Post on 15-Jan-2015
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Atlanta Startup Community
Scott Henderson
Introduction to the
So now, who is Scott Henderson (@scottyhendo)?
#1 Thing You Need to Learn:The density of your shared
experiences (created by places, events, and media) determines your destiny.
Atlanta is emerging as a global tech hub because of a deep university talent aquifer,
giant corporate oaks, and Southern Fried culture
http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2011/10/a-visual-guide-to-atlantas-startup-scene/247400
2011
http://pando.com/2014/07/07/hip-hop-housewives-and-hot-startups-a-guide-to-atlantas-startup-scene/
2014
Talent Aquifer
Corporate Oaks
Southern Fried Culture
Which two words best describe
Atlantaʼs past?
Fragmented Awesomeness
World class people & companies disconnected from each other.
Which two words best describe
Atlantaʼs future?
Connected Awesomeness
World class people & companies connected with each other.
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.
Density of what? Shared experiences
Shared experiences thru places, media, and events
Shared experiences thru places, media, and events
Places
Tech SquareBuckhead/Brookhaven
WestsideO4W
DowntownPerimeter/Alpharetta
Decatur/Avondale EstatesEast Point
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
Buckhead/BrookhavenAtlanta Tech Village - Octane ATV - Chipotleʼs -
Maverick House
WestsideOctane Westside - Strongbox West - Goat Farm -
Glassworks - Boneyard - BarTaco - Ameliaʼs - Factory Girls ATL
O4W/PCMDancing Goats - Ponce City Market - Krog Street Market - Studioplex - Eastside Trail of BeltLine -
Inman Perks - NEX - Octane Grant Park
DowntownSwitchyards - Creative Loafing - OHub
Perimeter/Alpharettaroam - Emergence
Decatur/Avondale EstatesDancing Goats - Tudor Square - Big Nerd Ranch
East PointEast Point Tech
Events/Programs
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
Sources of InspirationCreative Mornings AtlantaForge ATL (healthcare)Foster ATL (consumer focused companies)Root City Market Hive ATL (no lonely leaders)
Support AssociationsTiE Atlanta Atlanta Tech AngelsTechnology Association of Georgia Metro Atlanta Chamber Atlanta CEO CouncilTechnology Executive RoundtableStartup Chicks
HackathonsHack@GT: Sept 19-22Healthcare Hackathon by Forge: 8/22-8/24Startup Weekend Atlanta:(EDU) 9/12; (Maker) 9/26; (Hacker) 11/21
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
Media
HypepotamusPearʼdAtlanta Tech BlogAJCAtl Biz ChronicleAtlanta Tech EdgeStartup Gossip
Enough of my blabbering,
what questions or insights do you have?
Ways to find meScott HendersonConnector of Awesomeness
scott@causeshift.com@scottyhendo