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