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Trading Cards: Batch 7
New Year, New Faces! This week's Tech Square Trading Cards are eager to share their expertise in cars, music, marketing, product market fit, lean startup strategy, and more. Take a peek to see who's who in Tech Square this week.
Trading Cards: Batch 6
Tech Square is home to a Top MBA Program and ten Top 10 Engineering Programs. Distinguished students from all over the world live, study, and work in Tech Square. Students here offer expertise in content strategy, software engineering, Ruby, Andriod, iOS, video editing, digital music, and more. Check out a few of these students in the latest and greatest installment of Tech Square Trading Cards.
Spotlight: Fixd
Not sure whether you need to pull over in the next 10 seconds or 10 miles when that check engine light comes on? Don’t panic – ATDC company Fixd has a product that quickly decodes the mystery of the scariest 194 watts known to man. CEO John Gattuso loves working in Tech Square because it fosters a get-your-hands-dirty work ethic for people who are really trying to build something that people want.
Hump Day Exchange: Listen & Learn
In a twist on the Hump Day Exchange model, this month's episode dives deep with a single speaker: Bal Bansal, Associate Director of IT Innovation and Digital at Coca-Cola European Partners.
Trading Cards: Batch 5
Seven distinct startup accelerators are located within the blocks of Tech Square. It's hard to go for a stroll in this neighborhood without bumping into an innovative entrepreneur or student researcher on the verge of a breakthrough. Get to know the faces behind this week's trading cards.
Spotlight: EngeniusMicro
EngeniusMicro is an ATDC company which uses micro- and nano-scale sensors to collect data to ensure the safety and reliability of chemical tank storage in industrial parks. Chris Heaton says being part of the Tech Square ecosystem is invaluable because of the knowledge shared among engineers, startup catalysts, and entrepreneurs.
Trading Cards: Batch 4
Did you know there are 10 research laboratories located within Tech Square? Yep, this is an amazing place. And these are just a few of the people who make Tech Square the vibrant ecosystem it is. This week we're bringing you experts in digital marketing, Solidworks, international trade, and swimming - and oh, so much more. Take a look.
Spotlight: AT&T Foundry
The AT&T Foundry is one of six foundries across the nation that search for technologies which enhance or refine existing AT&T products. The Atlanta Foundry focuses on innovations for access, home, and cars. AT&T chose to locate in Tech Square because they’re looking for the very best talent to bring innovation to life.
Trading Cards: Batch 3
Tech Square is home to over 200 startups, ten Top 10 Engineering Programs, and 15 corporate innovation centers. Needless to say, the neighborhood is chock full of bright, dynamic movers and shakers. This week's edition is made up of experts in emergency management, data visualizations, machining, photography, and Python. Get to know them.
HackGT 2016 Attracts Over 1,000 Student Hackers
This fall, HackGT hosted the third official Georgia Tech hackathon, welcoming over 1,000 student hackers to descend upon campus for 34 hours to make amazing hacks for awesome prizes.
Hump Day Exchange: Blockchain Mixtape
Hump Day Exchange is one part social gathering of the Tech Square community and one part podcast recording. This month's special episode was recorded live at the A3C Festival and Conference, and features a conversation on the interplay of advanced technology in the music industry from three fascinating minds witnessing the evolution in real time.
Trading Cards: Batch 2
You gotta catch 'em all! Tech Square Trading Cards tell the who, what, and where of Tech Square. This week's edition includes experts in smart cities, UX/UI design, business intelligence, mobile development, drawing, and so much more. Check 'em out.
Spotlight: VeriSolutions
ATDC Company VeriSolutions is building the connected restaurant. Avery McGregor says Tech Square has been imperative to Verisolutions’ success because the team is surrounded by influential and inspiring entrepreneurs.
Hump Day Exchange: Crowds on Fire
Hump Day Exchange is one part social gathering of the Tech Square community and one part podcast recording. Each month, after sharing some food (and drink) (from an automated bartender, no less) we dive deep, exploring one topic from three perspectives. Last month's topic? Crowds on Fire. Blaze on.
Take the Wheel: Tech Square joins global PARK(ing) Day movement
PARK(ing) Day is an annual worldwide event where artists, designers, and citizens transform metered parking spots into temporary public parks. Tech Square students, startups, and community organizations took over 5th Street to spark a conversation on the best use of urban public space.