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SUMMARY:ATDC Feedback Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur or founder considering pitching your business to prospective investors\, clients\, partners\, or employees? \nJoin us at ATDC Feedback Friday\, a safe\, judgment-free space where you can field test or practice your pitch\, benefit from expert insights and recommendations to level up your presentation\, or contribute feedback to other founders. Whether you’re pitching or listening\, you’ll learn best practices for successful startup pitches. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nHow to craft a concise\, compelling pitch\nUnderstanding audience expectations for your pitch\nSpecific feedback on your business concept and investment opportunity (e.g. business model\, customer\, product\, marketing\, etc)\nHone your storytelling and presentation skills\n\nThis event is open to the public and offers a unique opportunity for founders to connect with the Georgia Tech ATDC network and Metro Atlanta’s startup ecosystem. Crafting effective pitches is an iterative process\, and presenters are welcome to attend and present as many times as it takes to dial in your presentation to ‘pitch perfect’. \nEvent Hosts / Facilitators: \n\nCarnella Ajasin\, Entrepreneur in Residence\, ATDC\nJohn Avery\, Director\, ATDC\nConnie Casteel\, SBIR/STTR Connect Catalyst\nSeon King\, Founder & Principal\, IGNITION Pitch Works\nGuest Host\n\nEvent Details: \n\nLocation: ATDC Community Room (directly opposite the reception desk)\, 2nd Floor\, 75 5th St NW\, Atlanta\, GA 30308\nTime: Every Friday\, 12:00-2:00 PM\nZoom: Link provided upon registration\n\nRegister to Pitch! \n\nSubmit your pitch deck here.\nDownload a pitch deck template here if required.\n\nAdditional Information\nAbout the Georgia Tech ATDC: \nThe Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) is the oldest accelerator in the United States\, with a proven track record of turning ideas into fundable startups and successful global businesses. The ATDC accelerator program has achieved $35BN+ in economic impact in Georgia\, with $200M+ raised in 2021 and 2022\, with over $2BN raised by our portfolio graduates in 2022. Based in Atlanta\, Georgia\, on the campus of Georgia Tech with chapters across the state\, through our coaching\, connection network\, community events\, curriculum\, and facility\, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated founders to build impactful technology companies worldwide. \nSpecial Instructions\n75 5TH ST NW\, ATLANTA\, GA 30308 \nATDC Community Room – 2nd Floor \nHYBRID – EVERY FRIDAY \nClick here to Register
URL:https://accessgaf.org/event/atdc-feedback-fridays/2024-08-02/
LOCATION:ATDC\, 75 5th Street NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30308
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T140000
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SUMMARY:ATDC Feedback Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur or founder considering pitching your business to prospective investors\, clients\, partners\, or employees? \nJoin us at ATDC Feedback Friday\, a safe\, judgment-free space where you can field test or practice your pitch\, benefit from expert insights and recommendations to level up your presentation\, or contribute feedback to other founders. Whether you’re pitching or listening\, you’ll learn best practices for successful startup pitches. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nHow to craft a concise\, compelling pitch\nUnderstanding audience expectations for your pitch\nSpecific feedback on your business concept and investment opportunity (e.g. business model\, customer\, product\, marketing\, etc)\nHone your storytelling and presentation skills\n\nThis event is open to the public and offers a unique opportunity for founders to connect with the Georgia Tech ATDC network and Metro Atlanta’s startup ecosystem. Crafting effective pitches is an iterative process\, and presenters are welcome to attend and present as many times as it takes to dial in your presentation to ‘pitch perfect’. \nEvent Hosts / Facilitators: \n\nCarnella Ajasin\, Entrepreneur in Residence\, ATDC\nJohn Avery\, Director\, ATDC\nConnie Casteel\, SBIR/STTR Connect Catalyst\nSeon King\, Founder & Principal\, IGNITION Pitch Works\nGuest Host\n\nEvent Details: \n\nLocation: ATDC Community Room (directly opposite the reception desk)\, 2nd Floor\, 75 5th St NW\, Atlanta\, GA 30308\nTime: Every Friday\, 12:00-2:00 PM\nZoom: Link provided upon registration\n\nRegister to Pitch! \n\nSubmit your pitch deck here.\nDownload a pitch deck template here if required.\n\nAdditional Information\nAbout the Georgia Tech ATDC: \nThe Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) is the oldest accelerator in the United States\, with a proven track record of turning ideas into fundable startups and successful global businesses. The ATDC accelerator program has achieved $35BN+ in economic impact in Georgia\, with $200M+ raised in 2021 and 2022\, with over $2BN raised by our portfolio graduates in 2022. Based in Atlanta\, Georgia\, on the campus of Georgia Tech with chapters across the state\, through our coaching\, connection network\, community events\, curriculum\, and facility\, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated founders to build impactful technology companies worldwide. \nSpecial Instructions\n75 5TH ST NW\, ATLANTA\, GA 30308 \nATDC Community Room – 2nd Floor \nHYBRID – EVERY FRIDAY \nClick here to Register
URL:https://accessgaf.org/event/atdc-feedback-fridays/2024-07-26/
LOCATION:ATDC\, 75 5th Street NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30308
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T200000
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SUMMARY:Increasing Access for Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Dunwoody\, Perimeter Chamber of Commerce\, and Access Georgia Foundation for a networking event to empower small businesses and entrepreneurs. Learn how your community partners are actively collaborating and engaging with Access to support its mission\, creating a thriving ecosystem that promotes entrepreneurship and breaks barriers! \nFrom tailored education programs to personalized mentoring sessions and strategic capital infusion\, the organization is committed to nurturing business leaders and fostering economic growth in our region. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals\, industry leaders\, and potential mentors. The event will feature guest speakers including: \n\nMayor Lynn Deutsch\, City of Dunwoody\nTonya James\,  State Farm\nJon Gosier\, Founder & CEO\, FilmHedge\nDavid Abes\, Dash Hospitality\nKimba Williams\, KUSHAE\n\nThe panel feature small business owners and entrepreneurs to discuss the importance of community and mentorship when building a business.
URL:https://accessgaf.org/event/increasing-access-for-small-businesses-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:Serendipity Labs Perimeter\, 121 Perimeter Center W\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30346\, United States
CATEGORIES:Access GA Foundation Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T140000
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SUMMARY:Pitch Practice
DESCRIPTION:Pitch Practice is a free\, open\, weekly meetup for entrepreneurs in Atlanta to practice delivering a 30-second\, 3-minute\, or 5+ minute investor pitch. The goals are to pitch\, learn\, and network. Jacey Cadet will be there to provide feedback and facilitate conversations. \n 
URL:https://accessgaf.org/event/pitch-practice/
LOCATION:Atlanta Tech Village\, 3423 Piedmont Road Northeast\, Atlanta\, 30305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T120000
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SUMMARY:ATDC Feedback Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur or founder considering pitching your business to prospective investors\, clients\, partners\, or employees? \nJoin us at ATDC Feedback Friday\, a safe\, judgment-free space where you can field test or practice your pitch\, benefit from expert insights and recommendations to level up your presentation\, or contribute feedback to other founders. Whether you’re pitching or listening\, you’ll learn best practices for successful startup pitches. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nHow to craft a concise\, compelling pitch\nUnderstanding audience expectations for your pitch\nSpecific feedback on your business concept and investment opportunity (e.g. business model\, customer\, product\, marketing\, etc)\nHone your storytelling and presentation skills\n\nThis event is open to the public and offers a unique opportunity for founders to connect with the Georgia Tech ATDC network and Metro Atlanta’s startup ecosystem. Crafting effective pitches is an iterative process\, and presenters are welcome to attend and present as many times as it takes to dial in your presentation to ‘pitch perfect’. \nEvent Hosts / Facilitators: \n\nCarnella Ajasin\, Entrepreneur in Residence\, ATDC\nJohn Avery\, Director\, ATDC\nConnie Casteel\, SBIR/STTR Connect Catalyst\nSeon King\, Founder & Principal\, IGNITION Pitch Works\nGuest Host\n\nEvent Details: \n\nLocation: ATDC Community Room (directly opposite the reception desk)\, 2nd Floor\, 75 5th St NW\, Atlanta\, GA 30308\nTime: Every Friday\, 12:00-2:00 PM\nZoom: Link provided upon registration\n\nRegister to Pitch! \n\nSubmit your pitch deck here.\nDownload a pitch deck template here if required.\n\nAdditional Information\nAbout the Georgia Tech ATDC: \nThe Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) is the oldest accelerator in the United States\, with a proven track record of turning ideas into fundable startups and successful global businesses. The ATDC accelerator program has achieved $35BN+ in economic impact in Georgia\, with $200M+ raised in 2021 and 2022\, with over $2BN raised by our portfolio graduates in 2022. Based in Atlanta\, Georgia\, on the campus of Georgia Tech with chapters across the state\, through our coaching\, connection network\, community events\, curriculum\, and facility\, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated founders to build impactful technology companies worldwide. \nSpecial Instructions\n75 5TH ST NW\, ATLANTA\, GA 30308 \nATDC Community Room – 2nd Floor \nHYBRID – EVERY FRIDAY \nClick here to Register
URL:https://accessgaf.org/event/atdc-feedback-fridays/2024-07-19/
LOCATION:ATDC\, 75 5th Street NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30308
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T120000
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SUMMARY:Startup Chowdown at Atlanta Tech Village
DESCRIPTION:ATV Fridays are full of serendipitous interactions\, and they are inviting you to join! You don’t have to be an Atlanta Tech Village member to share a meal with fellow innovators\, entrepreneurs\, and other cool people doing cool things. Startup Chowdown is the largest weekly gathering of tech startups in Atlanta\, averaging 100+ people every Friday. No formal networking – just a casual\, catered lunch. Grab some food and a seat\, and introduce yourself to someone new.
URL:https://accessgaf.org/event/startup-chowdown-at-atlanta-tech-village/
LOCATION:Atlanta Tech Village\, 3423 Piedmont Road Northeast\, Atlanta\, 30305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173900
CREATED:20240716T141617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T143144Z
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SUMMARY:Startup Oasis at ATDC - Find a Co-Founder\, Help\, or Join a Startup
DESCRIPTION:If you are a startup founder\, investor\, developer\, marketer\, entrepreneur\, or anyone else in the tech ecosystem looking to start\, join\, or help a tech startup\, this event is for you! Startup founders pitch their business to the audience (similar to Shark Tank)\, then they will join their own breakout room to get feedback from the attendees (similar to a hackathon). People have been able to start a business as a result of this process. If you would like to pitch\, please RSVP here\, and sign up at check-in on the day of the event. \nWe meet on the 3rd Thursday evening of each month in person at our location at ATDC (Tech Square\, 2nd-floor lobby)! If you have any questions\, please reach out! ATDC is a technology incubator with world-class facilities – you will be impressed! \nFree food and drinks are provided beforehand at a partner event with ATDC. ATDC Entrepreneurs Night starts at 5 PM\, our event starts promptly at 7 PM. Everyone here is welcome to attend both events for free. \nSchedule: \n5:00 PM EST – Doors Open/Networking \n5:10 – Catered food and drinks are served \n6:50 – Up to 10 founders are chosen to pitch; please sign up at check-in \n7:00 – Startup Oasis Begins\, each founder gets 3 minutes to pitch \n7:35 to 9 PM – Founders break off into break-out rooms and attendees can move around and help one for the remainder of the time\, similar to a hackathon. \nStartup Oasis was created to pierce the illusion of accessibility of startups and tech by creating a grassroots forum for early-stage founders to pitch to those in the tech ecosystem to get real-time feedback for their idea or business.
URL:https://accessgaf.org/event/startup-oasis-at-atdc-find-a-co-founder-help-or-join-a-startup/
LOCATION:ATDC\, 75 5th Street NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30308
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T190000
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneurs Night: ATL Unlocked Midtown at ATDC
DESCRIPTION:ATDC in collaboration with CreateX and Engage are hosting the next ATL Unlocked Event on July 18th at ATDC from 5pm – 7pm.ATL Unlocked is a partnership between Metro Atlanta Chamber and the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem to create access for creators\, innovators and entrepreneurs so they can thrive. ATL Unlocked connects entrepreneurs with innovation centers and entrepreneurs across the region to increase knowledge and access.
URL:https://accessgaf.org/event/entrepreneurs-night-atl-unlocked-midtown-at-atdc/
LOCATION:ATDC\, 75 5th Street NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30308
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T190000
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CREATED:20240716T141228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T143534Z
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SUMMARY:Square One Startup School's How to Tap Into a Billion Dollar Market
DESCRIPTION:Unlocking the secrets to identifying and sizing your business’s ideal market. Learn practical insights on market segmentation\, research techniques\, and data analysis\, all designed to help you make informed decisions and drive growth.
URL:https://accessgaf.org/event/square-one-startup-schools-how-to-tap-into-a-billion-dollar-market/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240601
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SUMMARY:CelebrASIAN Conference | Business + Procurement Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join USPAACC when we present CelebrASIAN Business + Procurement Conference 2024 – America’s largest and longest-running business development conference convened by Pan Asian Americans – May 29 to 31 at the Hotel at Avalon in Metro Atlanta. \nCelebrASIAN is the annual flagship event of the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation (USPAACC) that brings together top-caliber participants from the business\, nonprofit\, and government sectors – all under one roof for three days of substantive and unparalleled panel discussions\, actionable workshops\, and exclusive business networking opportunities. \nConnect and learn from inspiring A-list speakers\, industry innovators\, movers and shakers\, decision-makers from Fortune 1000 Corporations\, high-level government officials\, national nonprofit leaders\, premier vendors\, exceptional entrepreneurs\, and rising stars of the Pan Asian American and diverse business communities.
URL:https://accessgaf.org/event/celebrasian-conference-business-procurement-conference/
LOCATION:Hotel at Avalon\, Alpharetta\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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