Exploring Ideas: A Blog on Technology, Startups, Food, and More
Welcome to my blog where I share thoughts and insights on technology, startups, and life in Atlanta. Browse through the articles below or explore by topic.
Exploring Cochran Mill Trails: A Mountain Biking Haven
June 15, 2022
Just outside the bustle of Atlanta lies Cochran Mill Park, home to some of the most natural-feeling trails in the metro area. Unlike the more manicured trail systems that dominate the region, these handcut trails offer a refreshingly raw mountain biking experience that feels more discovered than designed. The trail system is beautifully simple - two main loops that provide distinctly different exp...
Investment Review: Beyond Aero
May 26, 2022
This post is part of my angel investing series where I review investments after they’re completed. These posts are not investment advice, solicitations, or offers of any kind. They are simply my thoughts on companies I’ve invested in and how they fit into my thesis. For background on my approach to angel investing and my investment thesis, see my introduction to this series. Company Overview Beyon...
Investment Review: Alga Biosciences
April 30, 2022
This post is part of my angel investing series where I review investments after they’re completed. These posts are not investment advice, solicitations, or offers of any kind. They are simply my thoughts on companies I’ve invested in and how they fit into my thesis. For background on my approach to angel investing and my investment thesis, see my introduction to this series. Company Overview Alga ...
Salsa de Cacahuate (Mexican Peanut Salsa)
March 15, 2022
Salsa de Cacahuate is a lesser-known Mexican salsa that deserves more attention. This peanut-based sauce combines the richness of roasted peanuts with the heat of chiles de árbol and the depth of roasted garlic. While not as common as tomato-based salsas, it’s incredible on tacos, grilled meats, or as a dip. Ingredients 1 cup raw peanuts (unsalted) 6-8 chiles de árbol (adjust to taste) 4 cloves ga...
Investment Review: Semicab
January 20, 2022
This post is part of my angel investing series where I review investments after they’re completed. These posts are not investment advice, solicitations, or offers of any kind. They are simply my thoughts on companies I’ve invested in and how they fit into my thesis. For background on my approach to angel investing and my investment thesis, see my introduction to this series. Company Overview Semic...
Investment Review: The Essential (formerly Move.co)
January 19, 2022
This post is part of my angel investing series where I review investments after they’re completed. These posts are not investment advice, solicitations, or offers of any kind. They are simply my thoughts on companies I’ve invested in and how they fit into my thesis. For background on my approach to angel investing and my investment thesis, see my introduction to this series. Company Overview The E...
Trail Report: Rope Mill
January 15, 2022
Rope Mill Park has evolved into one of metro Atlanta’s bigger mountain biking destinations, offering a diverse blend of flow trails and technical challenges along the shores of Lake Allatoona. These are classic SORBA machine built trails, and are close enough to the also popular Blankets Creek to make for a big double day if you’re ambitious. Trail System Overview The park features approximately 1...
Investment Review: Homeroom
January 10, 2022
This post is part of my angel investing series where I review investments after they’re completed. These posts are not investment advice, solicitations, or offers of any kind. They are simply my thoughts on companies I’ve invested in and how they fit into my thesis. For background on my approach to angel investing and my investment thesis, see my introduction to this series. Company Overview Homer...
Investment Review: Flexbase
December 10, 2021
This post is part of my angel investing series where I review investments after they’re completed. These posts are not investment advice, solicitations, or offers of any kind. They are simply my thoughts on companies I’ve invested in and how they fit into my thesis. For background on my approach to angel investing and my investment thesis, see my introduction to this series. Company Overview Flexb...
Introducing My Angel Investing Journey
October 15, 2021
I’ve been working in, with, and around startups for years now. In the next couple of years, I now have a goal to learn more about the investment side of our industry by making a series of angel investments. In this post, I’ll outline my approach to angel investing, including my investment thesis, target sectors and stages, deal flow and evaluation process, and portfolio construction approach. Ange...
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