{"688102":{"#nid":"688102","#data":{"type":"event","title":"First Pitch Friday: University Edition","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFirst Pitch Friday: University Edition is a low-stakes, supportive opportunity for students from Atlanta\u0026nbsp;schools to articulate an idea, receive constructive feedback, and gain exposure to the broader Atlanta innovation ecosystem.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApply to Pitch:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003EStudent Pitch Application Deadline:\u0026nbsp;Thursday, February 20\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOpen to students at all stages\u2014from idea-stage to early traction.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENo prior pitch experience required.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/airtable.com\/appm8qqiQKXc6hAZ1\/pagHuvSjgpanbKP9d\/form\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/airtable.com\/appm8qqiQKXc6hAZ1\/pagHuvSjgpanbKP9d\/form\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApplication link\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAttend the Event:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFebruary 27 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on the GSU main campus - 55 Park Place, Joiner Room 1242. \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStudents, staff, and faculty are also welcome to attend as audience members.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWatch student founders from \u003Cstrong\u003E3+ Atlanta universities\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;pitch their ideas, receive live feedback, and connect with investors, mentors, and fellow innovators. 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