Since this is such a new group I thought it would be good to lay out the goals I have for it. Most of you already know that Atl Young Entrepreneurs is a networking and meetup group for the many young entrepreneurs of Atlanta. There are more than you think.
My vision for this group is to make it THE meetup to go to each month for young professionals. I want to have at least one speaker at each meetup, too. These will include: venture capitalists, specialists in certain niches of business, successful entrepreneurs, failed entrepreneurs, as well as others. Yes, I want to have failed entrepreneurs speak. I've always been a firm believer that mistakes and failure aren't always bad. They are learning experiences and can be used to show others what not to do.
I'd also like to get involved with the entrepreneurship and business programs at UGA, Georgia Tech, and Georgia State. I think it will be important for these students to network while still in school so that they aren't just out there on their own after they graduate. I haven't looked into UGA or Georgia State too much yet, but I know Georgia Tech has a successful incubator program. It would be great to have professors involved in this program to come speak.
I really just want this to be a nice, well rounded group of young people with lots of ambition. It will be good to learn from speakers, but I want us to be able to learn from each other, too. Obviously this group is only a few days old, but if anyone has any connections or would like to get involved with this group then shoot me an e-mail at AtlYoungEntrepreneurs@gmail.com.
BPL
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