The Extraordinary Pursuits Podcast
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Extraordinary Pursuits is a useful and inspiring journey into the Innovation Economy. Through master classes and stories from top experts, investors, and founders, we simplify complex topics related to entrepreneurship and private market investing.

Extraordinary Pursuits
• Mar 13, 2025
The Reality of VC Returns: Why Batting Average Beats the Power Law with Mark Buffington
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Extraordinary Pursuits
• Feb 27, 2025
Delivering Value to Distinct Buyer Audiences with Steve Pontius

Extraordinary Pursuits
• Feb 13, 2025
The Key to Leadership Communication with Christina Kisley of Kisley & Wild

Extraordinary Pursuits
• Jan 30, 2025
Beyond the Pitch: Communicating with Confidence with Tara Flickinger

Extraordinary Pursuits
• Jan 16, 2025
Essential Annual Planning Strategies for Startup Leaders with Christy Johnson

Extraordinary Pursuits
• Dec 12, 2024
The Current and Future State of AI with Mark Buffington

Extraordinary Pursuits
• Nov 21, 2024
How to Build High-Performing Field Sales for Repeatable Growth: Bart Fanelli of Skillibrium

Extraordinary Pursuits
• Nov 07, 2024
Mastering Early-stage Hiring: Tips for Startups from Renata Mathison
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Extraordinary Pursuits
• Oct 24, 2024
How Successful Startups Navigate Venture Deals: John Yates of Morris, Manning & Martin LLP

Extraordinary Pursuits
• Oct 17, 2024
State of Startups(SM) in the Southeast 2024 Preview with Mark Flickinger

Extraordinary Pursuits
• Oct 10, 2024
RevOps Strategies for Startups: Scaling Sales and CRM Efficiency with Brendan Tolleson

Extraordinary Pursuits
• Sep 26, 2024
Innovate, Scale, and Unlock Entrepreneurial Success: Alex Gonzalez of the Metro Atlanta Chamber

Extraordinary Pursuits
• Sep 12, 2024
The Blueprint for a Thriving Startup Ecosystem: A Conversation with Venture Atlanta CEO Allyson Eman

Extraordinary Pursuits
• Sep 05, 2024
Building Scalable Product-Market Fit: Abstrakt.ai Founder & CEO Greg Reffner

Extraordinary Pursuits
• Aug 22, 2024
How to Choose the Right Outsourced CFO: Expert Advice for Startups with John Frazier

Extraordinary Pursuits
• Aug 08, 2024
Optimizing Sales Strategy: ICP, Buyer Personas, and Market Segmentation with Michelle Seger
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Extraordinary Pursuits
• Jul 25, 2024
From Pitch to Press with Maija Ehlinger

Extraordinary Pursuits
• Jul 11, 2024
Scaling a Startup from Vision to National Impact: Colleen Hoke of ObjectiveHealth Founder Story
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Extraordinary Pursuits
• Jun 27, 2024
Navigating Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) with Dr. Malcolm Muhammad

Extraordinary Pursuits
• Jun 20, 2024
Measurement Matters: How to Set the Right KPIs for Your Startup with SOAR Performance Group
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Extraordinary Pursuits
• Jun 06, 2024
The Entrepreneurial Survival Plan: Market Fit, Planning, and Perseverance with Jan Heybroek

Extraordinary Pursuits
• May 16, 2024
Building a Top 5 Innovation Economy with Atlanta Senior Technology Advisor Donnie Beamer

Extraordinary Pursuits
• May 02, 2024
The Startup's Guide to ICPs: Why They Matter & How to Get Them Right with Christy Johnson

Extraordinary Pursuits
• Apr 18, 2024
How Startups Can Avoid Sales and Use Tax Missteps with Bennett Thrasher

Extraordinary Pursuits
• Mar 21, 2024
Interview Skills and Pitfalls for Startup Founders with Aquesst

Extraordinary Pursuits
• Mar 07, 2024
Building the Sales Team from the Ground Up with Sales Talent Group

Extraordinary Pursuits
• Feb 22, 2024
Strategic Hiring for Startup Success with DNA Partners

Extraordinary Pursuits
• Feb 20, 2024
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