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David Cummings

David Cummings to New Entrepreneurs — Try More Things, Take More Risks

David Cummings to New Entrepreneurs — Try More Things, Take More Risks

For eight years, entrepreneur and investor David Cummings posted on his blog — a usually-pithy couple of paragraphs on a lesson he wanted to impart, observation or commentary — each and every single day (yes, including weekends). With impressive regularity and valuable content, Cummings built up a sizable dedicated audience that

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Microsoft Brings Startup Resources to ATV Villagers

Microsoft has doubled down on its commitment to bolstering Atlanta’s startup scene by announcing an official collaboration with Atlanta Tech Village (ATV), the fourth-largest startup technology hub in the U.S. The partnership, run through the Microsoft for Startups program, will provide exclusive access to Microsoft resources and

Venture Atlanta 10 year anniversary

Venture Atlanta Turns 10: A Look Back On A Defining Decade

This year will see the ten-year anniversary of Venture Atlanta, the largest investor conference in the Southeast and a part of the history of some of the most iconic Atlanta names: from Silverpop to Kabbage to Parkmobile. Both B2B and B2C Atlanta successes have taken the Venture stage to

SalesLoft Raises $15 Million Series B From Primarily Local Investors

SalesLoft Raises $15 Million Series B From Primarily Local Investors

In a town that sees no shortage of B2B software successes, SalesLoft has shown a particularly impressive determination to rise to the top. Yesterday, the sales development platform announced a Series B funding round of $15 million led by local SaaS legend David Cummings, with contributions by former funders Tom

Honeywell Earmarks Millions for Hundreds of Tech Jobs in Atlanta

Honeywell Earmarks Millions for Hundreds of Tech Jobs in Atlanta

Honeywell has earmarked $19 million for two floors' worth of investment at a new Midtown address, a move that will bring nearly 800 new jobs to Atlanta high-tech workers. The decision to base, not only a software center, but also the new global headquarters for its Home and

DataVibe Drums Marketing to a New Beat

DataVibe Drums Marketing to a New Beat

Marketing is all about data and way too often, it can overwhelm your talented team. If only there was an easy way to integrate all of your company's data into one dashboard for a quick glance into data-driven insights. Well, DataVibe nailed it by compiling data from

Atlanta Tech Village Co-Founder Proves That Nice Guys Finish First

Atlanta Tech Village Co-Founder Proves That Nice Guys Finish First

Standing in a crowded networking event, the casual mention of the name “David Lightburn” sparked leaders from four different organizations to pipe up in praise. Their commendations rang with a sincerity that is rarely seen at a business smooze-fest. That is because Lightburn, co-founder and president of the

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