VentureSouth

Recently, in E142 of our podcast Venture in the South, David Grisell and Paul Clark debated if writing off a convertible note offers more tax value than writing off an equity investment. What’s your take? Vote below or comment your opinion! Tune in at 20:04 for this segment: https://lnkd.in/e86iSdhn

🎃 October was a whirlwind month for VentureSouth, and we're carrying that momentum into November! 🍁 We wrapped up October with exciting new investments, portfolio growth, and community milestones. Read more on our blog to catch up on our latest news and highlights: https://lnkd.in/e5YuKKbc

We’re honored to have our Managing Director, Paul Clark, featured in GSA Business Report’s “A View from the C-Suite” article! Paul shares insights on today’s angel investing landscape, the unique challenges we’re tackling, and some of the best advice that’s guided him and VentureSouth along the way. Thank you, GSA Business Report, for highlighting our story and work across the Southeast! 📰✨ #VentureSouth #AngelInvesting

This week, we’re excited to spotlight Bill Skeens, a passionate entrepreneur and mentor, and a valued VentureSouth member since 2023! Bill’s remarkable journey includes founding Prairie City Bakery in 1994, a bootstrapped success that became a national favorite in over 30,000 locations. His real-world insights and passion for helping founders achieve their dreams inspire the next generation of business leaders. We're excited to celebrate Bill's incredible contributions to both the entrepreneurial world and the VentureSouth community!

🥇 #1 in Southeast Angel Investing! 🥇 We’re thrilled to share that VentureSouth has been ranked the top angel investing firm in the Southeast by BIP Ventures! A huge thank you to our members, partners, and the entire Southeast startup community for helping make this possible. See the report here: https://lnkd.in/eFFEZZXg #VentureSouth #AngelInvesting

Thank you to Kathy Laughlin and the Greenville News for (a) capturing the only time I've ever used the phrase "pretty hoppin'" and (b) the detailed questioning about the Upstate Upstarts project. And thanks to everyone else who is contributing to the effort. Please reach out if you would like to participate, as an investor, advocate, cheerleader, "constructive criticizer," or anything else! https://lnkd.in/d-urK2Vf

Angel investing isn’t what it used to be — and David Grisell’s got the latest scoop, followed by an in-depth dive with Paul Clark on Convertible Notes: why they’re used, when they work best, and what both founders and investors need to know. Plus, Paul closes with recent critiques of Southeast angel investing, sharing insights (and his LinkedIn addiction). Listen now: https://lnkd.in/e86iSdhn

The most dangerous place in South Carolina right now is between me and a PR outlet! Thanks for letting me "remove all doubt". (Shout out and thank you to Spalls of Skegness for over 25 years of "gifts for all occasions" and the VentureSouth team for letting me grab the spotlight!)

Thanks, GSA Business Report, for featuring VentureSouth and Upstate Upstarts' Paul Clark in their latest "A View from the C-Suite!"

🎃 Happy Halloween from Gradient Health! 👻 We're excited to treat you to the October issue of Gradient News — now live! This month’s update is packed with highlights, including: 🎉 Gradient Health's acquisition of DataAppraisal. 🤝 Our strategic partnership with Protege. 🌐 Plans for our biggest RSNA yet. Read and subscribe here 👇 https://lnkd.in/e55JyGER #HealthcareAI #RSNA2024 #AIinMedicine