The Siggie Awards are pleased to announce that Tami McQueen, Chief Marketing Officer at BIP Capital, will serve as the emcee for their signature event on November 20 at Emory University. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this special evening. Get your tickets today.

Event alert: The Siggies are only one week away. Space is limited, so secure your seat today. Get event information, tickets, and exclusive merchandise opportunities at SiggieAwards.com. Hope to see you next Wednesday.

We’re thrilled to introduce the 17 remarkable food and beverage innovators who will comprise the very first cohort of the Georgia Tech Food and Beverage Accelerator!

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All eyes on Emory's GBS last evening as the 2024 Siggie Awards were announced. This year’s event included the inaugural class of the Siggie Investor Hall of Fame, Horizon Award, Investor’s Choice, Founder’s Choice, Conscious Capital, and Social Enterprise Award Winners.

Siggie Statue: Missed out on the night’s festivities? No worries! We are have a round up of the Siggie Award winners for 2024: buff.ly/4eCfy6s secretsig

Last week, I was talking to an investor about an entrepreneur he really enjoyed working with. Hearing the joy in his voice, I inquired about what made the experience so delightful. He said it was the quality of the entrepreneur’s interactions. This idea has been on my mind ever

Thanks,Tech Square ATL, for highlighting how GT.FBA supports food and beverage founders in growing their brands.

2024 was extraordinary at RICE Transformative moments, and uncommon access fueled businesses & boundless possibilities. From VP Kamala Harris’ visit to Walmart Open Call pitches, we proved: Readiness + Access = Growth. Let’s celebrate our wins—what was YOUR top 2024 moment?

Founders, let's talk about QSBS – the tax policy that could save you a ton when your startup exits (IPO or acquisition). Yes, I know. Taxes are not usually the most exciting topic. But this one’s pretty cool. Stay with me >>

4,369 startups founded in 2018 -where are they now? All US companies that used Carta for their cap tables. 4.4% have gotten to Series C. 1.1% to Series D or later. 0.34% have IPO'd, 5.5% have gotten acquired, and 1.3% are currently private unicorns. 61.9% have closed down

The YC discount SAFE standard has some practical applications, but it barely gets used. Why? Investors have an aversion to uncapped terms because of how badly they worked out in hot markets; a few scary anecdotes of runaway pricing. Thus, we’ve seen adoption of a flat discount

Georgia Tech founders #2 in YC's latest batch. GO Yellow Jackets!

Last month, I was talking to an entrepreneur about his experience with a variety of investors over multiple rounds of funding. Toward the end of the conversation, I asked which investor provided the most value and why. Without missing a beat, he said one of the investors stood

The Siggie Awards are back. Hosted by TiE Atlanta, with support from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, the 2025 Siggie Awards will be announced during AngelCon ATL on November 11, 2025. Hope to see you in November.

TiE Atlanta, Emory University’s Goizueta Business School are excited to announce that Jack Markwalter, Chief Executive Officer of VIVA Finance, will be the keynote speaker for the group’s Siggie Awards celebration during AngelCon ATL on November 11, 2025.

The Siggie Awards are pleased to announce that Tami McQueen, Chief Marketing Officer at BIP Capital, will be the emcee for their signature event on November 11 at Emory University. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this special evening. Get your tickets today.

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