Find a Cofounder, Help or Join a Tech Startup (in-person!)

Welcome to Startup Oasis in a promotional collaboration with the Founder Institute!

If you are a startup founder, investor, developer, marketer, entrepreneur, or anyone else in the tech ecosystem looking to start, join, or help a tech startup, this event is for you! Startup founders pitch their business to the audience (similar to Shark Tank), then they will join their own breakout room to get feedback from the attendees (similar to a hackathon). People have been able to start a business as a result of this process. If you would like to pitch, please RSVP here, and sign up at check-in on the day of the event.

We meet on the 3rd Thursday evening of each month in person at our location at ATDC (Tech Square, 2nd-floor lobby)! If you have any questions, please reach out! ATDC is a technology incubator with world-class facilities - you will be impressed!

Free food and drinks are provided beforehand at a partner event with ATDC. ATDC Entrepreneurs Night starts at 5 PM, our event starts promptly at 7 PM. Everyone here is welcome to attend both events for free.

Schedule:
5:00 PM EST - Doors Open/Networking
5:10 - Catered food and drinks are served
6:50 - Up to 10 founders are chosen to pitch; please sign up at check-in
7:00 - Startup Oasis Begins, each founder gets 3 minutes to pitch
7:35 onward - Founders break off into break-out rooms and attendees can move around and help one for the remainder of the time, similar to a hackathon.

Startup Oasis was created to pierce the illusion of accessibility of startups and tech by creating a grassroots forum for early-stage founders to pitch to those in the tech ecosystem to get real-time feedback for their idea or business.

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FAQ:
Is this event free to attend? Yes - Startup Oasis will always be free for anyone to attend. If you would like to donate, you can buy a VIP ticket here and it will be appreciated! You can also talk to us about volunteer opportunities.

How do I get inside the venue? Look for 75 5th St in the courtyard - you'll see the flyers by the security desk when you enter. You can take the elevators up to the 2nd floor.

Am I eligible to pitch? You must be the founder or on the leadership team of a technology-based startup to be eligible to pitch. You can be early stage (pre-funding, pre-revenue, or pre-MVP) up to series A. Consultants, firms, and agencies cannot pitch their services - please join a breakout to speak with the founders.

How do I sign up to pitch? RSVP here and sign up on the list at the check-in desk on the day of the event. That will also determine the order. You can also buy a VIP ticket to support our cause and guarantee you a spot to pitch.

What happens after the pitches? The breakout groups form for the remainder of the event. Each founder gets a breakout room and you can talk with them more there about their business and needs.

Can I take photos or videos? Yes, please be respectful when doing so. You can tag Startup Oasis on LinkedIn. If you have a video or YouTube show, you are welcome to interview founders and attendees.

Parking: If you are driving in, there is cheap street parking in front of the building. You can also park at the Centergy Deck (815 Williams St NW), Modera Deck (cheapest), or at the Coda Deck.

Train: Alternatively, you can take the Marta train to North Ave or Midtown stations and walk from there. You can park at certain Marta stations for free, like Lindbergh station. See the website for a full list. The fare is $5 roundtrip.