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Meet Birmingham’s Most Influential for 2021
As founder of Theranest, Therapy Brands, Zertis Technologies and now Harmony Venture Labs, Otulana has firmly established himself as a successful entrepreneur.
Entrepreneur in Residence Explained
The Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) program used to be specifically tailored towards venture capitalists. However, as more people have learned about the program and its features, other types of organizations have begun adopting EIRs into their businesses as well....
Product Marketing
Trevor Newberry: So, first things first, I want to welcome everyone to our second Launch & Learn. Our last Launch & Learn went really well. If you did not catch it, we have it on YouTube. You can tune in to that where we talk a lot about fundraising for...
What Makes a Good Internship Experience?
While internships can offer valuable experiences, some may overpromise or under deliver. No one wants to spend an internship doing busy work for someone instead of learning how to thrive in their desired industry. That’s why it’s important to know what to include in your internship program to make it appealing to potential applicants, as well as beneficial to both the interns and your company.
Fundraising For Startups
Investors know that there is no perfect way to build a company. What they want to know is, do you really believe in what you want to be?
Why Is Product Validation Important?
There's a reason you're always talking about your product idea with friends and family. You know there's something there. You feel it in your gut. But do your potential customers feel the same way? There’s only one way to find out—and that’s through product...
From Startup to Selling: Five Things Every Entrepreneur Should Know
Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Are you excited about the prospect of striking out on your own? And, most importantly, are you prepared for the roller coaster of a ride you are embarking on? To help you along the way, we’ve outlined five key...
Venture Studios 101
If you’re involved in a startup at any level, you’ve likely heard of venture studios—sometimes referred to as “startup studios.” But do you really know what these studios are all about? Considering that 90 percent of startups fail, it’s worth your time to look into...
1 Birmingham-based biz just sold for $1.2B: meet the founder + find out what he’s planning now
As an investor, looking at the Birmingham ecosystem, and thinking about how I love to build things, I see a future where I want to create multiple startups and help build the technology ecosystem here. Harmony Venture Labs will be a great vehicle to do that.
Shegun Otulana on Harmony Venture Labs, Copysmith and Bham’s startup scene
With his new venture, Harmony Venture Labs or HVL, Otulana is looking to support Birmingham founders and continue to elevate the local entrepreneurial scene. HVL, which Otulana launched last year, will include a venture studio, advisory and investment elements.