Our Perspectives

The cruelest lies are the ones we tell ourselves—and in Georgia’s and the South's venture capital scene, the biggest lie is that we’re “not ready.” Let me break down the chicken-and-egg myth about exits and investor opportunity.

Is the South the next venture capital powerhouse? The numbers paint a detailed picture of an economy on the rise. See the numbers behind Valor's laser focus on this region.

Early-stage venture has split in two around exit potentials, and it all starts at the seed round. Here are numbers you need to know as a founder raising a first round today.

Enterprises are pouring billions into AI startups, yet 95% of enterprise pilots stall before production. Learn how to beat the odds.

OKRs tell you where you're going; KPIs tell you if you're driving well enough to get there. Here's how you put them to work in your startup.

Your valuation isn’t your value. This blog breaks down the myth of “perfect” first round valuation with real-world examples, investor insights, and what founders should prioritize instead.

Revenue per person (RPP) startup benchmarks and more. Valor’s Lisa Calhoun shares how courageous founders use RPP, burn ratio, and the magic number to win.

"What we need to do now is, I think, no more looking for a very good coder, but for a very good prompter: people that are able to put the thing together more than building the little piece." This shift completely changes how startups hire. The traditional coding challenge is becoming obsolete. Why test for a skill that can be automated? Instead, we need to test for the ability to leverage AI effectively.