Despite a historically challenging financial climate, start-ups in the digital, social, and mobile media sectors attracted some $2.9B in venture and private equity funding in 2009 , with 4Q being twice as much as the beginnng of the year. With this upward trajectory of investment expected, how can we, in the Southeast, enable entrepreneurs and startups to organically grow and further build a global hub in this region? How can start-ups and VC/private equity firms join forces to ensure our continued leadership? What new innovative models should we consider? Hear from experts who share their pragmatic views.
