Growing startup mixtroz finds new home in Birmingham
It was pure coincidence that the Rise of the Rest bus tour came the week of Mother’s Day. Even so, declares Kerry Schrader, winning a $100,000 investment for Mixtroz — the tech startup she co-founded with her daughter, Ashlee Ammons — in the pitch competition that...
Rise of the Rest Tour highlights Birmingham’s “New Momentum”
The May 9 stop of the Rise of the Rest bus tour in Birmingham wrapped up with a $100,000 pitch competition for local technology startups, held at Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark. Earlier in the day, the tour visited the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute,...
‘Breaking Bias’ improves organizational performance, says featured speaker at Birmingham event
Even in the best organizations, bias is an unavoidable fact of life. What sets the best organizations apart, says one leading national expert, is their commitment to mitigating bias. It’s an approach that helps maximize organizational performance and sets the stage...
Rise of the Rest competition to bring spotlight to Birmingham; March 20 is deadline to apply
Steve Case started his “Rise of the Rest” bus tours four years ago, with the aim of showcasing startup companies in emerging innovation ecosystems across the United States. On May 9, the America Online co-founder will bring the tour to Birmingham for an...
Bronze Valley conference sets tone for tech-based economic development
https://vimeo.com/255680193 The inaugural Bronze Valley conference set a strong tone for the future of technology-based economic development in Birmingham, Alabama and the entire Southeast. That tone, and the role Bronze Valley will play, was established at the...
Bronze Valley Power of Leadership luncheon brings focus to diversity in technology careers in Alabama
Bronze Valley conference attendees joined the Power of Leadership luncheon on Feb.14, hosted by Alabama Power. The luncheon and discussion focused on diversity in technology careers with a panel of experts moderated by journalist Soledad O’Brien. O’Brien is producer...
Plans underway to meet Birmingham’s economic development challenges and opportunities ahead
On March 5, Josh Carpenter will become director of economic development for the City of Birmingham, a key staff member for Mayor Randall Woodfin, who took office last November. Today, Carpenter delivered a “preview” of his agenda at the Bronze Valley...
Bronze Valley unveils plans for the future and digital platform
To conclude the conference, Anthony Oni director of digital strategy at Alabama Power shared plans for the future with conference attendees. “I am delighted to be here today to talk about the roadmap of our BV initiative. We heard about challenges and issues in our...
Four founders share success strategies to sustain and grow
It’s difficult enough getting a company started and nursing it through the initial stages of growth. But for many entrepreneurs, the real challenge comes in moving from startup to growth, putting in place the elements needed to sustain their ventures over the...
Bronze Valley concludes with Call to Action
To conclude the inaugural Bronze Valley conference, Quentin Riggins, senior vice president of Alabama Power, charged attendees with an encouraging Call to Action. “I see Bronze Valley as a creation of opportunity regardless of age, color, gender. I was moved by...
Venture Capitalists weigh in at Bronze Valley
Funding. How can entrepreneurs set themselves up for success in networking, pitching and gaining investors? Hank Torbert of Alta Max LLC led a conversation with Miller Girvin of the Alabama Capital Network and Kwame Anku of Black Angel Tech Fund at Bronze...
Corporate Leadership Critical to Success of Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Where do corporations fit into the equation? Kwame Anku, co-founder and principal of Black Angel Tech Fund traveled from Sacramento to attend Bronze Valley on Feb. 14. He and James Heath, financial principal of Southern Company, took time to discuss how...
My origin story: entrepreneurs share how they got started
During Bronze Valley’s morning session on Feb. 14, Jared Weinstein, general partner with Thrive Capital, led a conversation with local entrepreneurs focusing on how they got started and lessons learned. Entrepreneurs on the panel included: Cecilia Pearson,...
Strong Board of Directors weigh in on the future of Bronze Valley
Bronze Valley Board of Directors members gathered to discuss the mission of Bronze Valley, the challenges ahead and how success will be defined in the years ahead. Bronze Valley Executive Director Neill Wright joined board members John Hudson and Herschell...
Bronze Valley launches effort to generate tech-based economic growth
Forging a future founded at the intersection of innovation and diversity. Generating transformative, sustainable growth. Expanding the breadth and depth of economic opportunity and social progress in Birmingham, throughout Alabama and across the Southeast. Being a...
