Welcome to Standups & Startups: Atlanta Tech Week 2026 Edition
A night of professional stand-up comedy and startup community, for founders, investors, builders, and the people who make the room worth being in. This event is part of #ATLTechWeek: Atlanta's week-long celebration of the builders, founders, and technologists shaping the future of tech and the South.
Hosted By Standups & Startups ...presented by RED
Shows in Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, and Birmingham. A high energy night out, not a networking obligation — real laughs, drinks, and the occasional accidental lesson in owning a room. All while surrounded by your people.
🎤 The night: Local professional comics take the stage. Then we close with Pitches Get Stitches® — a volunteer gets a randomly generated business name ("Crypto-Enabled Cat Therapy," "AI-Powered Origami") and pitches it live to the room. The audience judges. The winner takes home the trophy. It is not a term sheet. It is better.
✅ Your $28: Stand-up comedy · Pitches Get Stitches® (get on stage or just watch) · drinks, no minimums · a room full of Atlanta's startup community.
📍 TSQ Clubhouse · 848 Spring St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308 📅 Friday, August 14, 2026 · Doors 5:00 · End 7:00 🎟 $28 · 18+ · 75 seats. Our shows sell out — grab yours.
FAQ
Are drinks really included? Yes. No minimums. No bar tab at the end of the night.
Is this 18+? Yes. Strictly 18 and over. Valid ID required at the door. No exceptions.
Do I have to get on stage? No. Watch the chaos or jump in — your call.
Are tickets refundable? Non-refundable but transferable. Can't make it? Transfer your ticket — just reach out before the date.
About our hosts, sponsors, and partners:
Robert E. Daniel, known as RED, is the Founder and Chief Comedy Officer of Standups & Startups, where comedy, improv, and live performance become tools for building presence and connection. Trained at Second City and Gotham Comedy Club, with an MBA from Georgia Tech, he's the creator of Pitches Get Stitches®.