by Dean Trevelino | Sep 12, 2014 | Blog
In the spirit of football season being kicked into high gear last weekend, Start-Opia highlights the Atlanta-based startup, XYCAST this week. XYCAST is known for creating technology that will enhance the stadium experience… and it is only the size of two shoeboxes. By...
by Dean Trevelino | Aug 29, 2014 | Blog
Money is the lifeblood of any type of business and if you don’t have piles and piles of your own, there will come a time where you begin the hunt for capital. This is where investors come in. A venture capitalist typically involves corporate entities that use funds...
by Dean Trevelino | Aug 14, 2014 | Blog
Business incubators have brought the startup energy to the Southeast with their unique spaces designed to stimulate the growth and foster the success of startup companies. Every major southeastern city is home to a cluster of influential incubators started by local...
by Dean Trevelino | Aug 7, 2014 | Blog
Known for more than its unique and clever name, this startup resource has revolutionized the way Atlanta’s entrepreneurs connect and learn from each other. In 2012, experienced entrepreneurs Ashish Mistry, Heath Hyneman and Keith Wallace opened the doors of...
by Dean Trevelino | Jul 22, 2014 | Blog
A couple weeks ago, serial entrepreneurs Jim Garrett and Ed Trimble sat down with Start-Opia Radio. Well known among the startup community as successful “exit men,” Garrett and Trimble know how to play their cards right and when to capitalize on a good idea. But with...
by Dean Trevelino | Jul 21, 2014 | Blog
Atlanta hasn’t always been a hotbed for startups, but in the past five years the city has seen startup activity multiply and grow to become an economic catalyst. What makes this possible? One reason is the increasing number of startup incubators popping up around...