Thinking about student debt, particularly with Robert F. Smith’s donation still top of mind [https://www.jonbirdsong.com/2019/05/20/robert-f-smiths-donation-to-the-morehouse-graduating-class/] , I’m wondering what will be the solution to generations of students entering the work force with debt.Higher education costs have far exceeded inflation [https://www.…
Over the weekend, approximately 400 Men of Morehouse turned into Morehouse Men. The latter term is the lifetime distinction received on graduation day. This year’s commencement speech was unlike any other. Numerous media outlets covered the stunning story of billionaire investor and founder of Vista Equity Partners, Robert F.…
When I first saw the title of Chris Tuff’s recent book: The Millennial Whisperer [https://www.amazon.com/Millennial-Whisperer-Profit-Focused-Motivating-Generation-ebook/dp/B07NJ4WWXQ/] , I was suspect. Is this a real thing…a Millennial Whisperer? What does Chris know about millennials that millennials don’t know about themselves? My interest was piqued…
Great momentum builders in the early years of a business revolve around finding and earning those precious first customers. Finding a paying customer quickly is advantageous, particularly for first time entrepreneurs. Paying customers bring cash and create good ‘restless-sleep’ momentum. In addition, they provide product usage and feedback. I’ve…
Ever since we doubled down starting new companies out of Atlanta Ventures [https://davidcummings.org/2018/06/30/the-saas-startup-studio/]the energy around the office is beyond spirited and borderline frenetic. Autonomous lawnmower parts [https://www.jonbirdsong.com/2019/03/25/details-on-greenzies-demo-day/]can be found around the office, meetings left and…
[https://www.jonbirdsong.com/content/images/wordpress/2019/03/Demo_Day_Greenzie-124.jpg] On the top level of the Atlanta Tech Village parking lot in early March, a crowd gathered to watch a lawnmower move. Normally a person drives this lawn mower but today the eXmark Vantage S [http://www.…
I’ve been looking for a podcast like this one for a long time. I never knew what form it would come in or what shape it would look like, but here it is. I’m not a huge podcast listener. Outside of the first Serial, I’ve never had…
There is no coincidence I’m publicly announcing Burning Letter [http://burningletter.com] on MLK Jr. Day. The power of the written word changes lives. We learn new ideas and perspectives through prose, poetry, and journalism. This is why I’m announcing Burning Letter today: a media outlet to showcase…