Engage connects startups with Fortune 1000s, eliminating the barriers to build successful companies with a solid product-market fit. 

Tech Square's newest accelerator, Engage Ventures, recently celebrated its first-ever cohort the chance to meet portfolio CEOs and learn more about the technologies they're developing with help of the program.

This week, we stayed very local to Tech Square and sat down for a meal at The Barrelhouse. They have a good mix of standard sandwiches and salads, but there are also a few hidden gems on their menu.

It's not often that one single day encapsulates the full story of what it means to live, work, and create in Tech Square, the heart of Atlanta's tech scene. Yet on April 13, five separate events converged to tell the story of the Southeast’s favorite Innovation District.

The faces of this week's Trading Cards add expertise in venture capital, music production, innovation strategy, and C++ to the Tech Square community. Take a look - you might just meet your newest friend, mentor, or cofounder.