ATDC

Whether you’re looking to solve operational challenges, connect with experienced advisors, expand your network, or gain strategic feedback on your business, this week’s events are designed to help you take the next step forward.

Bennett Thrasher Office Hours
Wednesday, June 10 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | ATDC Lobby
Meet with one of ATDC’s long-time sponsors and gain insight on accounting, tax, advisory, and business growth strategies from experienced professionals.

Manufacturing Roundtable (Hybrid)
Thursday, June 11 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | ATDC Community Room & Zoom
Building a physical product? Join fellow founders to discuss manufacturing, prototyping, production, regulatory testing, inventory management, and other challenges unique to hardware startups.

ATDC Alpharetta Startup Circle (Hybrid)
Friday, June 12 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Tech Alpharetta Incubator & Zoom
Connect with entrepreneurs, founders, and innovators at this free weekly startup meetup focused on networking, collaboration, and community.

ATDC Feedback Friday (Hybrid)
Friday, June 12 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | ATDC Headquarters & Zoom
Pressure-test your business strategy, pitch, and direction with feedback from experienced mentors, operators, and fellow founders. Leave with greater clarity, actionable next steps, and fresh perspectives.

The companies that grow the fastest aren’t building in isolation. They’re learning, testing ideas, seeking feedback, and leveraging the right resources.

We’ll see you this week at ATDC.

View the full event calendar and register: https://atdc.org/startup-events-training-calendar/

It’s a busy week at ATDC and everything is built to help founders execute faster, smarter, and with clarity.

AI-Enabled MVPs: Build Smart, Not Big
Tuesday, May 5 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Virtual
Learn how to build lean, AI-powered MVPs that test real value instead of overbuilding

Automating the Founder Workflow with AI Agents
Tuesday, May 5 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Virtual
Discover how to automate repetitive tasks and free up time to focus on growth

Office Hours with Troutman Pepper Locke
Wednesday, May 6 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | ATDC 2nd Floor Lobby
Get direct legal guidance on formation, funding, IP, and scaling your company

Strategy and Market Access with Kelly Petrucci
Wednesday, May 6 | 12:00 PM | Virtual
Learn how to navigate healthcare strategy, patient access, and market positioning

AI-Augmented Selling
Thursday, May 7 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Virtual
Use AI to strengthen your sales process without losing the human touch

Office Hours with Nelson Mullins
Thursday, May 7 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | ATDC 2nd Floor Lobby
Connect with legal experts on venture financing, structure, and growth strategy

Founder Time and Energy Systems
Thursday, May 7 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Virtual
Learn how to protect your focus, avoid burnout, and operate at a high level

ATDC Alpharetta Startup Circle
Friday, May 8 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Hybrid
Join a weekly founder meetup to connect, share, and learn with the community

Fundraising and Capital Strategy
Friday, May 8 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Virtual
Build a smarter fundraising approach with strategy, psychology, and structure

Feedback Friday
Friday, May 8 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Hybrid
Pressure-test your business with real feedback from mentors, operators, and peers

This is a week built for momentum.

Show up, take advantage, and move your company forward.

Register here: https://atdc.org/startup-events-training-calendar/

We’re already in the middle of the week at ATDC and things are just getting started.

Hope your week is off to a strong start. If not, consider this your sign to reset and plug into what’s happening around the community.

Here’s what’s still ahead this week

Nelson Mullins Lunch and Learn
Wednesday, April 29th from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
ATDC 2nd Floor Community Room
Get a practical breakdown of SAFEs and convertible notes and learn how these early stage funding tools impact your future fundraising. Hear directly from legal experts and walk away with clarity for your next investor conversation.

ATDC Alpharetta Startup Circle
Friday, May 1st from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Tech Alpharetta Incubator and Zoom
A free and open startup meetup designed for founders to connect, share ideas, and grow together in a relaxed environment.

ATDC Feedback Friday
Friday, May 1st from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
ATDC Headquarters and Zoom
Step out of the day to day and pressure test your business with experienced mentors and operators. Walk away with sharper strategy, clearer direction, and real next steps.

Sales Roundtable
Friday, May 1st from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Zoom only
For founders leading sales, this session creates space to share challenges, exchange strategies, and learn how to scale revenue more effectively.

https://atdc.org/startup-events-training-calendar/

A full week of momentum across AI, sales, and founder growth. Here’s what went down:

Monday, April 20 | 8:30–10:00 AM
Mond(ai)y Coffee, Northstar Labs Room 2230
We kicked off the week with open conversations around AI, bringing together builders and the AI curious to explore ideas shaping the future.

Tuesday, April 21 | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM | Zoom
Track 1 AI for Traction
Founders learned how to validate ideas faster using AI, saving time, money, and guesswork.

Tuesday, April 21 | 2:00–3:30 PM | Zoom
Track 2 Scaling AI Ops
A deep dive into transitioning AI from prototype to production, turning experiments into scalable solutions.

Thursday, April 23 | 10:00–11:30 AM | Zoom
Track 3 Sales Fundamentals for Founders
Breaking down the essential sales skills every founder needs to win early customers.

Thursday, April 23 | 1:00–2:30 PM | Zoom
Track 4 AI as a Differentiator
Exploring how to embed AI directly into business models to create real competitive advantage.

Friday, April 24 | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM | Zoom
Track 5 Pitch Clinic
Because great pitches are not about slides, they are about storytelling that sticks.

Friday, April 24 | 9:00–10:30 AM | Hybrid
Alpharetta Startup Circle
A weekly meetup connecting founders across the ecosystem to share ideas, challenges, and opportunities.

Friday, April 24 | 12:00–2:00 PM | Hybrid
Feedback Friday
A high impact advisory session where founders received 360 degree feedback on strategy, product, pitch, and growth.

Register and view full details: https://atdc.org/startup-events-training-calendar/

Yesterday’s Entrepreneurs Night at ATDC was exactly what this ecosystem is all about. Appreciate everyone who showed up, shared, and made the night what it was. Looking forward to the next one.

This Week at ATDC

Tuesday, April 14 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
When Pressure Hits: A Founder Session
Learn how pressure impacts thinking, decisions, and execution—and how to recognize the shift before it affects performance.

Wednesday, April 15 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
AI Immersion Workshop (Invite Only)
A hands-on executive session focused on real AI applications, adoption frameworks, and practical implementation.

Wednesday, April 15 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
GitHub Copilot Dev Days – Atlanta
Explore AI-assisted coding through real workflows, hands-on practice, and community-led discussions.

Thursday, April 16 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Wipfli Office Hours (Members Only)
Get support on scaling, hiring, finances, and more from a team built to help tech companies grow.

Thursday, April 16 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Marketing Roundtable (Members Only)
Break down content marketing—what to create, how to distribute it, and how to stay consistent.

Thursday, April 16 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Entrepreneurs Night
Open to the public. Network with founders, builders, and operators over pizza and conversation.

Thursday, April 16 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Startup Oasis
Watch founders pitch, then join breakout sessions to give feedback and spark new ideas.

Friday, April 17 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Alpharetta Startup Circle (Hybrid)
A free weekly meetup for founders and startup enthusiasts.

Friday, April 17 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Feedback Friday (Hybrid)
Receive 360° feedback from mentors, investors, and experienced founders to refine and scale your startup.

Open to the public unless noted.
Explore all events and register: https://atdc.org/startup-events-training-calendar/

The surprising truth about hospitality staffing isn’t just finding people. It is trusting them to represent your brand.

On the latest episode of Executive Bytes, Starr Douglas, CEO of FrontHouz, shares how she went from bartender to building a platform that is redefining how restaurants staff their front of house teams.

Her insight is simple but powerful. It is not just about filling roles. It is about confidence in who you put in front of your guests. With rigorous training, vetting, and a two sided rating system, her workforce is delivering an average rating of 4.95 out of 5.

Listen to the full episode now [ https://atdc.org/how-startup-fronthouz-is-reimagining-hospitality-staffing/ ]
Watch on YouTube [ https://youtu.be/MvEQ_6nMN1w ]