Village News

Virtual Atlanta Startup Village on January 25th

January 20, 2021

Join us on January 25th at 7pm to watch 5 amazing Atlanta Startups Pitch on Youtube Live. BYOB… because we still haven’t figured out to share a beer through our computer camera. If you haven’t attended an in person Atlanta Startup Village before, then you are missing the largest monthly gathering of entrepreneurs in the Southeast. There will be 5 local startups giving five-minute pitches drawing in people from all over the Southeast for a live streamed event. Even without meeting in person, we know this incredible event will bring together the Atlanta tech community and give an up-close look at some of the technology coming out of our city. You should join us.

Celebrating MLK During a Pandemic

January 15, 2021

With so many companies giving their team the day off on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we wanted to put together a list of ways to spend the day. How are you celebrating his life and legacy this year? Whether you usually go to his home or visit his tomb, there are ways to still celebrate in 2021 and not expose yourself to COVID. Here are a few of our favorite ways:Atlanta History CenterYou can explore the legacy of the great civil rights leader from home. Use this link to see the program contents, including live talks that you must register for.

I Have a Great Startup Idea, Now What?

January 13, 2021

Today’s post is written by David Lightburn, President & Co-founder Atlanta Tech Village.A couple of weeks ago, a good friend in tech referred to me a coworker that had an “revolutionary” startup idea. “It’s Uber for X…It’s going to be massive. I just need someone to build it! Can you help me find a developer?”I have conversations that start like this on the regular. Here’s what I sent him. Hopefully if you’re considering spending significant resources (time and money) on bringing an app to life, this will help you.

New year, new goals

January 4, 2021

Let’s talk New Year’s Resolutions. Most people start off the new year with some kind of goal, promise, or resolution, whether it’s to grow your business, lose weight or save money. Unfortunately studies show 92% of people who set New Year’s Resolutions never actually achieve them. Our culture is so focused on setting these resolutions but only 8% of people are actually achieving them. Something isn’t adding up.

Personal Branding 101

December 17, 2020

As 2020 winds down (thank goodness), we all will start looking towards the future. Making resolutions, setting goals, you know the kind of things I’m talking about. But how often do we sit down and think about how we present ourselves and the “personal brand” that we are putting out into the world?A personal brand is a widely-recognized and largely-uniform perception or impression of an individual based on their experience, expertise, competencies, actions and/or achievements within a community, industry, or the marketplace at large.Over the past few months, the Village has had the pleasure of learning about personal branding from two of the best in the business, Lauren Patrick & Bill Dickinson. Bill hosted a workshop called Do You Know You Have a Personal Brand? in October and Lauren taught a session for our Women + Tech Meetup in November. I walked away from both sessions having learned so much about how I can better present myself to the world and what drives my passions.

Catching up with ITV Cohort #6

December 9, 2020

Remember that powerhouse cohort with over $600,000 raised in capital, 2 product launches, several paid pilots with customers spanning from Atlanta to New England? They’re back to give us updates on how things are going, and we can’t wait to share them with the wider Atlanta Tech Village Community. In case you missed Demo Day, please check out our pre-Demo Day post on them here or watch the livestream here..

Thank you, Kevin Sandlin

December 3, 2020

If you’ve ever attended Pitch Practice at Atlanta Tech Village, you know Kevin Sandlin. You’ve watched him write on the whiteboard all the elements of a good pitch, you’ve eaten lunch with him at Startup Chowdown, and he has helped you improve your pitch and grow your business.

Thankfulness in 2020

November 24, 2020

2020, am I right? This has been a hard year for most, whether that means the loss of a friend or family member, the loss of a job, or the inevitable burnout and exhaustion that everyone is facing, no one has had it easy. But today let’s choose to focus on the good parts, the parts that remind us why we love the Atlanta Tech Village community.

Start It Up Georgia Graduation and Grant Funding Winners

November 19, 2020

This fall, Atlanta Tech Village launched Start It Up Georgia with the mission to provide free training, support, and guidance to all Georgians who wanted to become entrepreneurs. On November 9th, we got together virtually to celebrate the culmination of the program, the launch of over 100 new businesses and announce the winners of over $14,500 in funding. You can watch the full recording of the Graduation below.

Be your own boss: 10 steps to starting a business

November 10, 2020

This post was written by Village sponsor, BrexStarting a business isn’t without risks, but there’s nothing quite like being your own boss. As an entrepreneur, you can enjoy unparalleled independence and gain personal fulfillment from growing and shaping your company. With diligent budgeting, pricing, and promotion, you may also turn a handsome profit. Whether you want to fix a problem, build wealth, or better serve the community, setting up a company isn’t as daunting as it may seem. Below, our beginner-friendly guide walks you through the 10 core steps to starting a business. Learn how to develop a product or service, register your business, get funded, and start selling in no time. We’ll also share additional resources to help you complete each step the right way.

Celebrating our 6th It Takes a Village Pre-Accelerator Cohort

November 5, 2020

We are so proud to have continued this year with a powerhouse It Takes a Village Cohort: our phenomenal Cohort 6! With over $163,000 raised in capital, 2 product launches, several paid pilots with customers spanning from Atlanta to New England, these startup founders brought the entrepreneurial heat this autumn. Our Cohort 6 startup’s were based in the subscription, SaaS, interior design, academic and social impact space. We can’t wait to showcase them all to you on their Demo Day. Register here, this is an event you don’t want to miss!

What to Know About SBA Loans

October 29, 2020

Small businesses are constantly in need of capital to grow their businesses but often find it difficult to come by, particularly in the early years or during times of transition.The good news is that many small businesses can access better terms and cheaper loans through the Small Business Administration, or SBA. The SBA is a government-backed agency whose mission is to ensure the viability of small businesses in the United States through capital, contracts and counseling. The SBA doesn’t lend directly, but rather it partners with local and regional lending institutions across the country to offer its products.

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