Venture In The South

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Oct 2026

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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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October 26, 2026Episode 28416 min

E284 The Week In Venture

S5:E284 David reviews the past Week In Venture now known as Black October due to the flood of Agentic AI hacking swarms. It's the Wild West of AI. Tune in on Wednesday for E285 when David interviews Tasia Malakasis, CEO of The Company Lab, about their CO.LAB Q 12-month quantum commercialization studio launched in August 2026. The Studio helps quantum startups and research teams transition from early-stage lab concepts into scalable, investable, and pilot-ready businesses in a Greenfield for innovation. (recorded 10.25.26) 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.

October 21, 2026Episode 18334 min

E283 University Affinity and Affiliated Funds and Angel Groups

S5/E283 David first interviews Joe Milam one of the Fund Managers from Fund That Tiger Fund , a Clemson Affinity Fund. Next is Abby Phillips , the Director of the Wolfpack Investor Network (WIN) , an NC State Affiliated Angel Group soon to be launching a Fund. 2 great examples of differing approaches to University Affinity and Affiliated Funds and Angel Groups. Then Paul joins me to discuss the differing Theses and Mandates each each approach entails and how Investors might evaluate those approaches. (recorded from 10.8.26 to 10.20.26). 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.

October 19, 2026Episode 28218 min

E282 The Week In Venture

S5:E282 David reviews the past Week In Venture and tees up E283 for Wednesday 10.21.26. For Wednesday's episode he'll be interviewing the managers of Fund That Tiger, a Clemson affinity Fund, and the Wolfpack Investor Network, an NC State affiliated Fund. Then Paul will join David for a discussion of the Academic Fund Thesis. (recorded 10.18.26) 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.

October 14, 2026Episode 28121 min

E281 The SalivIQ Story

S5:E281 David interviews Dr. Julia Halterman , she's the Founder & CEO of SalivIQ Diagnostics, a startup focused on saliva-based molecular diagnostics. They will be first to market in 2027 with a better, cheaper and faster molecular Strep A test that is more accurate for diagnosing strep throat without the need for an obnoxious tonsil swab. She has completed clinical testing, just closed their Seed Round and is focused on FDA approval in early 2027. (recorded 10.13.26) 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.

October 12, 2026Episode 28019 min

E280 The Week In Venture

S5:E280 David provides the rundown on the past week in Venture and introduces Wednesday's E281 interview with Julia Halterman, the Founder & CEO of SalivIQ Diagnostics. That's a startup focused on saliva-based molecular diagnostics, a rapidly expanding market for non-invasive Point-of-Service and at-home consumer diagnostic testing. (recorded 10.11.26) 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.

October 7, 2026Episode 27927 min

E279 Corporate Venture Capital in the Southeast

S5:E279 Paul joins David to review the nature of corporate Venture Capital in the Southeast, the impact this class of capital has on startup founders and investors, and where corporate VC can be found. (recorded 10.6.26) 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.

October 5, 2026Episode 27822 min

E278 The Week In Venture

S5:E278 David reviews the past week in Venture, trying to focus less on Big AI which seems besieged by doomerism and Data Center Nimbyism, and more on issues in the startup ecosystem that aren’t directly related to Big AI. (recorded 10.4.26) 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 30, 2026Episode 27727 min

E277 Botsi shows the right price & paywall to every user

S5:E277 David interviews Jacob Rushfinn Co-founder and CEO of Botsi, an AI platform for personalizing software subscription offers to enable more tailored customer choices at the top of the sales funnel. (recorded 9.24.26) 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 28, 2026Episode 27621 min

E276 The Week In Venture

S5:E276 David reviews the past week in Venture with most of the focus on AI. On Wednesday David will interview Jacob Rushfinn, Co-founder and CEO of Botsi, an AI platform for personalizing software subscription offers to enable more tailored customer choices at the top of the sales funnel. (recorded 9.27.26) 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 23, 2026Episode 27524 min

E275 Funds of Funds for Startups

S5:E275 David and Paul team up to review the concept of Funds of Funds in the Southeastern Startup ecosystem. We explain the concepts and theses for the Fund of Fund strategy, review government efforts to stimulate jobs by using this strategy to distribute state funds for economic development and we also review private Funds of Funds aiming to make money for private investors. (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.

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