Venture In The South

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Venture in the South is about angel investing in the Southeastern United States. We interview founders and thought leaders, sponsor a few panels discussing significant events and share our own experiences with over 100 startup investments. Released every Monday and usually 30-45 minutes long, ~50% of shows are Founder interviews, ~25% interviews with thought leaders and ~25% educational. We invite feedback and suggestions via www.ventureinthesouth.com or email david@ventureinthesouth.com. If you like our show please subscribe and give us a rating with a quick review. Thanks for listening and remember: Our mission is to MAKE MONEY, HAVE FUN AND DO GOOD.

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September 9, 2026Episode 27028 min

E271 How to Get RIch in American History with Author Joseph Moore

S5:E271 David is joined by Author and History Professor Dr. Joseph Moore to discuss his most recent book How to Get Rich in American History: 300 Years of Financial Advice That Worked (& Didn’t) . He offers a unique and innovative take on the history of American innovation that lead to both booms and busts, and how we might gain from that knowledge today. (recorded 9.3.26) Support the show Follow David on X at https://x.com/DGRollingSouth Connect On LinkedIn with David at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgrisell/ Follow Paul on X at https: / /x.com/PalmettoAngel Connect On LinkedIn with Paul at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulclarkprivateequity/ We invite your feedback and suggestions at www.ventureinthesouth.com or email david@ventureinthesouth.com.

September 7, 2026Episode 27022 min

E270 The Week In Venture

S5:E270 David reviews the past week in Venture and previews Wednesday's E271 when he’ll be interviewing Dr. Joseph Moore , an Author, Historian and Investor about his book, How to Get Rich in American History , a National Bestseller. He offers thoughtful yet unconventional insights into the history of American investing, the scams we keep falling for, and what history says about crypto, stocks, and real estate. He also summarizes 25 lessons that really worked, and 7 that didn’t, to get ahead in America. It’s a fresh take on American Innovation in it’s most remarkable era of innovation. (recorded 9.3.26) Support the show Follow David on X at https://x.com/DGRollingSouth Connect On LinkedIn with David at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgrisell/ Follow Paul on X at https: / /x.com/PalmettoAngel Connect On LinkedIn with Paul at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulclarkprivateequity/ We invite your feedback and suggestions at www.ventureinthesouth.com or email david@ventureinthesouth.com.

September 2, 2026Episode 26923 min

E269 Is AgTech Fertile Ground For Investors?

S5:E269 Paul interviews Hannah Webb, Venture Partner at LeVert Ventures, a Southeastern Fund with specialized investment expertise in agriculture, emerging technology, and sustainability. (recorded 8.19.26) Some Links to AgTech Deal Flow resources discussed in the interview. Agtech Forums World Agri=Tech, San Francisco KC Animal Health Corridor AgLaunch AgTech in the South Support the show Follow David on X at https://x.com/DGRollingSouth Connect On LinkedIn with David at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgrisell/ Follow Paul on X at https: / /x.com/PalmettoAngel Connect On LinkedIn with Paul at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulclarkprivateequity/ We invite your feedback and suggestions at www.ventureinthesouth.com or email david@ventureinthesouth.com.

August 31, 2026Episode 26818 min

E268 The Week In Venture

S5:E268 David reviews the past week in Venture and previews E269, Wednesday's interview with Hannah Webb, Venture Partner at LeVert Ventures. We'll be talking about their AgTech Fund and the role of AgTech in the Venture Economy. (recorded 8.30.26) Support the show Follow David on X at https://x.com/DGRollingSouth Connect On LinkedIn with David at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgrisell/ Follow Paul on X at https: / /x.com/PalmettoAngel Connect On LinkedIn with Paul at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulclarkprivateequity/ We invite your feedback and suggestions at www.ventureinthesouth.com or email david@ventureinthesouth.com.

August 26, 2026Episode 26740 min

E267 The Quarterly Power Show: A Microgrid Solution For Data Center Power

S5:E267 It's The Quarterly Power Show with co-host Karl Rábago, a Power Utility Expert. Today we're talking about Microgrids and how they might solve the power problem for Data Centers and make them better neighbors. (recorded 8.20.26) Michigan Public Service Commission letter addressing energy affordability Support the show Follow David on X at https://x.com/DGRollingSouth Connect On LinkedIn with David at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgrisell/ Follow Paul on X at https: / /x.com/PalmettoAngel Connect On LinkedIn with Paul at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulclarkprivateequity/ We invite your feedback and suggestions at www.ventureinthesouth.com or email david@ventureinthesouth.com.

August 24, 2026Episode 26618 min

E266 The Week In Venture

S5:E266 David reviews the week in venture and introduces the Wednesday Power Show with co-host Karl Rabago, a utility industry veteran. We’ll be focusing on Microgrids and their potential to solve many of the Grid problems facing industry today. (recorded 8.23.26) Support the show Follow David on X at https://x.com/DGRollingSouth Connect On LinkedIn with David at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgrisell/ Follow Paul on X at https: / /x.com/PalmettoAngel Connect On LinkedIn with Paul at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulclarkprivateequity/ We invite your feedback and suggestions at www.ventureinthesouth.com or email david@ventureinthesouth.com.

August 19, 2026Episode 26529 min

E265 The $100M Club

S5:E265 David and Paul discuss a significant milestone notched by VentureSouth, an Angel Group focused on the Southeastern Startup Ecosystem. They reached the $100M threshold of deployed capital, joining just 10 other North American Angel Groups that have reached that milestone. In the VC world, only 10% of VC funds are in this club. We’ll be discussing what this means, how VS achieved that goal and review the other 10 Angel Groups that have reached the $100M threshold. (recorded 8.14.26) Support the show Follow David on X at https://x.com/DGRollingSouth Connect On LinkedIn with David at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgrisell/ Follow Paul on X at https: / /x.com/PalmettoAngel Connect On LinkedIn with Paul at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulclarkprivateequity/ We invite your feedback and suggestions at www.ventureinthesouth.com or email david@ventureinthesouth.com.

August 17, 2026Episode 26426 min

E264 The Week In Venture

S5:E264 David reviews the past week in venture and tees up Wednesday's E265 when Paul joins in a discussion of a significant milestone notched by VentureSouth, an Angel Group focused on the Southeastern Startup Ecosystem. They reached the $100M threshold of deployed capital, joining just 10 other North American Angel Groups that have reached that metric. And in the VC world, only 10% of VC funds are in this club. We’ll be discussing what this means, how VS achieved that goal and review the other 10 Angel Groups that have reached the $100M threshold. (recorded 8.16.26) Support the show Follow David on X at https://x.com/DGRollingSouth Connect On LinkedIn with David at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgrisell/ Follow Paul on X at https: / /x.com/PalmettoAngel Connect On LinkedIn with Paul at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulclarkprivateequity/ We invite your feedback and suggestions at www.ventureinthesouth.com or email david@ventureinthesouth.com.

August 12, 2026Episode 26321 min

E263 Thinking About Economic Downturns

S5:E263 David and Paul discuss how economic downturns can affect founders and startup investors, what they can do to plan for them, how to deal with them and what can be learned from them. (recorded 8.6.26) Support the show Follow David on X at https://x.com/DGRollingSouth Connect On LinkedIn with David at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgrisell/ Follow Paul on X at https: / /x.com/PalmettoAngel Connect On LinkedIn with Paul at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulclarkprivateequity/ We invite your feedback and suggestions at www.ventureinthesouth.com or email david@ventureinthesouth.com.

August 10, 2026Episode 26220 min

E262 The Week In Venture

S5:E262 David reviews the past week in Venture and previews E263 on Wednesday 8.12.26 with Paul when we'll be offering up a timely episode on ‘Financial Downturns’ and how investors can plan around them while the champagne is still flowing. (recorded 8.9.26) Support the show Follow David on X at https://x.com/DGRollingSouth Connect On LinkedIn with David at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgrisell/ Follow Paul on X at https: / /x.com/PalmettoAngel Connect On LinkedIn with Paul at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulclarkprivateequity/ We invite your feedback and suggestions at www.ventureinthesouth.com or email david@ventureinthesouth.com.