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Venture In The SouthE172 The Weekly Update and an Interview with MPath Cofounder and CEO Dr. Dave MillerS4:E172 The Weekly Update and then Paul Interviews MPath Cofounder and CEO Dr. Dave Miller. MPath is an EMR enabled SaaS platform that identifies individuals who need a preventive care service, provides them personalized education and connects them to needed preventive care. Next week we have a special guest, Senate Banking Committee Chief Counsel Ammon Simon, who will answer questions about proposed legislation to reform the accredited investor definition. Paul and I will also be briefly discussing the regulation of Startup Funds and some of the specifics about the RollingSouth ATDC Fund as a tool for startup investing...2025-05-2644 minVenture In The SouthE169 The Weekly Update and an Interview with Tim Skapek, CTO at Protect3DS4:E169 The Weekly Update and an Interview with Tim Skapek, CTO of Protect3D, a provider of custom-fabricated orthopedic devices with 3D technology. They have grown over 100% YoY and count over 60 collegiate and professional sports teams as customers. Their next market move is expansion to serve the general population. Next week Paul and I will be talking about the Southern Startup Investment Thesis with guest co-host Josh Miller. Josh is CEO of Gradient Health, a Millennial and an Angel Investor. He’s going to provide his perspective on Angel investing in the South as a Millennial and how a...2025-05-0538 minVenture In The SouthE104b Bonus: Special Opportunity #1 for 2024In this bonus segment we discuss an special opportunity for investing in a company into which we have previously invested in their Seed round. Now we are investing in their just announced Series A. We can't name the company on the pod due to SEC 506c rules which limit public promotion to Accredited Investors, but we can discuss the impressive metrics and reasons why we're investing again. You can get all the specifics by joining the RollingSouth Syndicate on AngelList or by contacting David or Paul directly. *Paul misspoke in this episode. He meant SPV m...2024-02-0714 minVenture In The SouthE94: About Fraud in VentureFraud may not be prevalent in the venture landscape, but when it does happen it stands out for its audacity, impact, and, at times, surprisingly evident warning signs. In this episode, David and Paul guide listeners through recent instances of fraud in the venture sector and offer insights on how to identify potential schemes before becoming entangled. The discussion includes a review of the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) record of enforcement actions and delves into specific cases, such as the alleged fraud involving Charlie Javice in the acquisition of Frank by JP Morgan, the conviction of Michael...2023-11-2729 minVenture In The SouthE93: HealthyCell Growth update for 2023Send us a Text Message.HealthyCell originated from a strategic pivot. When faced with the company's downturn, Doug successfully advocated for assuming the role of CEO and redirected the company's focus toward its emerging nutritional supplements business. HealthyCell has distinguished itself by developing a proprietary oral gel formulation validated in a clinical study to significantly enhance the bioavailability of active ingredients in nutritional supplements.Doug's innovative approach has resulted in gel products that consolidate multiple pills into a single convenient gel pack, preferred by consumers over traditional pills or liquids. Healthycell strategically markets directly to...2023-11-2024 minVenture In The SouthE92: Rainforest wins the Early Stage at VentureAtlanta 2023Today's episode marks the third and final installment of interviews with the triumphant winners at VentureAtlanta 2023. Rainforest emerged victorious in the Early Stage pitch competition by addressing a significant gap in the Embedded Payments space. Founder and CEO Joshua Silver sheds light on the practical challenges faced by vendors and retailers in the realm of embedded payments and elaborates on how Rainforest is pioneering solutions through their white-labeled embedded payments platform. Joshua, a seasoned entrepreneur with a successful exit in the payments sector and extensive experience in embedded payments, recently shared the motivation behind starting Rainforest in a compelling...2023-11-1341 minVenture In The SouthE91: Tips & Tricks for Startup InvestorsStartup investing is a potentially rewarding venture, but, as with all things in life, it requires a combination of time, money, and sound judgment. In today's episode, the focus is on the crucial element of judgment. David takes a deep dive into his 'Cheat Sheet' for startup investing, shedding light on nuanced issues and offering guidance on how to strategically plan startup investment portfolios.The episode covers a spectrum of essential aspects, including Strategy, Deal Flow, Core Diligence, Deal Size, Investment Instruments, Investment Terms, Tax Benefits, and Diversification. For those seeking more in-depth resources, listeners can access...2023-11-0639 minVenture In The SouthE90: Enrichly wins the Seed Stage at VentureAtlanta 2023Enrichly emerged victorious in the Seed Stage pitch competition at VentureAtlanta 2023, securing a substantial $500k investment award. The company is dedicated to addressing the pervasive issue of low self-esteem among youth, a challenge linked to poor educational outcomes, social conflicts, and crime. In an engaging interview, David sits down with Margo Jordan, the CEO and Founder of Enrichly, to delve into the complexities of the youth self-esteem problem and how Enrichly has made meaningful strides by collaborating with school districts, law enforcement, and mental health providers.Margo provides insights into Enrichly's product, detailing their innovative SaaS & Services...2023-10-3044 min