News & Research
Power Meal: The Future of Esports
University and esports professionals gathered over a virtual Power Meal to discuss the economic growth of esports, establishing esports at universities, and the impact COVID-19 has had on the industry.
Tech Square ATL Celebrates National Inventors Month
May is National Inventors Month and we are celebrating the makers that changed the game. We asked our community, "Who are some inventors that inspire you?" See if your favorite made the list.
TEP Talk: Staying Caffeinated and Connected
We stopped by Technology Enterprise Park (TEP) with coffee and doughnuts for a morning pick-me-up and to research how these busy employees are staying connected to society with so much going on.
COVID-19: How Adversity Has Led Tech Square Entrepreneurs to Opportunity
Together we gathered online during a lunch hour with a small group of Tech Square entrepreneurs to discuss how they’re leading their businesses in this turbulent, but transformative time.
Design Principles of Landscaping
We invited Jonathan Williams, landscape design instructor at Emory University, for an interactive virtual session that covered basic design principles and design knowledge for identifying enhancements in our landscapes.
Atlanta MBDA Advanced Manufacturing Center to Host Technology Virtual Matchmaking
NEXTTECH 2020 Pitch Day to connect Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) through a virtual experience.
The Importance of Sleep
It has become part of the culture to always push forward and work as hard as you can, for as long as you can. This mindset completely disregards the importance of sleep.
How to Leverage LinkedIn for Customer Discovery
Brandy Nagel shares her tips on how to leverage LinkedIn for Customer Discovery in a workshop with ATDC.
TEP Scavenger Hunt
As the global pandemic was in full force at the end of April 2020, so were the effects of isolation. In order to keep spirits (and sanity) high, Tech Square ATL Social Club shifted focus from the new norm of constant Zoom calls to encouraging those that were physically at TEP to safely come together for a little mental health break and fun in the form of a scavenger hunt.
Bits of Good Showcases Spring Projects
This past semester, Georgia Tech civic organization, Bits of Good worked closely with nine nonprofits building out applications to satisfy the administrative and user needs for each organization. Check out their final projects!
Tech Square Peer Check-in: 2020 Vision
For this edition to Tech Square Peer Check-in, we invited Theresa Ward (The Fiery Feather) and a few members back to see how they are doing with their goals and discuss ways we can help each other reset.
Slate Wins Spring 2020 Virtual Pitch Competition
6 startups pitched their ideas to 3 local judges virtually for the first Virtual Pitch Competition produced by Startup Exchange
Thrust Interactive Changes the Game with Hemonauts
Jesse Lindsley, Founder and CEO of Thrust Interactive discusses his journey in the game development industry, education technology, and how Thrust’s game Hemonauts battles COVID-19.
Future of EdTech: Game-based Learning
In our first virtual Power Meal hosted by Jesse Lindsley, CEO and Founder of Thrust Interactive, we explored how to leverage game-based learning to improve education.
Robots vs. Automation - with Nate Damen (Atltvhead)
Nate Damen is a Robotics Engineer and local artist, walking around The Beltline with an internet connected TV on his head, displaying emotions that are controlled by a live stream chat room. He shares his thoughts on the Robot Tax Debate and why he chooses Atlanta for his invention playground.