http://disqus.com/by/gwinscott/enSun, 09 Nov 2008 18:40:48 -0000http://blog.jeffhaynie.us/whats-wrong-with-the-atlanta-startup-ecosystem-and-how-to-fix-it.html#comment-3652466<p>jeff....we unfort havent had a chance to meet yet....but thx for your openness and candor. i lived in atl from '87--'04 wkg for turner broadcasting (also live in sydney with them for 3 yrs) and was involved with 2 startups, one out of sunnyvale...ibeam broadcasting that got bot by williams/wiltel/etc.....anyway, i can certainly relate to a lot of what you are saying with your in depth analysis. im fighting the fight here in memphis at emergememphis (just think atdc with less companies and less funding/resources basically). i too wish there was more emphasis on startups/funding/sophistication and experience and that is one reason i havent started an angel network or early stage fund...but i feel the pain and applaud the move. as fleming said go make it happen there, but certainly keep your finger on all the activity in atl...it will come. lets try to connect up via phone, as id like to introduce you to a few folks and really just to hear more about all that you are doing and want to accomplish...gwin </p>gwinscottSun, 09 Nov 2008 18:40:48 -0000