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  <title><![CDATA[Founder and Operator Matching Night]]></title>
  <body><![CDATA[<p>Join <a href="https://venturenetwork.ai/">Venture Network</a> and the Graduate Entrepreneurship Club on November 11 for Founder &amp; Operator Matching Night, featuring 15 early-stage startups pitching their ideas and connecting with students, alumni, and professionals interested in helping build the next generation of startups.</p><p>Each founder will deliver a short pitch highlighting what they're building, the problems they're solving, and the talent they need to grow. Following the pitches, attendees will participate in industry-focused networking sessions to connect directly with founders and explore opportunities to join startup teams, collaborate on projects, or contribute their expertise.</p><p>The event is open to Georgia Tech students, alumni, engineers, developers, designers, researchers, business students, and professionals interested in entrepreneurship and early-stage ventures.</p><p>Founder applications are closed, but operator registration remains open.</p><p>Registration: <a href="https://luma.com/ryk79g85">https://luma.com/ryk79g85</a></p><p>Whether you're looking to join a founding team, contribute your skills, or explore the startup ecosystem, this is an opportunity to meet founders and get involved.</p>]]></body>
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      <value><![CDATA[Tech Square Clubhouse, 848 Spring St NW, Atlanta, GA]]></value>
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