Mark FlickingerinDataDrivenInvestorThe State of Startups in the Southeast Report is HereWe’re proud to announce the availability of our 2021 The State of StartupsSM in the Southeast report, which delivers a comprehensive…Nov 8, 2021Nov 8, 2021
Mark FlickingerinDataDrivenInvestorRound-Table Talk with BIP Capital: Looking Back at 2020, Ahead to 2021Welcome to our third annual round table, in which members of our BIP Capital team come together each December to discuss the year — and…Dec 29, 2020Dec 29, 2020
Mark FlickingerinDataDrivenInvestorBeyond Silicon Valley: Why Opportunity Is Moving Outside The Traditional Innovation HubsThere has been a longstanding belief that for startups to succeed, they must be located in one of the country’s traditional Innovation…Nov 28, 2020Nov 28, 2020
Mark FlickingerinThe HelmWhy Entrepreneurs Need Agility Now More Than EverIn these trying times, we’re already discovering that the businesses most likely to come out on the other side are the ones with the…Nov 18, 2020Nov 18, 2020
Mark FlickingerinThe Startup5 Intrinsic Traits of a Winning CEOOver the course of their careers, venture capitalists assess a huge number of entrepreneurial founders, most of them in the role of CEO…Nov 18, 2020Nov 18, 2020
Mark FlickingerinDataDrivenInvestorBIP Capital Releases 2020 The State of Startups(SM) in the Southeast ReportFourth annual report reveals continued market maturation; $34.5 billion invested in southeastern startups since 2015Oct 15, 2020Oct 15, 2020
Mark FlickingerinDataDrivenInvestorIs All Investment Capital the Same Shade of Green?In a new study released today, BIP Capital challenges the misperception that taking on Out-of-State capital drives more attractive…Sep 30, 2020Sep 30, 2020
Mark FlickingerinThe HelmWhy Having A Good Idea Doesn’t Always Make For A Good BusinessIt seems that most people, at some time, have what they think is a good idea for a new product or service. Not everyone goes so far as to…Sep 10, 2020Sep 10, 2020
Mark FlickingerinThe HelmSelecting An Investor: Why It Isn’t Just About The MoneyWhen raising capital, not all startups have options-they only receive one term sheet from one interested investor. And that should be…Jul 16, 2020Jul 16, 2020
Mark FlickingerinThe Helm3 Ways To Make Sure Your Startup Isn’t SuccessfulStartups that focus on the wrong priorities are likely to fail.Jun 1, 2020Jun 1, 2020