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    Georgia early stage roundup

    Nov
    17th
    Categories: Atlanta Business Scene
    Author: Scott Burkett
    Publication Date: 17 November, 2006 (00:30)
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    roundup.gifWhy should California have all the fun? :) We are beginning to see a number of startups here in Georgia that fall into one or more of the following niches:

    • collective intelligence
    • social media
    • interactive / online communities / social networks
    • software-as-a-service (SaaS) / ASP

    These are mostly bootstrapped endeavors. Some are seeking capital, others are not. If you know of one not on this list, drop me a line so I can update it. Be sure to include a link to their web site as well. These are presented in alphabetical order.

    • AdBuyNet.com – marketplace for online video ads (not yet launched)
    • BikerWorlds – a new online community for bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts
    • Blue Violin – an automated web testing platform that is in alpha now – SaaS model
    • Brandeo – a very niche marketing services platform for smalll-to-midsize businesses (early stages of development)
    • CollegeMedium.com – a new classifieds site that connects college students with companies and with one another
    • EyDew.com – Social network with a focus on “what you’ve accomplished.”
    • Evoca – audio publishing to the web, blogs, etc. via telephone, mic, etc.
    • Georgia Podcast Network – Georgia’s best podcasts in one place!
    • HiddenMarket – a community-driven business intelligence network (shameless plug)
    • Kaneva – Currently focusing on media sharing, soon to be launching their 3D virtual world (where media sharing takes on a completely new face)
    • MediaHound.biz – helps companies accelerate the ROI of marketing decisions through automated analysis
    • PeachPods.com – Home of PeachPodStudios – mobile broadcast quality podcasting service in Atlanta
    • Preparis – helping companies prepare for 21st century threats leveraging a new software portal product
    • SalesQB – Develops sales effectiveness solutions that improve deal-closing stats for aspiring sales MVPs
    • ThePort – providers of blogging, RSS, and wiki technology for companies
    • TheRetailTradeCenter – a virtual trade show community aimed at connecting technology providers and retailers

    Cheers.

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    Comments

    Comment from Jerry
    Time: November 17, 2006, 6:48 pm

    Another great one is http://www.musicrewards.com. The founder Todd Dugas is very sharp and has hit on a unique idea.

    Comment from Scott Burkett
    Time: November 19, 2006, 9:08 pm

    Thanks, Jerry. I’ve added your suggestion, as well as few others that have come in via email.

    Cheers.
    Scott

    Comment from Amber
    Time: November 25, 2006, 6:51 pm

    Well, I suppose I’d be remiss if I didn’t pimp mine… Georgia Podcast Network

    Found you via the Atlanta Media Bloggers, btw. See you Dec. 12th?

    Comment from Scott Burkett
    Time: November 30, 2006, 6:58 pm

    Thanks Amber – I’ve added a link. I’ve also added a few more, including Sampath Kumar’s SalesQB.com.

    I’ve removed MusicRewards.com – they’ve relocated to Florida (citing lack of funding activity here in Atlanta).

    Cheers.
    Scott

    Trackback from Blue Bootstrap
    Time: February 2, 2007, 2:10 am

    Through Atlanta’s Looking Glass

    As an entrepreneur nibbling on the edges of Atlanta’s high-tech business community, it seems that there’s a collective feeling that Atlanta isn’t a friendly place for start-ups. Any number of topics come up – lack of active angel investors, lack

    Comment from Puneeth
    Time: February 6, 2008, 2:13 am

    Hi Scott,
    Is there any place I can look for all startups in and around Atlanta or may be something as generic as startups in Georgia.
    Thanks,
    Puneeth

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