This month, the Georgia Tech College of Computing will bring together students, alumni, founders, and members of Atlanta’s startup community to explore those possibilities during its inaugural Entrepreneurship Week, Nov. 10–13.

The 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.

“Entrepreneurship is about more than starting a company. It’s about recognizing opportunities, solving problems, and having the confidence to turn ideas into tangible outcomes,” said Tamar Wilkins, GT Computing academic program manager for entrepreneurship and innovation initiatives.

“We 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.”

The inaugural GT Computing Entrepreneurship Week kicks off Nov. 10 with a fireside chat featuring Candace Mitchell.

A College of Computing alumna and founder and CEO of Myavana–a hair care service that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to provide personalized solutions–Mitchell 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.

On Nov. 12, the Startup Meetup will bring together Georgia Tech students and alumni, startup founders, investors, and members of Atlanta’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The event, scheduled for 6–9 p.m. at the Georgia Tech Hotel & 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.

Entrepreneurship Week concludes Nov. 13, with Founders Friday featuring VinoBarrel.

From 3–4:30 p.m. in the Klaus Atrium, students can hear from VinoBarrel Founder Seth Lytle and Vice President of Technology Christian Doetsch. They will share the company's 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.

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College of Computing students can register for Entrepreneurship Week events through Handshake.

Entrepreneurship Week is the latest facet of the College’s ongoing commitment to providing students with a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem. Other resources include:

• John P. Imlay Series on Entrepreneurship: Launched in 2019, this series features profiles of GT Computing students, alumni, and faculty shaping the College's entrepreneurial culture.
• Klaus Startup Challenge: Named in honor of Christopher W. Klaus, the Klaus Startup Challenge is an annual entry-level pitch competition designed to prepare beginner entrepreneurs for future competitions and funding opportunities.

• CREATE-X Capstone: Launched in 2018, CREATE-X Capstone is the Institute's first multi-college capstone section.

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