1. Suite of Services Provider
Directory

2. About the TAG Business Launch
The Technology Association of Georgia aims to support the creation and growth of new companies that will
strengthen and expand Georgia's strategic high-tech clusters. This is an event designed to help a local start up
technology-based company launch its business. The contest finalists will receive over $400,000 in cash and prizes. This
is TAG’s way to reward high-tech entrepreneurship and assure a deserving Georgia start up company has everything in
place to be successful.
Purpose
The purpose of the TAG Business Launch Competition is to support economic development in Georgia by encouraging
and supporting the creation and growth of new companies that will strengthen and expand Georgia's strategic high tech
clusters. To accomplish this, the competition has two specific goals: to motivate and support entrepreneurs in creating
new high tech businesses in Georgia that will support and expand existing strategic clusters, and to create greater
awareness within the investment community that Georgia is a great place to launch and grow high tech businesses.
Program
Entrepreneurs interested in launching a new Georgia company within targeted technologies and industries are invited to
compete for a cash prize and a suite of related professional services that is valued at more than $400K. The competition
offers entrants the opportunity to be mentored by a successful high tech entrepreneur. Entrants must legally reside in
the State of Georgia. All awards will be conditioned on the company launching and/or maintaining its operations in
Georgia.
How to Get Involved
The TAG Business Launch competition is held each year, with the
culmination being with the Finals competition in the beginning of May.
Information about the event can be found year-round on our website, www.tagonline.org.
For immediate information on how to get your company involved—contact Melanie Brandt, TAG’s Chief Operating
Officer, at 404.920.2037 or Melanie@tagonline.org.

3. 2102 Competition Financial Contributors
The Suite of Service Providers listed in this booklet have
graciously offered to donate a service or product to one of our finalists this year. Please feel free to use the contact
information listed below each offer to reach out to service providers should you feel they would benefit your
company.
Please join us in thanking the following individuals and
companies for their financial contribution that helps make the TAG Business Launch Competition possible.
Sig Mosley, Imlay Investments
Michael Price, CEO Ventures
Chris Klaus, Kaneva
David Cummings, Pardot
Adam Harrell, Neboweb
Joan Herbig, ControlScan
Allen Moseley, Noro-Moseley Partners
Greg Smith, Blue Vista Ventures
Leland Strange, Intelligent Systems Corporation
Jamie Kennedy, Cox Enterprises
Vijay Balasubramaniyan, Pindrop Security
Dan Drechsel, FTrans Corporation
John Melonakos, AccelerEyes
Devon Wijesinghe, e-Verifile
Jim Noble, Noble Systems
Bill Hamilton, REACHCall

4. Accounting
Grant Thornton LLP is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton
International Ltd. In addition to audit, tax and advisory services, the
firm provides mergers and acquisition services, valuation, internal
audit, Sarbanes-Oxley consulting, integrated cost reduction, transfer
pricing, capital cost recovery, and assistance with capital raising and
initial public offering planning stage companies often find our tax and
valuation services of particular interest. Thornton will be providing 20
hours of consultations to the contest winner. Contact: Aaron
deSouza, aaron.desouza@us.gt.com. Estimated value: $8,000.
Porter Kealde Moore, LLP (PKM) is an Atlanta-based CPA
firm, offering services to clients nationwide. At PKM, we understand
that the successful start-up of a new business requires expertise in
many areas and key decisions made during the initial years have long-
lasting effects on an organization. In addition to our audit, tax and
systems practices, PKM offers a unique package of advisory and
consulting services such as merger and acquisition analysis, capital
planning and budgeting, strategic planning, enterprise risk
management, equity offerings and fraud and forensic accounting to
aid start-up companies through the early impressionable years and
beyond. Whether you are looking for a long-term integrated
strategic solution or just project-based advisory services, PKM has a
wealth of resources to meet your needs and will be offering 20 hours
of consultation to the TAG Business Launch winner. Contact Avril
Standford, astanford@pkm.com Estimated value: $6,000.

5. Business Services
Abraxas Business Services is a merger and acquisition advisory and business
brokerage firm. The focus of Abraxas is to work with business owners in the lower
middle market that have developed companies that are attractive to strategic
buyers, private equity groups, and/or individual investors. Abraxas will be providing
consultation to the contest winner in the areas of optimizing the value of the
business and defining exit strategies for the owners. Contact: C. David
Chambless, dchambless@abraxas.biz. Estimated value: $10,000.
Capital Advisors
Go to market for capital the right way with assistance from those who know. This service includes
Council to the company leadership on the way to approach capital funding, distinguish important
business points and in what order, feedback and review as you practice your
presentation, explanation of the methods and timing to look at potential investors, access to
networks. Estimated Value: Approxmately $10,000 for each finalist.
The Tilson Group, LLP

6. Consulting
AGSI is a Management and Technology Consulting company specializing in Operational Effectiveness, with a specific
focus on information technology-based investments. We improve business performance by reducing costs and
increasing efficiencies. Our services include: IT Execution – Reducing costs and improving business process
execution by providing program oversight, project management, and build / buy / implement services; Operational
Effectiveness – Reducing costs, increasing efficiencies, and improving service delivery by aligning information
technology to strategic intent and deploying IT governance to select & manage IT-based investments; IT Managed
Services – Right-sizing IT investments and organizations to create transparency, increase capabilities, and improve
service delivery for middle market companies; Merger and Acquisition – Reducing timeline & costs and accelerating
ROI by combining people, processes & technologies to achieve the strategic intent of mergers and
acquisitions.AGSI is providing consulting services provided by our firm’s senior executives, valued at fifteen
thousand dollars ($15,000).Contact: Chuck Sparrow, CSparrow@agsi.com. Estimated value: $15,000
Got framework? Pyramid Consulting, Inc. will provide up to 40 hours of testing services for your Mobile/Web
application, to include a review of your current Testing Framework along with our recommendations, and/or
a feasibility analysis of your current test cases to determine if automation is right for you. Founded in
1996, Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides solutions for the enterprise, tailored to your organization's needs.
Services provided span most areas of the SDLC, including Project Management, Development, and
Testing, specializing in test automation of Web and Mobile applications. Contact: Ramesh
Maturu, ramesh@pyramidci.com. Estimated value: $6,000.
Fountainhead Consulting Group, Inc. is a Business Planning and Consulting firm whose program - WORK
LESS, MAKE MORE AND HAVE FUN IN YOUR BUSINESS is ideal for business owners who want to solve real world
problems and take their business where they want it go. Our firm provides a unique service named Steps to
Success (STS™) which is a proven and practical method of revolutionizing a business and turning it into a
fountainhead of profitability and personal satisfaction for a business owner.our unique, step by step
methodology we show business owners how to grow larger, grow faster, become more profitable yet make
their business easier to operate by eliminating the guesswork and uncertainty involved in growing and managing
a business. Our Steps to Success (STS™) methodology is not a bunch of theory and pie in the sky, but is built
upon our experience with over 1,200 businesses during the past 15 years and as result of using our systematic
approach a business owner obtains the peace of mind to sleep at night knowing that they are doing all that they
can do for their business to be successful. For more information please visit gotofcg.com. Contact: George
Horrigan, George.horrigan@gotofcg.com, Estimated value $12,000.

7. Executive Search
Executive Strategies, Inc. (www.esisearch.com) is a national general management
search firm. Founded 1994 by Holland ”Dutch” Earle, a former human resources
executive, ESI serves a variety of industries and market places including
technology, hospitality and travel, professional services, energy and
utilities, communications, healthcare, manufacturing, human resources, finance and
construction. Typical senior management searches are at the Director/Vice President
level and above. At ESI, we strive to find, qualify, and place the right people in the
right jobs for our clients; our impressive local and national client list and our
outstanding search completion record is evidence of our success. In conjunction with
the TAG 2010 Business Launch Competition, ESI is pleased to provide executive
search services to this year’s winner. Estimated at $55, 000 this senior level talent
search includes research, candidate identification and prescreening, candidate
interviewing and qualification and other search related services required by the
client. Estimated Value: $55,000.
Executive Coaching
C-Level Enterprises will offer a free CEO coaching session to one of
the Business Launch Finalists. Contact: Bob
Norton, bob@clevelenterprises.com. Estimated value: $500
Management Psychology Group is a consulting firm of professional licensed psychologists
with a mission is to help clients place the right people into the right jobs, to help people
grow to their full potential on the job and to help executive teams become more effective.
MPG is offering the services of our firm to the winning company for the period of one year
free of charge. Contact: Doug Griest, dgriest@mpgpc.com. Estimated value: $20,000

8. Financial Consulting
The Piedmont Group at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney is a part of the Business Owner Executive
Council, an invitation-only program reserved for the top 2% of Financial Advisors at the Firm that
focus their practice on helping small- and middle-market business owners connect the pieces of
their financial life with an overall strategy that considers both their business and personal wealth
management plans. The Piedmont Group provides advice tailored to the unique needs of business
owners utilizing a systematic approach specifically designed for business owners called the
Business Owner Standard. Analyze a client’s complete wealth picture, mindful that decisions
made in one piece of the wealth puzzle can enhance – or diminish – the value of another. This
includes conducting a review of cash management and capital needs, reviewing the benefits a
business offers to their employees, helping to protect against potential risks that may exist
and, when the time comes, helping to educate clients on the various strategies available to exit
the business, whether through business sale, succession or merger.
Credit Suisse Private Banking USA, a business within Credit Suisse Securities
(USA), LLC, provides clients with comprehensive wealth management solutions. Private
Banking USA is comprised of professionals dedicated to delivering expert advice and a
comprehensive range of investment products and services tailored to the complex needs of
high net work individuals. Relationship Managers work with clients, who are often business and
entrepreneurs, construct customized portfolios that reflect the specific goals, risk
tolerance, liquidity requirements and time frames of each client. Credit Suisse Securities
(USA), LLC will provide hour discussion regarding wealth management consultations. Contact:
Robert Douglass, Robert.douglass@credit-suisse.com.

9. Financial Services
Vitale CFO provides financial and operational consulting services to business owners and
executives who do not need a full-time CFO but see significant benefits from high-
level, experienced financial support on a part-time or interim basis. provide
planning, budgeting, financial management, operational controls review, financial
reporting, and strategic planning services. Contact: Judi Vitale, jvitale@VitaleCFO.com.
Estimated Value: $5,000
TechCXO is an executive professional services that provides experienced CFOs and senior
professionals to deliver project and part-time financial and strategic services to
technology, life sciences and technology-enabled service companies. TechCXO combines
deep practical experience, comprehensive resources and best-of-breed practices to deliver
objective, high-value and management consulting services for private, venture-funded and
publicly-traded technology businesses through all stages. our offering has expanded
beyond CFO services, to include sales, marketing, operations and technology C suite
services. We will offer the winner services across our offering.
Contact: Neil Miller, neal.miller@techcfo.com. Estimated Value: $5,000.

10. Hardware
Aventis Systems, Inc. assists budget-conscious businesses by fulfilling their
IT equipment needs with reliable refurbished Dell and HP lines of servers
and storage systems. Aventis also offers a full suite of business class
desktops, laptops, workstations, and all hardware components necessary
for upgrades. Aventis Systems, Inc. will be providing the GRA/TAG
Business Launch winner with a HP Proliant server and 5 workstations.
Contact: Tiffany Bloomer, tiffany@aventissystems.com.
Equipment valued at: $3,000.
Human Resources
HR Strategies & Solutions (HRSAS) provides human resources leadership and
expertise to small and midsize, private or public companies. Using our skills and
experience, we help companies establish and implement their HR priorities. Our
efforts provide short-term results, while creating a foundation to support the
future. HRSAS will provide the winner with a proprietary HR assessment and a
resulting HR Roadmap/Action Plan to support their short and long term business
goals. Contact: Peter.rosen@hrsas.com. Estimated value: $5,000.

11. Information Technology
Leapfrog Services, Inc., a TAG member and provider of managed IT services including network
administration, highly available help desk, data backup and disaster recovery, is pleased to
donate $15,000 in services to the winner of the 2012 Business Launch Competition. Delivery of
services must begin by June 3, 2012. Donated services may include technology assessment and
planning, network implementation and administration, help desk, field service, hosting and data
backup. The selection and scope of services will be defined after consultation with the winner.
Contact: Claire Arnold, Claire.Arnold@ribbit.net.
Legal/Law Firm Services
Miller & Martin is a full service law firm providing representation to midsize and start up
companies, including technology companies. Its areas of expertise include choosing the right
entity and organizational structure, shareholder agreements, protecting intellectual
property, including patents and trademarks, angel and venture capital financing, mergers and
acquisitions, licensing agreements, option plans, taxes, international transactions and
litigation. Miller & Martin will provide the GRA/TAG Business Launch winner with $7,500 of
transactional legal services. Contact: Kent Antley, kantley@millermartin.com.
One finalist will receive legal or consulting services from the professionals at
Siavage Law Group. SLG prides itself on being the entrepreneur’s lawyer. The
professionals at SLG have an extensive track record representing hundreds of
emerging technology companies at every stage from initial incorporation
through to liquidity. Contact: Allison Siavage, asiavage@siavagelaw.com.
Estimated value: $2,500.

12. Legal/Law Firm Services
With 76 offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific the Middle East, DLAPiper
represents the most exciting emerging growth in the Southeast United States. With a direct
presence in 30 countries, we represent more clients in a broader range of geographies than virtually
any other law firm in the world and years of experience services to tech companies.DLA Piper will
provide legal services to the contest winner. Contact: Brian Gordon, Brian.Gordon@dlapiper.com
Estimated Value: $5,000.
Ballard Spahr LLP is a national full-service law firm with nearly 500 lawyers in 13
offices across the United States. The Atlanta office, formerly the intellectual
property (IP) law firm of Needle & Rosenberg, P.C., to focus on IP legal
services, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, as well as IP
licensing and IP litigation. Our clients range from small start-ups to large
multinational technology companies, as well as mid-size companies and
universities. Ballard Spahr will provide general IP consulting. Contact: Greg
kirsch, kirsch@ballardspahr.com. Estimated Value: $10,000.

13. Marketing
Arketi Group is a public relations and digital marketing firm that helps business-to-
business technology organizations generate revenue and accelerate growth through
intelligent strategy, public relations, messaging, lead nurturing and inbound marketing.
Consistently recognized by BtoB magazine as one of the nation's "Top BtoB Agencies,"
Arketi’s core belief is that marketing generates revenue. For more information visit
www.arketi.com.Arketi Group will be providing the TAG Business Launch winner with
creative/branding services. Services must be used in the 2012 calendar year.
Joellyn “Joey” Sargent is principal of BrandSprout LLC, a strategic marketing and
management consulting firm thatgrowth. She is a passionate advocate of
entrepreneurship, drawing on global leadership experience in
branding, strategy, communications and product management. An MBA and active
speaker, Joey has presented fromto Barcelona and has been quoted by Fox
Business, Huffington Post, and Social Media Today. Joeywork with the winner to
develop a cohesive go-to-market, including defining brand messaging and. Estimated
value: $12,500. Contact Joey Sargent, jsargent@mybrandsprout.com770.335.5244.
Media
Since 1998, globalspeak, creator and the exclusive producer of the digital video distribution network, TAG TV and TAG Radio
(www.tagtvonline.com), has pioneered cutting-edge new media marketing and interactive video communications platforms.
At the forefront of the Web Media 2.0 industry evolution, globalspeak launched a global channel of commerce for the U.S.
Department of Commerce for worldwide export promotion in 1998 and pioneered the first live webcast of a World Trade
Organization (WTO) Ministerial from Seattle, Washington in 1999. Hundreds of subsequent public as well as private sector
client projects have resulted in a spectrum of innovative and highly effective Web Media 2.0 custom solutions for any
marketing, communication or collaboration challenge. For the last eight years, globalspeak has been the original creative
producer of TAG's major live events including the annual Technology Summit, the Excalibur Awards and the GRA/TAG
Business Launch competition/Fast Forward to Launch promotion, as well as the exclusive video/audio production provider
for TAG meetings and presentations for distribution over the TAG TV network. While Business Launch finalist will be
individually taped by globalspeak during the finals live event for TAG TV, the winner will be offered 20 hours of new media
marketing consulting including requirements analysis, strategic and creative consultation as well as complete new media
design overview with company or product video syndication plan.Contact:Frank Baia, frank.baia@globalspeak.com.
Estimated value $4,000.

14. Marketing
With over 20 years of technology marketing expertise Lisa Henriott offers a unique "CMO to Go"
service. Henriott Marketing Strategies will work with the winner to facilitate a marketing strategy
workshop, develop a positioning document for the company and its solutions, and define a marketing
plan. Henriott Marketing will also help execute the plan working with other marketing services
providers. Contact: Lisa Henriott, lisa@henriottmarketing.com.
Estimated value: $10,800.
iFusion Marketing is a fractional CMO consultancy for early to late-stage
technology startups. Its principals are well-versed in marketing strategy and
execution as well as the challenges unique to entrepreneurs.They serve as a
sounding board to the CEO and vice president of marketing as well as the interim
vice president of marketingas needed.
iFusion will donate a 5-hour consultation, two complimentary seats to The Art of
the Launch (http://theartofthelaunch.com), a marketing conference for better
technology product launches and a guaranteed slot at the marketing hackathon
which takes place at the conference.
Contact: Jacqui Chew, jacqui@ifusionmarketing.com.

15. Public Relations
Headquartered in Atlanta with a presence in Washington, DC and Charleston, SC, Trevelino/Keller specializes in
public relations, social media and brand communications. Its areas of practice include
Technology, B2Business, Lifestyle, GreenWorks, Franchising and Health. In 2005, Trevelino/Keller founded the Atlas
Alliance, made up of likeminded boutiques that offer cultural (Hispanic and Latino), geographic (Europe, Middle
East and Asia Pacific) and specialty expertise (entertainment, public affairs). In 2006, Trevelino/Keller founded The
Start-Up Council to support early stage companies on a gratis basis. In 2010, the firm launched Wheelhouse, its
social marketing brand focused on delivering next generation online solutions. For more information about the
firm, its practice-focused ning communities or Wheelhouse, visit www.trevelinokeller.com. Trevelino/Keller will
provide a launch strategy and branding session, valued at $5,000 to one of the TAG Business Launch finalist
companies.
Carabiner Communications helps startup and high-growth technology companies connect to their
prospects, customers and partners.From strategy development and messaging to content marketing, we drive
comprehensive campaigns, as well as project-based campaigns, that support your business objectives and
goals. Carabiner will provide the winner with a Messaging Session and Report; and a “get-the-word-out”
StoryTeller (one month) campaign. Services must be used in the 2011 calendar year. Contact: Peter
Baron, pbaron@caribenerpr.com. Estimated Value: $5,000.
Cohn & Wolfe Atlanta is part of a global communications agency that builds brands and
corporate reputations through an uncompromising commitment to creativity.The agency’s
strategic approach unearths fresh, relevant insights leading to communications solutions that
deliver measurable business success.Over its 40-year history, Cohn & Wolfe’s award-winning
brand marketing work and world-class digital media campaigns have attracted top brands
around the world. As part of our commitment to the technology sector here in Atlanta, we will
offer a half-day executive media training session for up to four (4) individuals in a technology
company. The session will discuss media trends, will connect a company’s key messages to how
they can be used with targeted influencers and will include interview simulations to ensure your
executive(s) are ready for prime time when it comes to print, broadcast and online media
interviews. Estimated Value: $5,000

16. Security Review
ControlScan will provide up to 12 hours of an experienced security expert’s time.The winner
can specify the area(s) of focus for ControlScan’s evaluation of security and suggestions for
improvement.Examples include physical security, company policies, and internal network
infrastructure.If the winner has a presence on the Internet, the time can also be spent
evaluating the security of the website or web application via penetration testing. Estimated
Value: $2,500
Staffing/Consultation
At TALENThire.com our mission is simple. To be the leading provider of the 'Next
Generation' of Talent Acquisition Solutions. Solutions that solve your increasingly
complex talent acquisition scenarios. The winner of the Business Launch Competition
will receive 10 hours of workforce planning consultation along with free use of
Contract Labor sourcing and management platform for 12 months. Contact: Mike
Veronesi, mveronesi@talenthire.com. Estimated Value: $5,000.
Web Development
What’s Up Interactive (www.whatsup.com) is an interactive marketing agency that focuses on strategic ways
to grow our clients’ businesses online. We begin with a thorough assessment of a client’s goals, values and
opportunities. That forms the foundation of how we proceed with interactive marketing strategy that includes
design and technology, multimedia (video and podcasts), search engine marketing, social media, e-commerce
and mobile platforms. Our partnership leads to an effective ongoing, measurable strategy. What’s Up
Interactive’s clients include the Coca-Cola Company, Chick-fil-A, Fox Broadcasting and the Georgia Aquarium.
For this year’s Business Launch Competition winner, What’s Up will develop a micro-site that conveys the
winner’s strategic vision and value. Contact: Richard Warner, Richard@whatsup.com. Estimated value:
$7,500.

17. Co Working Space
200 Office (www.200-Office.com), a premier, highly-affordable co-working space conveniently located at 200 Peachtree
Street in downtown Atlanta, GA., is proud to offer the GRA / TAG Business Launch winner and three finalists each a one
year club membership including mail services. Our beautiful open workspace with a variety of different work areas
includes a variety of office services including meeting rooms, printing, parking and mail services all at very affordable
rates. Also our screened Affiliate Organizations include affordable business services necessary for the entrepreneur and
small business owner to scale their organizations to the next level of growth. These services include
Accounting, Answering Services, Banking, e-Commerce, Education, HR, Insurances, Leadership Development, Legal
Services, Business Radio, Social Media Support, Video/Marketing and Website Development with more services being
developed. Our Stage2 Business Accelerator supports the growth of small businesses who wish to scale into much
larger organizations in addition to our location being conveniently located near six world class Universities.
Estimated Value: Over $4,000. Contact: Alan W. Urech at AUrech@200-Office.com or Telephone at (404) 855-6875
A pleasant work environment with professional amenities for budding entrepreneurs needing
a hassle-free space. 151 Locust is not just a place to work, we’re a place to grow your business
to the next level.Locust is located in the central business district of the City of Avondale
Estates. 151 Locust is a member of the National Business Incubation Association and provides
services to emerging Atlanta area technology startups with a focus on mobile technology. 151
Locust maintains two seed funds for investments into Atlanta startups. For more information
please visit 151locust.com. Estimated value: $5,850.

18. Other Offers to Finalists
The Technology Association of Georgia hosts a weekly interview of leaders in the technology
community and features it on TAGtv.com, which gets almost 30,000 unique visitors a month.
TAG also blasts a link to the video to its 16,000 person database. TAG will be conducting
interviews with each of the finalists on TAGRadio, a $5,000 value per finalist.
Rapidly Expand Your Network in Georgia’s Largest Technology Community. Connect with peers and decision
makers at every level of an organization. With over 15,000 members—and with over 200 meetings and special
events every year—TAG gives you a unique opportunity to quickly expand your network of personal and
professional contacts.
ATDC/TAG CapVenture is a unique and powerful training program to educate and equip early
stage company executives for smarter and more productive capitalization of their business.
The program is optimized for those seeking their first institutional round of financing.
Venture Atlanta, Georgia's technology innovation conference, has officially open its call for
presenters for this year's event on October 17—18 at the Georgia Aquarium. Organizers are
seeking technology or technology enabled businesses in all stages of growth that are currently
raising or looking to raise capital within the next 12 months.
Startup Lounge will offer a $5,000 podcast to the winner of the Business Launch
Competition

19. If you or your company is interested in
participating as a Suite of Services
Provider for the 2013 TAG Business
Launch, please contact:
Melanie Brandt, TAG
COO, melanie@tagonline.org or
404.920.2037
Or
Joshua Lewis, TAG Operations,
josh@tagonline.org or 404.920.2004