Venture atlanta 2025
Venture Atlanta Schedule
See what’s on the docket to make the most of your VA experience.

October
TUe
14
October
WED
15
October
THUR
16
October
Sun
6
October
Thurs
10
Time / Session | Speaker(s) | Company | Location | |
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11:00am Sunday, 6th | ||||
Pickleball Experience 11:00-3:00pm For investors only Invite link to follow Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Ker Smith Calendly | Calendly | Sponsored By: | |
4:30pm Sunday, 6th | ||||
Happy Hour 4:30-6:30pm For investors & entrepreneurs Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Ker Smith Calendly | Calendly | Nelson Mullins Rooftop | Sponsored By: |
6:30pm Sunday, 6th | ||||
ATdc Dinner 6:30-8:30pm For investors & entrepreneurs Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Ker Smith Calendly | Circle Room | ATDC | Sponsored By: |
Presenting Companies Dinner 6:30-8:30pm For VA 2025 pitch companies Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Ker Smith Calendly | Circle Room | MWE Office | Sponsored By: |
Alumni Dinner 6:30-9:30pm For investor sponsors and VA alumni companies Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Ker Smith Calendly | Circle Room | Epicurean Hotel Rooftop | Sponsored By: |
Time / Session | Speaker(s) | Company | Location | |
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6:45am Tuesday, 8th | ||||
Pitch 'N Run 6:45-8:00am Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Ker Smith Calendly | Calendly | Meet at Starling Hotel | Sponsored By: |
8:30am Tuesday, 8th | ||||
Conference Opens 8:30am For any VA attendee Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Ker Smith Calendly | Calendly | Galleria - Lobby | Sponsored By: |
9:00am Tuesday, 8th | ||||
Investor & Entrepreneur Breakfast 9:00-10:30am See Session Preview Here Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Coming Soon! | Coming Soon! | Tent | Sponsored By: |
11:00am Tuesday, 8th | ||||
Opening Keynote 11:00-11:40am For any VA attendee Top 10 Pre-Seed & Seed Stage Companies Pitch | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Garrett Langley | Flock Safety | Atlanta Symphony Hall | Top 10 Pre-Seed & Seed Stage Companies Pitch |
11:40am Tuesday, 8th | ||||
Exec Session Panel - Coming Soon! 11:40am -12:10pm For any VA attendee Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Coming Soon! Calendly | Coming Soon! | Atlanta Symphony Hall | Sponsored By: |
12:00pm Tuesday, 8th | ||||
Seed stage pitches 12:00-12:30pm For All Attendees Sponsored By: | Coming Soon! Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Ker Smith Calendly | Coming Soon! Calendly | Atlanta Symphony Hall | Sponsored By: |
12:30pm Tuesday, 8th | ||||
Sponsor Lunch 12:30-1:45pm For sponsors and pitch companies only (1 rep for company) Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Ker Smith Calendly | Calendly | Tent | Sponsored By: |
Lunch 12:30-1:45pm For any VA attendee Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Ker Smith Calendly | Calendly | Center Space, Courtyard, Throughout the Venue | Sponsored By: |
Private Lunch 12:30-2:00pm Invite Only Sponsored By: Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Ker Smith Calendly | Calendly | Circle Room | Sponsored By: |
1:50pm Tuesday, 8th | ||||
Venture Atlanta Hall of Fame Induction 1:30-2:40pm Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Calendly | Atlanta Symphony Hall | Sponsored By: | |
2:00pm Tuesday, 8th | ||||
Executive Session 1 2:00 - 2:45pm For entrepreneurs only Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Coming Soon! Calendly | Coming Soon! | Exec Room 1 | Sponsored By: |
Executive Session 2 2:00 - 2:45pm For entrepreneurs only Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Coming Soon! Calendly | Coming Soon! | Exec Room 2 | Sponsored By: |
2:10pm Tuesday, 8th | ||||
Growth Stage Company Pitches 2:10 - 3:20pm For any VA attendee Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Coming Soon! Calendly | Comin Soon! | Atlanta Symphony Hall | Sponsored By: |
3:00pm Tuesday, 8th | ||||
Executive Session 3 3:00 - 3:45pm For entrepreneurs only Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Coming Soon! Calendly | Coming Soon! | Exec Room 1 | Sponsored By: |
Executive Session 4 3:00 - 3:45pm For entrepreneurs only Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Coming Soon! Calendly | Coming Soon! | Exec Room 2 | Sponsored By: |
Content Session 3:00 - 3:45pm For any VA attendee Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Coming Soon! Calendly | Coming Soon! | Tent | Sponsored By: |
3:20pm Tuesday, 8th | ||||
Networking Break 3:20-3:40pm For any VA attendee Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. List Will Be Revealed in Sept! | Throughout the Venue | Sponsored By: | |
3:45pm Tuesday, 8th | ||||
Early Stage Company Pitches 3:45-4:55pm For any VA attendee Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Ker Smith Calendly | Calendly | Atlanta Symphony Hall | Sponsored By: |
4:00pm Tuesday, 8th | ||||
Growth Stage Event & Happy Hour 4:00-5:45pm Invite Only Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Ker Smith Calendly | Calendly | Circle Room | Sponsored By: |
5:00pm Tuesday, 8th | ||||
Cocktail Party 5:00-6:30pm For any VA attendee Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Ker Smith Calendly | Calendly | Throughout the Venue | Sponsored By: |
6:30pm Tuesday, 8th | ||||
Investor Dinner 6:30-9:00pm For investors and the CEOs of pitch companies Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Ker Smith Calendly | Calendly | Tent | Sponsored By: |
Time / Session | Speaker(s) | Company | Location | |
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8:00am Tuesday, 8th | ||||
Conference Opens 8:00am Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Ker Smith Calendly | Calendly | Galleria - Lobby | Sponsored By: |
8:30am Tuesday, 8th | ||||
Founders Breakfast 8:30-9:30am See Session Preview Here Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Coming Soon! | Coming Soon! | Tent | Sponsored By: |
Women in capital breakfast 8:30-9:30am See Session Preview Here Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. | Center Space | Sponsored By: | |
9:45am Tuesday, 8th | ||||
Executive Session Panel 9:45-10:45am See Session Preview Here Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Coming Soon! | Coming Soon! | Tent | Sponsored By: |
Content Session 9:45-10:45am See Session Preview Here Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Coming Soon! | Coming Soon! | Circle Room | Sponsored By: |
10:10am Tuesday, 8th | ||||
Procurement Panel 10:10-10:40am For any VA attendee Top 10 Pre-Seed & Seed Stage Companies Pitch | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. | Tent | Top 10 Pre-Seed & Seed Stage Companies Pitch | |
10:45am Tuesday, 8th | ||||
Startup Showcase Live 10:45-11:30am For any VA attendee Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Coming Soon! Calendly | Coming Soon! | Center Space | Sponsored By: |
Executive Session 1 10:45-11:30am For entrepreneurs Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Coming Soon! Calendly | Coming Soon! | Exec Room 1 | Sponsored By: |
Executive Session 2 10:45-11:30am For entrepreneurs Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Coming Soon! Calendly | Coming Soon! | Exec Room 2 | Sponsored By: |
Investor Executive Session 10:45-11:30am For investors Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Coming Soon! Calendly | Coming Soon! | Circle Room | Sponsored By: |
11:30am Tuesday, 8th | ||||
Networking break 11:30-12:45pm Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Ker Smith Calendly | Calendly | Throughout the Venue | Sponsored By: |
11:45am Tuesday, 8th | ||||
Executive Session 3 11:45-12:30pm For entrepreneurs Sponsored By: | Coming Soon! Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Ker Smith Calendly | Coming Soon! Calendly | Exec Room 1 | Sponsored By: |
Executive Session 4 11:45-12:30pm For entrepreneurs Sponsored By: | Coming Soon! Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Ker Smith Calendly | Coming Soon! Calendly | Exec Room 2 | Sponsored By: |
12:00pm Tuesday, 8th | ||||
Procurement Breakout Sessions 12:00-1:00pm For entrepreneurs (signup required) Sponsored By: | Coming Soon! Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Calendly | Coming Soon! | Center Space | Sponsored By: |
12:45pm Tuesday, 8th | ||||
Closing lunch 12:45-2:00pm For any VA attendee Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Calendly | Tent, Courtyard | Sponsored By: | |
5:00pm Tuesday, 8th | ||||
Female Founders Dinner 5:00-8:00pm For female founders & investors (invite only) Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Calendly | Invesco HQ | Sponsored By: |
Time / Session | Speaker(s) | Company | Location | |
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8:00am Wednesday, 9th | ||||
Conference Opens 8:00am | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Ker Smith Calendly | Calendly | Gallery | |
08:30am Wednesday, 9th | ||||
Women in Capital Breakfast 8:30am-9:45pm For Female Investors Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Ker Smith Calendly | Calendly | Center Room | Sponsored By: |
Founders Breakfast 8:30-9:45am For Founders Register Here Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Rob Forman Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Eric Spett | Scalebound Scalebound | Tent | Sponsored By: |
9:00am Wednesday, 9th | ||||
Executive Session #1 9:00-9:30am Invite Only Don't Leave Your Deal to Chance - Expert Negotiation Techniques Business Owners Should Know Top 3 Early Stage Companies Pitch | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Marty Osborn Calendly | Be Better, Inc. | Delta Lounge | Top 3 Early Stage Companies Pitch |
10:00am Wednesday, 9th | ||||
Lessons Learned From C-Suite Executives 10:00-10:30am Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Ryan Baretto Tom Buiocchi Carilu Dietrich Marty Osborn Calendly | Sprout Social ServiceChannel Atlassian Be Better, Inc. | Atlanta Symphony Hall | Sponsored By: |
10:30am Wednesday, 9th | ||||
Executive Session #2 10:30-11:00am Invite Only Top 10 Reasons Why You Aren't Hitting Your Revenue Goals Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Tom Buiocchi Calendly | ServiceChannel ($1.3B Exit) | Delta Lounge | Sponsored By: |
Startup Showcase Live 10:30-11:15am Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. List Will Be Revealed at the End of Day 1 of the Conference! Calendly | List Will Be Revealed at the End of Day 1 of the Conference! | Atlanta Symphony Hall | Sponsored By: |
11:15am Wednesday, 9th | ||||
Growth Stage Company Finalists Pitches 11:15-11:55am Top 3 Growth Stage Companies Pitch Top 3 Growth Stage Companies Pitch | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. List Will Be Revealed at the End of Day 1 of the Conference! Calendly | List Will Be Revealed at the End of Day 1 of the Conference! | Atlanta Symphony Hall | Top 3 Growth Stage Companies Pitch |
Wellstar Thought Leadership Session 11:15 - 11:55am Innovating Healthcare: Bridging Clinical Expertise with Entrepreneurial Vision Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Patric Rayburn Beth Kost Dr. Daniel Fortes Snehal Doshi, PharmD Nicole Cook | Catalyst by Wellstar Catalyst by Wellstar Wellstar Health System Wellstar Health System Alvee | Circle Room | Sponsored By: |
Executive Session #3 11:15-11:45am Invite Only 5 Biggest Marketing Mistakes to Avoid Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Carilu Dietrich Calendly | Atlassian | Delta Lounge | Sponsored By: |
12:00pm Wednesday, 9th | ||||
Early Stage Company Finalists Pitches 12:00-12:40pm Top 3 Early Stage Companies Pitch Top 3 Early Stage Companies Pitch | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. List Will Be Revealed at the End of Day 1 of the Conference! Calendly | List Will Be Revealed at the End of Day 1 of the Conference! | Atlanta Symphony Hall | Top 3 Early Stage Companies Pitch |
Executive Session #4 12:00-12:30pm Invite Only How to Build Products Customers Love Top 3 Growth Stage Companies Pitch | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Ryan Barretto Calendly | Sprout Social | Delta Lounge | Top 3 Growth Stage Companies Pitch |
12:40pm Wednesday, 9th | ||||
Lunch & Networking 12:40-1:25pm For All Attendees Top 3 Early Stage Companies Pitch | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. To Be Announced Soon! Calendly | To Be Announced Soon! | Throughout the Venue | Top 3 Early Stage Companies Pitch |
Tech Square Ventures & Invesco Lunch 12:40-1:25pm Invite Only Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Calendly | Circle Room | Sponsored By: | |
1:30pm Wednesday, 9th | ||||
Closing Keynote 1:30-2:15pm Top 3 Early Stage Companies Pitch | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Dawn Staley Calendly Dawn Staley | To Be Announced Soon! Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Coach & Player | Atlanta Symphony Hall | Top 3 Early Stage Companies Pitch |
2:15pm Wednesday, 9th | ||||
Block Party 2:15-3:30pm For All Attendees Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. To Be Announced Soon! Calendly | To Be Announced Soon! | Tent | Sponsored By: |
3:30pm Wednesday, 9th | ||||
Techstars Demo Day 3:30-5:00pm For All Attendees Demo Day is included in your VA ticket. If you're not attending VA, register for Demo Day separately here. Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. To Be Announced Soon! Calendly | To Be Announced Soon! | Atlanta Symphony Hall | Sponsored By: |
6:00pm Wednesday, 9th | ||||
Female Founders in Innovation Dinner 6:00-9:00pm Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. To Be Announced Soon! Calendly | To Be Announced Soon! | Sponsored By: |
Time / Session | Speaker(s) | Company | Location | |
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2:00pm Thursday, 10th | ||||
Hands On Atlanta Tech Day of Service Sponsored By: | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In gravida id nisl mi. Ker Smith Calendly | Calendly | Wild Leap Brew Co - Atlanta | Sponsored By: |