First Avenue VenturesWhy First Avenue Ventures Started A FundWe in the Birmingham entrepreneurial ecosystem often joke about how they are throwing money at deals in the VC hotspots, specifically…4 min read·Oct 20, 2021----
First Avenue VenturesThe Power of Story (and Stamps)On a recent trip to Michigan, I stumbled upon an old letter in an antique store. While I initially wanted the letter for the Alabama stamp…3 min read·Aug 13, 2021----
First Avenue VenturesinFirst Avenue VenturesWhat Calendly Is Teaching Me About AI, Or Why I Still Believe in Free Will | First Avenue VenturesYears, maybe decades, ago, I had a discussion with an executive about whether or not you should have an assistant manage your calendar…3 min read·Oct 23, 2020----
First Avenue VenturesinFirst Avenue VenturesBlind Spots | First Avenue VenturesIf you’ve ever taught a kid how to drive, you know it’s a harrowing experience. Unlike other teaching situations, the fact that the…4 min read·Jun 12, 2020----
First Avenue VenturesinFirst Avenue VenturesWhy Now Is Not the Time for SAFES and Convertible Notes | First Avenue VenturesPre-COVID-19, I told someone that I did not like SAFEs and convertible notes. I wish I could find that person now; I would assume a little…3 min read·May 1, 2020----