Tag Archives: Georgia

Another Kurzweil Kontroversy?

Posted on January 28, 2013 by dennis

It’s no secret that I am delighted to have Ray Kurzweil speak at this year’s Georgia Technology Summit. Having dinner with him before the second TAG Summit was one of my biggest Summit highlights.  Kurzweil is considered a technology giant …

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TAG Summit Lineup Features True Innovators

Posted on January 21, 2013 by dennis

In last week’s posting I discussed the theme of the Technology Association of Georgia’s upcoming Georgia Technology Summit. “Global Commerce Revolution: Innovation in Every Interaction.”  TAG has announced that the speakers will be Robert “Bob” Metcalfe, Matt Quinlan and Ray …

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The Creative Destruction of Capitalism: Robotics

Posted on November 26, 2012 by dennis

In these times of persistent unemployment, I am interested in whether technological innovations ultimately will lead to the creation of jobs and economic growth.  In previous postings, I analyzed technology trends within the framework of an article by Professor Clayton …

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Alston Mason Takes Us on a Tour of Atlanta Incubators and Co-Working Spaces

Posted on September 10, 2012 by dennis

My law office has the feel, but not the look, of an incubator. (It looks a bit like a cross between a law office and a small London merchant bank.)  The people make it feel like an incubator. Corky, Ralph …

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From Elevator Pitches to Exit Strategies

Posted on May 29, 2012 by dennis

The other evening I was at a cookout and I ran into a well-known local venture capitalist. I don’t really know him that well, but I seized the opportunity to give him our company’s “elevator pitch.” (An “elevator pitch” is …

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Passage of the JOBS Act

Posted on April 3, 2012 by dennis

On Thursday, President Obama is expected to sign the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, which is designed to make crowdfunding a legal option. Both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives resoundingly approved the JOBS Act, which had …

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Top 10 Winners Display Depth and Breadth of Georgia’s Technology Community

Posted on March 26, 2012 by dennis

Today the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) announced the Top 10 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia. These companies were selected based on their innovations. Each of the Top 10 will make a three-minute presentation regarding their innovations at the 2012 …

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Measuring Audience Sentiment: Twelve Years Later

Posted on February 28, 2012 by dennis

In 2000, I represented Peoples Poll, Inc. in its negotiations with CNN.  Peoples Poll sought to provide an online polling solution so that CNN and others could measure audience sentiment and share the results real-time.  Peoples Poll’s challenge in the …

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Where Georgia Follows

Posted on February 20, 2012 by dennis

“Where Georgia Leads” is TAG’s “campaign to raise the profile for the Georgia technology community … by telling the stories of our strong industries, incredible innovation and amazing entrepreneurs and employees. The goal of the campaign is to make Georgia …

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Startup Diary

Posted on February 13, 2012 by dennis

You may recall that Dynamic Bundles, LLC is an early-stage software company that focuses on the purchase, sale and sourcing of multiple items. We have been focusing on the platform for interior designers and decorators, home remodelers and builders, and …

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