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And a new software category is born! #RIPtoPRM
And a new software category is born! #RIPtoPRM
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Best advice I have heard for early stage companies all year
Best advice I have heard for early stage companies all year
I was lucky enough to be at an ATDC event in Atlanta yesterday and Jeff Haynie (Appcelerator fame is his latest but…
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Influencing Others
Influencing Others
I saw a post on linked in this week talking about the value of mentors and it made me think. I have always believed…
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Wain Kellum shared thisThe chance to work through what the future of work can look like was extraordinary. I was proud to share all that the team at Canto has done and is doing but I also felt like I looked into a crystal ball to see the future of what is possible. Thank you Anthropic!Wain Kellum shared thisWhat a day -- 50 CEOs of PE-backed companies at HQ to explore the frontier, put Claude to work for their own use cases, and learn from each others' AI journeys. Inspiring to see how committed, collaborative, and energized these executives are. CEO's set the tone, pace, and direction for their companies -- Anthropic is honored to support the changemakers guiding their teams through AI transformation. Thank you to Chris Emanuel Colton Walls for GIC's continued partnership, our SI partners like Blank Metal, PE Partners at Blackstone, Hellman & Friedman, KKR, Vista Equity Partners, Francisco Partners, Hg, Clearlake Capital Group, Warburg Pincus LLC, TPG many others, & the team here Riya Chamorro Blake Walls Kevin Danser Kate Jensen Max Kirby Eleanor Dorfman Most importantly - thank you to the CEOs in the room. Keep setting the bar! Wain Kellum Art Gilliland Trace Smith Brian Shepherd Mark Sedgley and the dozens more. More to come!
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Wain Kellum shared thisA must read for all of usThe turbulent AI era is here. The choices we make now are critical.The turbulent AI era is here. The choices we make now are critical.
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Wain Kellum shared thisFun when a great CEO, in the middle of building another great company, takes the time to share some of his playbook.The 1% Secret: Why Most Companies Fail to Scale (and How to Be the Exception)The 1% Secret: Why Most Companies Fail to Scale (and How to Be the Exception)
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Wain Kellum reposted thisWain Kellum reposted thisWe’re counting down to something BIG. Be the first to experience the next generation of digital asset management — launching October 8. Sign up for launch updates: https://bit.ly/46KEhUg
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Wain Kellum shared thisMy favorite work experience is watching software companies get past product market fit and start to build real differentiation and enter a period of rapid growth. Adam and the team are building something really special at Voxie. It is a great deal of fun to watch them go.Wain Kellum shared thisWhen I became CEO of Voxie, I set out to do two things: 1. Build a company that delivers real, measurable impact for our customers. 2. Create a place where people genuinely love to work. This year, those two ambitions were recognized in ways I’ll never forget: Inc. Best Places to Work: proof that our culture is as strong as our product. Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies: proof that our strategy and execution are driving real growth. Individually, each is a huge accomplishment. Together, they’re among the proudest milestones of my career. My personal goal is that Voxie becomes THE place my team compares every future opportunity to, where the bar for culture, growth, and impact is set. We love the #franchising community and have chosen to focus solely on being the best SMS provider built specifically for #franchises. It’s this clarity of purpose that fuels both our growth and our culture. To my team, thank you for bringing your best every day. To our customers, thank you for trusting us to be part of your journey. The best is still ahead!
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Wain Kellum shared thisCan't wait to see the amazing folk that get nominated this year. Know anybody that deserves nomination? https://lnkd.in/eS_Epmz2Wain Kellum shared thisThe Techbridge Award Series honors more than excellence—it celebrates legacy in action. Each award is inspired by a leader whose values and vision continue to shape Atlanta’s future. These changemakers don’t just represent the past—they're actively leading, mentoring, and mobilizing communities today. Ann Cramer continues to champion volunteerism and corporate responsibility, showing how civic leadership creates lasting impact. Bill Bolling remains a driving force in Georgia’s nonprofit sector, advocating for networks of care and community empowerment. Sig Mosley keeps inspiring Atlanta’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through his mentorship, investments, and belief in bold ideas. The Ed Steinike CIO Award carries the legacy of a beloved tech visionary whose leadership, innovation, and generosity still guide so many. These awards are a call to honor those walking in their footsteps—today’s leaders using tech, compassion, and courage to create lasting change. Submit your nominations by May 18: https://lnkd.in/e9y3Uijg Let’s celebrate those who power transformation with purpose. #TechbridgeAwards #AtlantaLeadership #InnovationForGood #PoweredByConnection
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Wain Kellum posted thisHas anyone been paying attention to all the amazing things happening at TechBridge, Inc since Clint Bailey took the CEO role? TechBridge, Inc is one of the most impactful and easiest ways to give back and have an impact. If you are in the Atlanta Tech community and want to make a difference. Clint would love to tell you more.
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Wain Kellum reposted thisWain Kellum reposted thisDigital assets are the core of every company. How you organize your content can have a huge impact on your team and the entire organization. You can streamline your content operations with a Digital Asset Management (DAM) solution. Having a DAM will revolutionize the way you manage your assets. How? 🤔 Well, we've got 10 benefits of a DAM, selected by Canto's DAM experts, that showcase the benefits our customers have gained from implementing a DAM. 🚀 #DigitalAssets #ContentManagement #ContentOrganization #DigitalAssetManagement #DAMSolution #AssetManagement #CantoTips #DigitalTransformation #ContentStrategy #BusinessProductivity
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Wain Kellum shared thisSuch a great company we are merging with!Wain Kellum shared this🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce that Canto has officially acquired Image Relay! 🎉 Both Canto and Image Relay have been at the forefront of innovation in digital asset management, and together, we're combining our strengths to bring customers an even more powerful and comprehensive platform. Check out the press release to learn more: https://ow.ly/917o50Tj84u
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Congrats Kate! 🎉 Any organization is fortunate to have your many talents and capabilities at work for them!
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Wain Kellum liked thisWain Kellum liked this🎓 Incredibly proud to announce that our inaugural 2026 TAAP cohort has officially graduated! Over 12 weeks, these four Transaction Analysts completed a fully immersive program — real scenarios, real deliverables, and the same expectations we hold for every analyst on our teams. No shortcuts. No hand-holding. All four have landed successfully on accounts and broker teams, and they are already doing the work. Watching this group grow, find their confidence, and show up ready has been one of the highlights of my career. To Alexandre Berrouet, Sarah Sullivan, Corey Huebner, and Shawn Lin — congratulations. The roads ahead are bright. 🌟 And to the CBRE leadership team, mentors, and field brokers who gave their time — thank you! 🙌 Here's to the Class of 2026. 🥂 #CBRE #TransactionManagement #TAAP #CommercialRealEstate #lizlovecre #NextGenTalent
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Wain Kellum liked thisWain Kellum liked thisThis presentation by Bakersfield College at the Collective Equity Impact Institute made my heart so full yesterday!! I had the honor of working with these awesome leaders to develop pathway from 9th grade to bachelor’s degree completion, and yesterday I met Tony who started in our first Industrial Automation cohort. Six years later he already has his bachelor’s degree from BC and is working in the INDA field. Just incredible!! What a powerful reminder that no matter how crazy an idea seems or how many challenges get thrown in your way, creating innovative college access and advancement opportunities for our students is SO worth it!! Way to go Tony, Early College, and BCINDA!! California Community Colleges
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Wain Kellum liked thisWain Kellum liked thisA year ago, I packed my car with an air mattress and as many clothes as I could fit to move into an apartment I had never seen before, two days before my official start date at Venture Music. These past 365 days have felt like several lifetimes (in a good way), so here are a few of the highlights: - Worked with 13 artists, with a median campaign length of 11+ months - Developed content generating over 190M impressions across channels - Had a whole lot of fun throwing out crazy ideas and figuring out how to make some version of them happen - Sent cold emails and DMs that turned into collaborations with major institutions and creators with seven-figure audiences - Spent a lot of time figuring out how to make content creation easier on artists, so they can spend more time creating what matters - Got scrappy working with what we already have. Backstage clips, old footage, random camera roll finds, and quick reactions to what’s happening online have turned into some of our strongest-performing posts - Haven’t been shy about how much I love The Righteous Brothers, and had the immense honor of helping bring their legacy into the social space. In our first three months, we grew their Instagram by ~30%, launched their TikTok and YouTube pages, and secured verification across TikTok and Meta, an important step in helping protect their fans from impersonation accounts - Had the honor of photographing Bonnaroo, which has been at the top of my photography bucket list for a while - Experienced more “I can’t believe I get paid to do this” moments than I can count Immensely grateful for the team(s) around me who support all my ideas, even when they don’t understand the niche internet references I was convinced were mainstream. Even more grateful to the artists and teams who have trusted me to help bring their art to more eyes and ears. Onto year two 🤘
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Wain Kellum liked thisWain Kellum liked thisMost B2B teams chase the same 200 logos on their target list. The FullFunnel ICP Agent finds the white space — accounts that match your ideal profile but aren't yet on anyone's radar — and puts them in front of your reps.
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Wain Kellum liked thisIf you run intake at a law firm, you know what a missed connection costs....it's not cheap! This is built for exactly that. A returning caller gets greeted by name, the contact updates itself, and the marketing source rides along into Lawmatics. Less busywork for the team, fewer leads lost in the shuffle.Wain Kellum liked thisNew integration alert! 🚨 CallRail + Lawmatics handles intake and data entry behind the scenes, so every call flows straight into your legal CRM. Here's what happens the moment a lead calls, texts, or submits a form: 📞 Voice Assist recognizes returning callers against your Lawmatics records in real time, greeting known leads by name from the very first hello. 🔁 CallRail creates or updates the contact automatically, saving your team time instead of adding to their busywork 📊 Every interaction becomes a Lawmatics contact with full marketing attribution attached Built for law firms who can't afford to lose the thread. Explore the integration → https://lnkd.in/eqADFsB6
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MIT 2017 E. Milton Bevington Distinguished Entrepreneur Award Honoree
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AeA “Spirit of Endeavor” Award for Outstanding Leadership
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Finalist, Southeast E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year
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