Startup Chowdown - Sylvan is a casual networking lunch for innovators, entrepreneurs, and tech startup community members in Atlanta. It offers an opportunity to meet new people without formal networking structure and includes a free pitch practice session after lunch. The event is welcoming to non-members and encourages local startup engagement.
Our Tuesdays are full of serendipitous interactions in Sylvan, and we’re inviting you to join! You don’t have to be an Atlanta Tech Village member to share a meal with fellow innovators, entrepreneurs, and other cool people doing cool things. Startup Chowdown has been one of the largest gathering of tech startups in Atlanta, averaging 100+ people each event in Buckhead. Now, we're bringing it to Sylvan.
No formal networking – just a casual, catered lunch. Grab some food and a seat, and introduce yourself to someone new.
Want to be a part of it? Here’s what you need to know:
Startup Chowdown is held on the first and third Tuesday of the month (with a few exceptions) at 12:00 pm
Get there early to get at the head of the line.
Not a Village member? We would love to have you! You can purchase tickets in advance or at the door. Tickets are only $10! Please note: we do NOT accept cash.
Stay for Pitch Practice after lunch at 1:30 pm. Free of charge, meet other entrepreneurs and practice your pitch!
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