Venture In The South
Venture in the South is about angel investing in the Southeastern United States. We interview founders and thought leaders, sponsor a few panels discussing significant events and share our own experiences with over 100 startup investments. Released every Monday and usually 30-45 minutes long, ~50% of shows are Founder interviews, ~25% interviews with thought leaders and ~25% educational. We invite feedback and suggestions via www.ventureinthesouth.com or email david@ventureinthesouth.com. If you like our show please subscribe and give us a rating with a quick review. Thanks for listening and remember: Our mission is to MAKE MONEY, HAVE FUN AND DO GOOD.
Show episodes
E198: The Venture Update and a special episode on Tokenization of Real World Assets.
S4:E198 David gives The Venture Update, then Paul joins with a special segment on Tokenization of Real World Assets. Paul and I thought we’d spice up your Thanksgiving with a technical challenge: Tokenization. This is a rapidly developing innovation in FinTech that is likely to touch all investors in the future, partic
S4:E197 David gives The Venture Update and then introduces a special segment with Guest Co-Host Karl Rábago, a utility lawyer, who shares his perspective on the issues contributing to the Data Center Power Struggle and how winners and losers will emerge. (review recorded 10.29.25) Follow David on X at https://x.com/DGR
E196: The Venture Update and an update on recent changes to the QSBS tax exclusion.
S4:E196 David gives The Venture Update with a special segment on the potential impact of Quantum Tokens on the blockchain. Then Paul provides a brief update on the current status of Capital Gains Tax Exclusion for gains on Qualified Small Business Stock or QSBS with Ben Glenn, an accountant specializing in startups. Th
E195: The Venture Update and review of BIP Venture’s 2025 report on the ‘State of startups in the Southeast’.
S4:E195 David gives The Venture Update and then Paul and David review BIP Venture’s 2025 report on the ‘State of startups in the Southeast’. We cover the strengths, weaknesses and what"s not included. (review recorded 10.22.25) Tim Higgins" WSJ article "Is OpenAI Becoming Too Big To Fail" Chris Mims WSJ article on Smal
E194: The Venture Update and an interview with Mike Carnes of the North Carolina Biotechnology Center
S4:E194 David covers The Venture Update for the week and then Paul interviews Mike Carnes of the North Carolina Biotechnology Center about recent challenges in dealing with the Foreign Risk constraints for US Biotech Startups that win SBIR Grants. (interview recorded 9.29.25) Follow David on X at https://x.com/DGRollin
E193: The Venture Update and an interview with Dan Haight, an entrepreneur and experienced Angel Investor.
S4:E193 David covers The Venture Update and then Paul interviews Dan Haight, an experienced Investor who tells his personal story of Angel Investing, what works for him and what doesn’t. (interview recorded 9.23.25) Mothering Across ContinentsSM (MAC) a 501c3 non-profit Follow David on X at https://x.com/DGRollingSouth