On Wednesday, March 10, community members stopped by the Centergy One lobby to celebrate Mar10 (Mario) Day – an annual holiday recognizing the entire fan-favorite franchise. Hosted by Tech Square ATL (TSQATL) Social Club, the Mario Party Coffee Talk (which is a great way to catch up and caffeinate with other community members) included a variety of different video games to play – from the newest Mario Kart with augmented reality (AR) to throwing it back with some retro nostalgia – and of course, some piping hot coffee.

With the need for safe, social interactions increasing and temperatures steadily rising, we’re embarking on what we’ve dubbed “perfect patio weather season.” You know, that time of year when your allergies are in full swing, yet you still want to be outdoors 24/7. And what pairs better with the scent of flowers blooming in the air and more sunshine throughout the day (thanks daylight savings!) than a nice cold, refreshing beer? Pretty much nothing. Except, maybe pizza.

Ever since the Perseverance rover’s successful Mars landing last month, the excitement around the possibilities of ancient life on the red planet have been abuzz among our community. The touchdown sparked our curiosity to see what our members would take on a 90-day mission to Mars (aside from essentials), so we caught up with the biomedical engineers and chemists at Technology Enterprise Park (TEP) about it during an early morning Coffee Talk.

Have you been thinking about starting a podcast? Well, now is the perfect time! More than ever, quality audio gear and editing software are readily available – without the need to spend a ton of cash. Whether your goal is to explore a new medium of storytelling for fun, or it’s to scale your audience for sponsorship deals, here’s what you’ll need for a solid podcast starter kit to produce great-sounding audio.

Every week at The Clubhouse, we pose a question on our big conversation board about what’s been on the radar for our members lately. This is designed to not only spark conversations and encourage collaboration, but to also allow us to better know our community members in a fun and unique way. Last week, we asked what are people's favorite restaurants or bars in Midtown.

On a beautiful and unseasonably warm Thursday last week, we were fortunate enough to spend the entire day outside at Technology Enterprise Park (TEP) with Master Brewer, Nicholas Fowler, for our part-one of our Mind of a Maker event. The Feb-Brew-Ary festivities included an end-to-end brewing demo, insight into the art and science behind brewing great beer, and even the opportunity to suggest a name for the first-ever TEP beer.

Though we think of ourselves as profound storytellers, we at Tech Square ATL (TSQATL) Social Club also recognize that art takes on many forms of expression. From poetry to photography and everything in between, we have a prolific appreciation of art, whether it’s through the impact art has on communities, murals we’ve painted in The Clubhouse, or anything we’ve spotted around the neighborhood.

Are you noticing yourself feeling awkward in social situations lately? You’re not alone. If you’re like most people across the globe, you have been deprived of spontaneous social interactions for about a year now because of the pandemic. To help bring people’s public speaking skills out of atrophy, we invited Tech Square ATL (TSQATL) Social Club members to a socially-distanced evening at The Clubhouse for Elevator Pitch Practice.

Meet Asha Morton, founder of Launch Advocacy Brand. When she isn’t helping minority-owned startups, you can find her out and about exploring new places to eat.

Every week at The Clubhouse, we pose a question on our big conversation board about what’s been on the radar for our members lately. This is designed to not only spark conversations and encourage collaboration, but to also allow us to better know our community members in a fun and unique way. Last week, we were curious about how our members monitor their health and fitness.

When most of us think about inventions like the lightbulb, air conditioning, and telephones, we often think of reputable names like Thomas Edison, Willis Carrier, and Alexander Graham Bell. However, there are many important Black inventors often overlooked in history.

With so much emphasis on, and advancements within, the biomedical industry, largely in part due to COVID-19, we wanted to get a better understanding of the current state – as well as the growth potential and future – of this specialized field. So, we invited four Tech Square ATL (TSQATL) Social Club members from Technology Enterprise Park (TEP), Centergy One, Tech Square Research Building (TSRB), and Square on Fifth (SQ5) to safely meet on a midtown rooftop over dinner last Thursday evening to exchange ideas and discuss the seemingly endless possibilities and opportunities.

Meet Blake Tiede, a Graduate Research Engineer at Georgia Tech’s Aerospace Systems Design Lab and recent panelist at our TSQATL’s Space Soirée last fall. When Blake isn’t researching and modeling groundbreaking hybrid electric systems for small commuter aircrafts, he can be found playing aerospace-related computer games, doing drone photography, and exploring Atlanta.

Every week at The Clubhouse, we pose a question on our big conversation board about what’s been on the radar for our members lately. This is designed to not only spark conversations and encourage collaboration, but to also allow us to better know our community members in a fun and unique way. Last week, we were curious about the smart devices members interact with that aren’t their laptop or cell phone.

With his penchant for storytelling, the late Steve Jobs is regarded by many as the master presenter. So, what about his presentations made them so compelling? Whether you have a quick 60 seconds to pitch yourself during an elevator ride, or you’re preparing a slide deck for an upcoming investor meeting, here are three elements of a strong pitch or presentation that informs, inspires, and entertains.