Episodes

Join Atento Capital for the tenth episode of Season 2 of our podcast, Be Atento. In this episode, we talk to Tammy Torkleson, the founder of Indigo Technology, which is a business that helps people with tech ideas turn them into tech products. Tammy goes in depth on how she got to where she is now, and how she found her interest in coding in junior high. She was also an integral piece of the team that made the TV Guide go from being a book in everyone's living room, to digitally putting it on th...

Join Atento Capital for the ninth episode of Season 2 of our podcast, Be Atento. In this episode, we talk to Dominick Ard’is, the founder of The ACT House, which is a global platform for team formation and startup creation. Dominick goes in depth on his upbringing, education, and how his entrepreneurial journey led him to build the ACT House. Dominick also shared his very wise formula for growth, which is “diligence over time = growth”, and we talk about where that mantra has gotten him today. T...

Join Atento Capital for the seventh episode of Season 2 of our podcast, Be Atento. In this episode, we talk to Malachi Blankenship, the Venture Advisor & Director of Business Development at i2E, Inc. works in helping entrepreneurs build and develop successful companies. Blankenship follows a motto that his father taught him, and it is to “pursue excellence, not success.” We discuss Blankenship’s relationship with Tulsa and what it was like to be founder here 5 years ago, and what it is like to b...

Join Atento Capital for the sixth episode of Season 2 of our podcast, Be Atento. In this episode our two hosts Aaron and Sean talk to Libby Ediger, the Executive Director of Holberton School in Tulsa, which is a school built for software engineering students. Libby talks about her journey out of Oklahoma, and what made her come back to Oklahoma. She also discusses how the university system in the United States is not built to the be congruent with the advancement of technology. She discusses how...

Join Atento Capital for the 5th episode of Season 2 of our podcast, Be Atento. In this episode our two hosts Aaron and Sean talk to Shelly Bell, the CEO of Black Girl Ventures, a social enterprise for people who identify as black-woman entrepreneurs. Shelly discusses the long path that got her to where she is today, which consisted of various jobs on completely different ends of the job market spectrum. She also points out the importance of revenue, perseverance, and creativity in the process of...

Join Atento Capital for the third episode of Season 2 of our podcast, Be Atento. In this episode, we talk with Cioré Taylor, the director of entrepreneurial development and education at The TEDC (Tulsa Economic Development Corporation) Creative Capital. Cioré addresses various different topics including how to become a motivated entrepreneur, and what the city of Tulsa has to offer and what it needs to work on to welcome young entrepreneurs. She also discusses her goal of wanting to support and ...

Join Atento Capital for the second episode of Season 2 of our podcast, Be Atento. In this episode, we talk with Cecilia Wessinger, an ecosystem builder, community catalyst and collaborator. Cecilia joins us to discuss what it means to build an ecosystem, what it means to be a healthy entrepreneur, and the power of saying no. She also discusses the appeal of Tulsa, and what keeps her here as opposed to other cities. We also exchange our experiences at the ESHIP Summit, a gathering of entrepreneur...

In Episode 2 of Season 2 of the podcast Be Atento, hosts Sean and Aaron are joined by Michael Basch, Managing Partner and Founder of Atento Capital. Listen as Michael talks about why Atento was founded, why Tulsa right now is a great place to invest, and why the perfect founder has to be matched with the perfect idea. To learn more about Atento Capital, check out our website: https://www.atentocapital.com/ Subscribe to the Be Atento Podcast anywhere podcasts can be found, if you need help, chec...

Join Atento Capital for the first episode of Season 2 of our podcast, Be Atento. In this episode our two new hosts Aaron and Sean talk to Chandler Malone, former host of this podcast, and Founder of the Ideate Project. The Ideate Project connects students with the top student entrepreneurs, engineers, designers, and scientists across the country. Its goal is to help these students maximize their potential by offering access to content from industry leaders, opportunities for funding, internships...

As both the Be Atento Podcast and Atento Capital approach celebrating their first year, we at the Be Atento Podcast wanted to share with you some of the highlights of the amazing interviews we have done. In this episode you will hear from:Anna Mason, Partner at Revolution CapitalAdrianne Court, AlkamiMichael Cardamone, AccelepriseRodney Sampson, Opportunity HubMarlon Nichols, MaC Venture CapitalDor Abuhasira, PerceptoErika Lucas, StitchCrewMercedes Bent, Lightspeed Venture PartnersRyan Lupberger...

Join Atento Capital for the twelfth episode of our podcast, Be Atento. In this episode we talk with Dylan Gambardella, Co-founder of Next Gen HQ. In this episode, Dylan describes why he founded Next Gen HQ, what problems he and Next Gen HQ are trying to solve, and the inherent loneliness that comes from being an entrepreneur. Dylan is a perfect example of how doing well and doing good can be accomplished simultaneously and we are excited for you to check out this episode.To learn more about Aten...

Join Atento Capital for the eleventh episode of our podcast, Be Atento. In this episode we talk with Ryan Lupberger, Co-Founder and CEO of Atento Capital portfolio company, Cleancult. In this episode, Ryan describes why he founded Cleancult, what problems the company has run into, and how they continue to overcome as a team. Ryan is a perfect example of how doing well and doing good can be accomplished simultaneously and we are excited for you to check out this episode.To learn more about Atento...

Join Atento Capital for the 10th episode of the Be Atento podcast. In this episode we talk with Atento’s most recent investment, Edna Martinson and Clarence Tan, the co-founders of Boddle Learning. Boddle is a learning platform on a mission to engage K-6 students by gamifying online courses and real-world learning opportunities to improve student outcomes. By helping educators deliver fun practice and assessments with automated reporting, Boddle's learning platform engages kids in learning even ...

Join Atento Capital for the ninth episode of our podcast, Be Atento. In this episode we talk with Martin Lien, CEO of Respond Flow. Respond Flow, as Martin describes in the podcast is simply, Mailchimp for SMS. It helps companies build better relationships with scalable texting that provides a more personal experience for them and their customers. Martin elaborates on where Respond Flow came from, what the journey was like from idea to product, and valuable insights on the fundraising process fo...

Join Atento Capital for the eight episode of our podcast, Be Atento. In this episode we talk with Mercedes Bent, a partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners. She discusses her background as an operator, how the current pandemic has affected the future of work and education, and what Lightspeed Venture Partners looks for when investing.To learn more about Atento Capital, check out our website: https://www.atentocapital.com/Subscribe to the Be Atento Podcast anywhere podcasts can be found, if you nee...

Join Atento Capital for the seventh episode of our podcast, Be Atento. In this episode we talk with Erika Lucas, co-founder of StitchCrew. Twice a year, in conjunction with the Oklahoma City Thunder, StitchCrew selects up to ten startups and spends time and resources working closely with those companies to help put them on a trajectory for high growth. Erika discusses what makes a great founder, how crises sometimes make the strongest companies, and how best to balance your strengths and weaknes...

Join Atento Capital for the sixth episode of our podcast, Be Atento. In this episode we talk with Dor Abuhasira, CEO and co-founder of Percepto. Percepto, which solves operational problems for oil, gas and energy companies with autonomous drones, is Atento Capital’s first direct investment. Tune in to hear Dor’s thoughts on the importance of not just having a great idea, but being able to drive customer adoption; and how to sell innovative products to companies in sectors that can be hesitant to...

Join Atento Capital for the fifth episode of our podcast, Be Atento. In this episode we talk with Marlon Nichols, founder and Managing Partner of MaC Venture Capital. Marlon has extensive experience in the venture capital space and has invested in unicorns such as Fair; had numerous exits including Gimlet (Acq. Spotify) and Skurt (Acq. Fair); and has other high flying companies including PlayVS, Firefly, Faze Clan, and Lisnr in his portfolio. Tune in to hear Marlon's thoughts on how COVID-19 wil...

Join Atento Capital for the fourth episode of our podcast, Be Atento. In this episode we talk with Rodney Sampson, Founder and CEO of Opportunity Hub. Rodney founded Multicast Media Technologies, which was acquired for $24 million back in 2010, served as a Partner at TechSquare Labs, which has a portfolio valued at over $1.5 billion, is currently a professor of entrepreneurship at Morehouse College. Rodney's journey has afforded him with numerous incredible opportunities including working with S...

Join Atento Capital in the second episode of our podcast, the Be Atento Podcast. In this episode we talk with Michael Cardamone, CEO and Managing Partner of Acceleprise about how he evaluates early stage deals and what he looks for in founding teams. Acceleprise invests in early stage SaaS companies and provides a 4 month, hands on program focused on sales and go to market; and includes introductions to customers, investors and mentors to help accelerate their business and get to their next roun...

Join Atento Capital in the second episode of our podcast, the Be Atento Podcast. In this episode we talk with Adrianne Court, Chief HR Officer at Alkami. Alkami is a Dallas-based fintech company that provides banks and credit unions with cutting edge digital solutions that allow them to compete with the largest companies in the industry. Founded in 2009, the company has raised over $200 million in funding and generated over $50 million in revenue in 2018. Adrianne is a thought leader in the work...

Join Atento Capital in the first episode of our podcast, the Be Atento Podcast. In our inaugural episode we talk with Anna Mason, Partner at Revolution Capital and the Rise of the Rest seed fund. Revolution’s Rise of the Rest is a nationwide effort to invest in and work closely with entrepreneurs in emerging startup ecosystems. Since 2014, they have traveled 11,500 miles to 43 cities and invested in local startups across the country. During each stop on the Rise of the Rest Road Trip, their team...

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