024 13 mins  
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 uniqu

Leading Sustainable Fashion with Raha Saremi of Ecoatex

Sep 10 2024 17 mins  
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,