S4|E11: The Silicon Valley of The South
Dec 18, 2024•32 min•Season 4Ep. 11
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Summary
This episode of Gone South explores the rise and fall of Kyle Sandler, who promised to turn Opelika, Alabama, into the "Silicon Valley of the South" with his startup incubator, The Roundhouse. Through interviews with former employees and investors, the podcast uncovers Sandler's fraudulent past, lavish spending, and ultimately his arrest for wire and securities fraud. The story also highlights the community's resilience and efforts to rebuild after the scandal.Episode description
A promising you tech entrepreneur arrives in Opelika, Alabama, promising to make it, "The Silicon Valley of The South." And that was a hard promise to keep.
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