{"693779":{"#nid":"693779","#data":{"type":"news","title":"College to Celebrate Inaugural Entrepreneurship Week With Three Events","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EEntrepreneurship takes many forms, from turning an idea into a new business to developing technology to address an industry challenge.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis month, the Georgia Tech College of Computing will bring together students, alumni, founders, and members of Atlanta\u2019s startup community to explore those possibilities during its inaugural Entrepreneurship Week, Nov. 10\u201313.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe week will feature three events that introduce students to different aspects of entrepreneurship. Students will also have the opportunity to connect with experienced founders and learn how computing and technology can help build new ventures.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cEntrepreneurship is about more than starting a company. It\u2019s about recognizing opportunities, solving problems, and having the confidence to turn ideas into tangible outcomes,\u201d said \u003Cstrong\u003ETamar\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003EWilkins\u003C\/strong\u003E, GT Computing academic program manager for entrepreneurship and innovation initiatives.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe want students to see how their computing backgrounds can open doors to entrepreneurial opportunities and to give them the tools, connections, and inspiration to pursue their own ideas.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe inaugural GT Computing Entrepreneurship Week kicks off Nov. 10 with a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/events\/2026\/11\/10\/gt-computing-entrepreneurship-week-fireside-chat-candace-mitchell\u0022\u003Efireside chat featuring \u003Cstrong\u003ECandace Mitchell\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA College of Computing alumna and founder and CEO of Myavana\u2013a hair care service that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to provide personalized solutions\u2013Mitchell will speak at 6 p.m. in Klaus 1116 East\/West about her entrepreneurial journey, how she is transforming the beauty industry, and lessons learned while building her company. She will also discuss her new book.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn Nov. 12, the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/events\/2026\/11\/12\/gt-computing-entrepreneurship-week-startup-meetup\u0022\u003EStartup Meetup\u003C\/a\u003E will bring together Georgia Tech students and alumni, startup founders, investors, and members of Atlanta\u2019s entrepreneurial ecosystem.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe event, scheduled for 6\u20139 p.m. at the Georgia Tech Hotel \u0026amp; Conference Center in Ballroom Salons 4, 5, and 6, will provide students with opportunities to exchange ideas, expand their professional networks, and connect with people across the startup community.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEntrepreneurship Week concludes Nov. 13, with \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/events\/2026\/11\/13\/gt-computing-entrepreneurship-week-founders-friday-featuring-vinobarrel\u0022\u003EFounders Friday featuring VinoBarrel\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom 3\u20134:30 p.m. in the Klaus Atrium, students can hear from VinoBarrel Founder \u003Cstrong\u003ESeth Lytle\u003C\/strong\u003E and Vice President of Technology \u003Cstrong\u003EChristian\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003EDoetsch\u003C\/strong\u003E. They will share the company\u0027s story, discuss the technology powering its wine-dispensing system, and offer insights into the challenges and opportunities of bringing a hardware-and-software startup to market.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/coding-cabernet-alumnus-journey-corporate-tech-startup-life\u0022\u003E[RELATED: \u003Cstrong\u003EFrom Coding to Cabernet: An Alumnus\u2019 Journey From Corporate Tech to Startup Life]\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECollege of Computing students can register for Entrepreneurship Week events through Handshake.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEntrepreneurship Week is the latest facet of the College\u2019s ongoing commitment to providing students with \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/entrepreneurship-gt-computing\u0022\u003Ea dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem\u003C\/a\u003E. Other resources include:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022ecbe5b5e8178565f9b991961bd1c069de\u0022\u003EJohn P. Imlay Series on Entrepreneurship: Launched in 2019, this series features profiles of GT Computing students, alumni, and faculty shaping the College\u0027s entrepreneurial culture.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e710479345c675a728fcf12c5f4b8247f\u0022\u003EKlaus Startup Challenge: Named in honor of \u003Cstrong\u003EChristopher W. Klaus\u003C\/strong\u003E, the Klaus Startup Challenge is an annual entry-level pitch competition designed to prepare beginner entrepreneurs for future competitions and funding opportunities.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e0e8694f0a90d43e687cde1b7133be582\u0022\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECREATE-X Capstone: Launched in 2018, CREATE-X Capstone is the Institute\u0027s first multi-college capstone section.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGenerative AI was used to assist with an initial draft of this article. The author reviewed, revised, and fact-checked the content and is responsible for the final version.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe College of Computing is celebrating its startup culture with its first-ever Entrepreneurship Week. 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