Innovate Alabama + Harmony Venture Labs launch state’s first venture studio
The goal of Innovate Alabama Venture Studio and Fund is to launch scalable startups that solve real-world problems in Alabama’s industries, including agriculture, healthcare, fintech and industrial systems.
Innovate Alabama + Harmony Venture Labs launch state’s first venture studio
Alabama’s thriving startup scene is growing, thanks to the recent launch of the state’s first...
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How Therapy Brands Hit a $1.25B Exit in Alabama And Grew the Innovation Ecosystem
Exploring how capital, talent, and expertise propel growth and success.
From $250k Raised to a $1.25B Exit with Shegun Otulana
Within 5 years, after only having raised $250,000 from local angel investors and with no experience in the industry, a side project had become a thriving business doing north of $50M in ARR and was valued at hundreds of millions of dollars. He eventually sold the business to KKR in 2021 for $1.25B, making it the largest tech exit in Alabama.
What’s next for AI in Alabama?
What’s next in AI? David Lamb interviewed Birmingham innovation leaders to learn more about their perspectives.
One or two connections away from someone who could change your life
“We need to get innovation in the water in Birmingham and change the ways we think about ideas: how to develop them, what to do with them, and how to execute on them. We do not have to stick to the established formula.”
Blazer App Accelerator Partners With AppThink Startup Program
Blazer App Accelerator participants completed the first part of HVL’s AppThink program.
‘Wonderful things anywhere’: Entrepreneurs share keys to ‘Main Street’ success
“At the end of the day, it’s about relationships, about doing it for the right reasons, and finding your community,” said Shegun Otulana, a startup founder and investor based in Birmingham, Alabama.
Miles College Launches Innovation Center to Strengthen HBCU Ecosystem
The 2150 Center is partnering with Birmingham-based Harmony Venture Labs to offer entrepreneurs an enriched learning experience.
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How Therapy Brands Hit a $1.25B Exit in Alabama And Grew the Innovation Ecosystem
Shegun Otulana shares how real-world problems, smart pricing, and long-term thinking helped him build Therapy Brands into one of Alabama’s biggest tech exits. Hosted by Susan Lindner, this episode explores what it takes to build meaningful...
User Segmentation for PLG SaaS: Unlocking Personalized Growth Opportunities
PLG (Product-Led-Growth) is revolutionizing business strategies, with 91% of companies increasing their investment using this approach. But in the midst of this sea of potential growth, how do you...
The Growth Formula Guide
Our Framework for Using Behavior and Sentiment Analysis to Find Product-Market Fit
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User Interviews: 5 Tips to Extract Valuable Customer Insights
In the ever-evolving landscape of PLG (Product-Led Growth) SaaS companies, understanding customer needs and driving product success is paramount....
How to Master Customer Analysis for Successful Growth
Whether you have a product-led motion or are looking into adopting the trend, you probably know that understanding your customers is crucial for...
Shegun Otulana shares his inspiration for creating Harmony Venture Labs and his vision for its impact on Birmingham and beyond.
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Launch & Learn: Technology and the Future Work
Hunter Strickler: We’re here today with a Birmingham native. David...
Building Ideation and Innovation Into Your Development Process
Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining our HVL Launch & Learn series. Our last session on EIR programs went well—if you did not catch it, it’s located on our YouTube channel.
EIR Programs: The Value of an Entrepreneur in Residence
Today we’re going to be talking about Entrepreneur-in-Residence programs. We’ll cover what they are and what our vision for them is here at HVL. I know we’re all excited to hear from Shegun and Trevor.
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Ritualizing Your Startup Culture: Why and How
New companies tend to think that their startup culture isn’t as...
Kim Lee’s Top Learnings From Starting Forge Birmingham Alabama
As the owner of Forge, a thriving coworking space in Birmingham, Alabama, Kim Lee tells us her story of how she created a successful startup. She shares the lessons she learned along the way and offers advice for other entrepreneurs looking to create their own businesses. Learn how Kim cultivated success.
The Value of Failure: What I Learned as a Startup Founder by Matt Pierce
As an entrepreneur, one of the things you have to get really comfortable with is failure. Facebook had a well-known motto: “Move fast and break things.”
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User Interviews: 5 Tips to Extract Valuable Customer Insights
In the ever-evolving landscape of PLG (Product-Led Growth) SaaS...
How to Master Customer Analysis for Successful Growth
Whether you have a product-led motion or are looking into adopting...
What is an ICP and How Can it Help SaaS Teams Find Product-Market Fit
Are you tired of high customer acquisition costs and a lack of...
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User Interviews: 5 Tips to Extract Valuable Customer Insights
In the ever-evolving landscape of PLG (Product-Led Growth) SaaS...
How to Master Customer Analysis for Successful Growth
Whether you have a product-led motion or are looking into adopting...
What is an ICP and How Can it Help SaaS Teams Find Product-Market Fit
Are you tired of high customer acquisition costs and a lack of...
Product Marketing Best Practices
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Product marketing can be a complicated process if not well thought out. With more people shifting to a purely digital way of living, it’s essential to make sure you get exposure for your product or brand. Uncover key best practices in our Product Marketing Best Practices eBook!