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  <title><![CDATA[First Pitch Friday: University Edition]]></title>
  <body><![CDATA[<p>First Pitch Friday: University Edition is a low-stakes, supportive opportunity for students from Atlanta&nbsp;schools to articulate an idea, receive constructive feedback, and gain exposure to the broader Atlanta innovation ecosystem.</p><p><strong>Apply to Pitch:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li><em>Student Pitch Application Deadline:&nbsp;Thursday, February 20</em></li><li>Open to students at all stages—from idea-stage to early traction.</li><li>No prior pitch experience required.</li><li><div><a href="https://airtable.com/appm8qqiQKXc6hAZ1/pagHuvSjgpanbKP9d/form" title="https://airtable.com/appm8qqiQKXc6hAZ1/pagHuvSjgpanbKP9d/form"><strong>Application link</strong></a></div></li></ul><p><strong>Attend the Event:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>February 27 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on the GSU main campus - 55 Park Place, Joiner Room 1242. </li><li>Students, staff, and faculty are also welcome to attend as audience members.</li><li>Watch student founders from <strong>3+ Atlanta universities</strong>&nbsp;pitch their ideas, receive live feedback, and connect with investors, mentors, and fellow innovators. Whether you’re pitching, supporting a student, or simply curious about entrepreneurship, this event offers valuable insights and meaningful networking. </li><li><a href="https://luma.com/tu5uuwfk">Register here</a>.</li><li><strong>Lunch&nbsp;provided.</strong></li></ul>]]></body>
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      <value><![CDATA[<p>The Atlanta Collegiate Entrepreneurship Syndicate (ACES) is seeking&nbsp;student founders and aspiring entrepreneurs&nbsp;to pitch their ideas at the “University&nbsp;Edition”&nbsp;of First Pitch Friday, hosted by GSU on the main GSU campus.&nbsp;</p><p>First Pitch Friday: University Edition<br>Friday, February 27<br>Noon – 2:00 p.m.<br>&nbsp;55 Park Place, Joiner Room 1242</p>]]></value>
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      <value><![CDATA[<p>Please contact Dr. Recha Reid at <a href="mailto:rreid16@gsu.edu">rreid16@gsu.edu</a> with questions.&nbsp;</p>]]></value>
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