Atlanta Tech Village

Early-stage founders are overwhelmed by what to keep. Seasoned founders are starving for depth. At Friday's workshop "Fundraising Lessons from a Repeat Founder," Joshua Silver delivered for both. It wasn’t motivation. It was a roadmap. Josh, you reminded founders that it’s not luck alone, and that makes the journey feel lighter. Thank you for showing up with honesty, clarity, and generosity. You reminded this community what “pay it forward” really looks like. We’re lucky to have you.

If you’ve had the pleasure of sitting down with Mike Gomez during Advisor Hours, you already know he is no BS. He gets right to the truth, cuts through excuses, and delivers the kind of clarity that sticks with you long after the conversation ends. And now, in true Mike fashion, he’s taken that same voice founders know so well and distilled it into less than 100 pages that hit just as hard as a one-on-one with him. Today, we’re excited to celebrate Mike, one of ATV’s most engaged Villagers, a longtime advisor, and someone who continually pays it forward to this community with the release of his new book: CHOICE: What Business Owners and Startup Founders Get Wrong About Growth. “CHOICE” is exactly what founders have come to expect from Mike: blunt, practical, and grounded in proven strategy and sales discipline. It’s part mirror and part wake-up call, exposing the blind spots and self-inflicted barriers that stall growth, whether you’re running an established business or building a startup from the ground up. No gimmicks, no hacks, no fluff. Just the truths and actionable guidance he’s spent 20+ years delivering to owners across every industry. In a community full of builders, Mike has always pushed us to operate with intention, focus, and honesty. This book is one more way he’s helping founders break through the noise and grow with conviction. Congratulations, Mike! We’re proud to have you in the Village and even prouder to celebrate this milestone with you. Order "CHOICE" book here: https://lnkd.in/eKVv92-J

Raising capital isn't about having the best pitch deck. It's about building conviction. I've raised $100M+ across two VC-backed startups, including several competitive and oversubscribed rounds. On Friday, I'm going to share my proven fundraising strategy and tactics in a workshop at Atlanta Tech Village Buckhead. If you're a tech founder looking to raise your first (or next) round, you don't want to miss this 👉 https://lnkd.in/ghUJn6Si

Raising capital is one of the most challenging parts of the founder journey, and it’s not something you want to navigate through guesswork. We’re bringing in Joshua Silver, Villager and Founder + CEO of Rainforest to share a founder’s perspective on what it really takes to build investor trust and move a raise forward with intention. If fundraising is on your roadmap, whether it’s your first round or your next, this session will help you approach it with more clarity, confidence, and direction. 📅 Friday, November 21st 🕒 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Atlanta Tech Village, Buckhead 🔗 RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/evSGQfUr

It Takes a Village applications are officially open for our next cohort, running January-March 2025. If you’re a founder who’s been grinding: making progress, gaining traction, feeling that pull that says you’re close, but you also know you’re standing at the edge of your “what’s next..." This is was built for you. Maybe you’ve outgrown doing everything alone. Maybe your momentum is real, but your next move feels unclear. Maybe you’re ready to go all in, you just need the right people in your corner. Over 12 weeks, you’ll get curated mentorship, investor access, accountability, and a community that gives you the clarity and acceleration you’ve been craving. This is the space where founders sharpen their strategy, unlock new resources, and finally feel that “I know exactly what I’m doing next” shift. Applications are open now through December 31. If you’re ready for your next level, with support that actually meets you where you are... This is your time. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ex-uMube

A huge congratulations to our President, Aly Merritt, on receiving the Horizon Award at the 2024 Siggie Awards! 🎉 If you know Aly, you know she leads with heart, integrity, and a deep commitment to founders and community. So it came as no surprise to us (even if it was a surprise to her!) when her name lit up the screen. Aly is the definition of a connector. Someone who shows up, lifts others up, and builds the kind of ecosystem where founders thrive. We’re grateful every day for the way she champions Atlanta’s entrepreneurial community and represents the Village with such intention. Congratulations, Aly, and congratulations to all of this year’s Siggie Award winners! The future of ATL tech is bright because of leaders like you 🔥

Exciting news from Atlanta Tech Village: Kelly Anne O'Neill has rejoined our leadership team as VP of Revenue and Partnerships 🥳🎉 Kelly Anne brings over 10 years of experience spanning healthcare, startups, nonprofits, and software development. Her diverse background, from serving as Director of Programming at ATV to leading revenue and strategy at Dualboot Partners, uniquely positions her to strengthen our partnerships and drive new growth initiatives. We’re proud to welcome Kelly Anne back as she continues her mission to connect entrepreneurs, foster collaboration, and empower innovation in Atlanta and beyond. Village fam, please give Kelly Anne a warm welcome 👏

What happens when ambitious people come together to dream, design, and do? Magic. ✨ Join us for the Women + Tech Vision Board session : a hands-on, high-energy session where you’ll: ✖️Reflect on your year and clarify what truly matters ✖️Create a personalized vision board that brings your 2026 goals to life ✖️ Connect with an inspiring community of women (and allies!) in tech who will support your growth Guiding this experience is Li-Ming Pu, an executive coach and former Google leader with 20+ years of experience helping teams and leaders unlock their potential. She’s led executive development at Google, advised at Atlanta Tech Village, and coached leaders across Fortune 100 companies, now she’s bringing that expertise to you 💥 This isn’t arts and crafts, it’s intentional design for your next chapter. Come ready to dream big, get creative, and leave with a visual roadmap for your best year yet. Open to the public, all are welcome! Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/eXfkce2B

Come join us this November at ATV! This month is packed with vision boards, fundraising strategy, startup lunches, and more, all designed to help founders connect and level up. Explore and RSVP here: linktr.ee/atltechvillage