News & Happenings

Sure, every election, especially presidential ones, are a pivotal moment for America. And in the past we’ve dealt with international interferences, recount controversies, corrupt officials, and the constant bombardment of political campaigns. But 2020 has brought a whole new beast to the game. The pandemic not only disrupted our population’s economy, physical health, and mental stability, but it also accelerated a shift that was already happening: It made technology an even bigger factor in the future of our democracy.

Uncertainty, especially in such unprecedented times, seems to plague us constantly as of late. Whether we’re in “innovation” real estate, or another industry entirely, we all have experienced some amount of time working through the COVID-19 pandemic via home setups, empty offices, and video conferencing. All the while, our inboxes continue to be filled daily with the declarations of industry experts and oracles with descriptions of just how the future will turn out.

There’s so much emphasis on space exploration as of late. So we asked George N. Tzintzarov, a fourth-year PhD student in electrical and computer engineering at Georgia Tech, to host a Power Meal around the meaning of space exploration. And in order to make a deep impact, we invited some of Tech Square ATL (TSQATL) Social Club’s biggest enthusiasts and experts from all our different communities (Centergy One, ATDC, Tech Square Research Building, Georgia Tech) to safely gather over lunch at Technology Enterprise Park (TEP) to discuss the topics at hand.

Last month we revealed that Amazon Fresh, the first brick-and-mortar of its kind, was slated to open to the general public in the very near future. Well wait no further – the new concept, which is located in Los Angeles’ Woodland Hills neighborhood, features smart carts, Alexa guides, and challenges for traditional grocery stores and big-box retailers. Most importantly, it’s now available to all. That is, if you live on the west coast. Fortunately, close friends of Tech Square ATL Social Club, Charleen Madrona and Cyrine Madrona, gave us an exclusive look into the tech-centric shopping experience.

Astronauts and aliens alike gathered at mission control (The Clubhouse) for the TSQATL Space Soirée – a themed evening full of complimentary refreshments, guest speakers, networking opportunities, games, prizes, and more.

To celebrate Tesla’s Battery Day last Tuesday, Tech Square ATL Social Club joined in on the hype to host our first hybrid (both in-person and virtual) event since the pandemic.