Join us for Founders Night on November 6, 2025, at the Institute for Matter and Systems (IMS). This evening brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, and researchers for an engaging program of presentations, networking, and tours of IMS's core facilities.

Hear from IMS leadership and staff about opportunities to collaborate and access cutting-edge facilities, followed by lightning talks from founders of pioneering companies including Andson Biotech, Carbice, and AMG Detection. Enjoy guided tours of the Materials Characterization Facility and IMS Cleanrooms, or mingle over drinks and hors d’oeuvres in the Marcus Atrium. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and celebrate innovation in the heart of Atlanta’s tech community!

Parking: Please park in the surface visitor lot area 4 (ParkMobile) across the street from Marcus, OR in the W23 visitor parking deck on State St.

Agenda:

• 3:30 PM | Arrival, Check-In & Networking (Marcus Atrium)
• 4:00 PM | Presentations (Marcus Room 1116–1117)
  • IMS Staff: Opening Remarks, Community Engagement, Facilities
  • Company Lightning Talks:
    • Mason Chilmonczyk | CEO, Andson Biotech
    • Craig Green | CTO, Carbice 
    • Ashley Galanti | Founder/CEO, AMG Detection
• 5:15 PM |  Break & Tour Group Formation
• 5:30–6:10 PM |  Guided Tours & Networking
  • Group 1: MCF Tour
  • Group 2: Cleanroom Window Tour
  • Food & Drink Bar (wine/beer + hors d’oeuvres)
• 6:45 PM  | Closing Remarks