Announcing ofAtlanta.com

Quick. Name ten doughnut shops in metro Atlanta. Not chains. Real, independent doughnut shops. If you struggled with that, you're not alone. And that's the problem. We live in one of the most dynamic metros in the country and yet discovering what's actually here

Idea Giveaway (Because Someone Should Build These Things)

Today I'm starting what I hope becomes a series of posts where I share ideas I'd love to see executed but won't have time to build myself.

Entrepreneurial Failure at an Atlanta Nonprofit

After 311 days as the first Entrepreneur in Residence at the United Way of Greater Atlanta, I'm no longer with the organization.

I'm Joining United Way of Greater Atlanta

UPDATE: I'm no longer at UWGA as of January 2025.

IP Geolocation Is Twenty-Five Years Old

Twenty-five years ago I had an idea which changed the way the Internet worked. Looking back, it was an incredible ride.

How I'd Fix Atlanta

I recently stumbled upon a great series of essays entitled "How I'd Fix Atlanta" orchestrated by Austin Ray. Here is my first of three ideas on how I'd "fix" Atlanta.

Corporate Philanthropy Is Sabotaging Diversity

Everyone believes that corporate and foundation philanthropy is a great thing. The problem is that money distorts how non-profits act just like it distorts other organizations.

Policy Proposal: Supporting Startups to Fix “Economic Development”

The U.S. spends $80 billion to $170 billion per year giving large corporations economic incentives to move from place to place within the country while these companies are shown to be net job destroyers over a multi-decade time frame.

The Future of Startup Fundraising

Why my two minute segment for CNN International on the future of startup fundraising was geared towards the general public and not entrepreneurs.