how to get connected to the atlanta startup community right now
DESCRIPTION
General Assembly Atlanta asked me to give a presentation for people looking to get connected into the Atlanta startup community. So on July 31, 2014, I shared some candid views on how someone who's looking to launch a startup or already in a startup could increase their chances for success. The #1 thing you need to learn from this presentation is: The density of your shared experiences (created by places, events, and media) determines your destiny. So for the bulk of this presentation, I gave an overview of places, events, and media sources to help make it a glorious destiny.TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Atlanta Startup Community
Scott Henderson
Introduction to the
![Page 2: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
![Page 3: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
So now, who is Scott Henderson (@scottyhendo)?
![Page 4: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
![Page 5: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
#1 Thing You Need to Learn:The density of your shared
experiences (created by places, events, and media) determines your destiny.
![Page 6: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Atlanta is emerging as a global tech hub because of a deep university talent aquifer,
giant corporate oaks, and Southern Fried culture
![Page 7: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2011/10/a-visual-guide-to-atlantas-startup-scene/247400
2011
![Page 8: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
http://pando.com/2014/07/07/hip-hop-housewives-and-hot-startups-a-guide-to-atlantas-startup-scene/
2014
![Page 9: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Talent Aquifer
![Page 10: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
![Page 11: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Corporate Oaks
![Page 12: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
![Page 13: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Southern Fried Culture
![Page 14: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
![Page 15: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Which two words best describe
Atlantaʼs past?
![Page 16: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Fragmented Awesomeness
![Page 17: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
World class people & companies disconnected from each other.
![Page 18: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
Which two words best describe
Atlantaʼs future?
![Page 19: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
Connected Awesomeness
![Page 20: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
World class people & companies connected with each other.
![Page 21: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
Density is Destiny. Density leads to serendipity.
Serendipity gives people more chances to collaborate and build trust with each other.
Trusted relationships are what every strong innovative community is built upon.
Change your density, change your destiny.
![Page 22: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
Density of what? Shared experiences
![Page 23: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
Shared experiences thru places, media, and events
![Page 24: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
![Page 25: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
![Page 26: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
![Page 27: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
![Page 28: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
![Page 29: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
Shared experiences thru places, media, and events
![Page 30: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
Places
![Page 31: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
Tech SquareBuckhead/Brookhaven
WestsideO4W
DowntownPerimeter/Alpharetta
Decatur/Avondale EstatesEast Point
![Page 32: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
![Page 33: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
Tech SquareATDC - VentureLab - Flashpoint
AT&T Foundry and AT&T Drive Studio - Panasonic Innovation Center - Collider ATL - The Coop - Home Depot - Thryssen-Krupp - Tech Square Apartment
Tower - Starbucks at 5th & SpringCypress Street Pint & Plate - Barrel House
![Page 34: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
![Page 35: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
Buckhead/BrookhavenAtlanta Tech Village - Octane ATV - Chipotleʼs -
Maverick House
![Page 36: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/36.jpg)
![Page 37: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/37.jpg)
WestsideOctane Westside - Strongbox West - Goat Farm -
Glassworks - Boneyard - BarTaco - Ameliaʼs - Factory Girls ATL
![Page 38: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/38.jpg)
![Page 39: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/39.jpg)
O4W/PCMDancing Goats - Ponce City Market - Krog Street Market - Studioplex - Eastside Trail of BeltLine -
Inman Perks - NEX - Octane Grant Park
![Page 40: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/40.jpg)
![Page 41: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/41.jpg)
DowntownSwitchyards - Creative Loafing - OHub
![Page 42: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/42.jpg)
![Page 43: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/43.jpg)
Perimeter/Alpharettaroam - Emergence
![Page 44: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/44.jpg)
![Page 45: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/45.jpg)
Decatur/Avondale EstatesDancing Goats - Tudor Square - Big Nerd Ranch
![Page 46: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/46.jpg)
East PointEast Point Tech
![Page 47: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/47.jpg)
Events/Programs
![Page 48: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/48.jpg)
![Page 49: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/49.jpg)
MeetupsAtlanta Web Design Group (2800+) Atlanta Startup Village (2700+) PyAtl: Atlanta Python (1300+) The Atlanta Javascript (1700+) Atlanta Big Data User Group (800+) Atlanta Ruby Meetup (1600+) Atlanta Scrum Users Group (1400+) Atlanta Hadoop Users Group (700+) Atlanta Game Developer Meetup Group (800+) Geek Girl DinnerStartup LoungeStartup Drinks AtlantaStartup Chowdown
![Page 50: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/50.jpg)
Sources of InspirationCreative Mornings AtlantaForge ATL (healthcare)Foster ATL (consumer focused companies)Root City Market Hive ATL (no lonely leaders)
![Page 51: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/51.jpg)
![Page 52: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/52.jpg)
Support AssociationsTiE Atlanta Atlanta Tech AngelsTechnology Association of Georgia Metro Atlanta Chamber Atlanta CEO CouncilTechnology Executive RoundtableStartup Chicks
![Page 53: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/53.jpg)
![Page 54: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/54.jpg)
HackathonsHack@GT: Sept 19-22Healthcare Hackathon by Forge: 8/22-8/24Startup Weekend Atlanta:(EDU) 9/12; (Maker) 9/26; (Hacker) 11/21
![Page 55: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/55.jpg)
Upcoming ConferencesDragonCon: Aug 29 - Sept 1Mobility Live: Sept 23-24Atlanta Maker Faire in Decatur: Oct 4-5SouthWiRED: Oct 6-10A3C Festival: Oct 8-12Venture Atlanta: Oct 21-22
![Page 56: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/56.jpg)
Media
![Page 57: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/57.jpg)
HypepotamusPearʼdAtlanta Tech BlogAJCAtl Biz ChronicleAtlanta Tech EdgeStartup Gossip
![Page 58: How to Get Connected to the Atlanta Startup Community Right Now](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022042623/54b729a74a79591b2d8b458e/html5/thumbnails/58.jpg)
Enough of my blabbering,
what questions or insights do you have?