Providing startups and entrepreneurs on the south side of Atlanta access to the education and training they need to succeed.

I.R.T.

Equipping entrepreneurs with the Insights, Relationships, and Tools needed to turn ideas into a businesses. Whether you’re just getting started, stuck on a particular issue, or are in need of a refresher, these sessions are for you.

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1 Million Cups

1 Million Cups is a free program designed to educate, engage and connect entrepreneurs with their communities, over coffee and conversations — now in more than 180 communities across the country.

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MENTORise

Experts and community leaders offer their time and experience as mentors to the next generation of business owners and entrepreneurs. It is free to attend and participate, but pre-approval is required to participate.

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Upcoming Events

january

28jan5:30 pm7:00 pmStartUp Fayette (IRT)Topic: PR and how to use it

february

05feb8:30 am9:30 am1 Million CupsPresenting: OnTrack and Deep Blue Aquatics, LLC

25feb5:30 pm7:00 pmStartUp Fayette (IRT)Topic: Creating Written Content, with Brittany Taylor

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Hear From Our Members

“I love being part of this startup community! I started my web design business 18 years ago in a different state, and since moving to South Atlanta, have started 3 more. I couldn’t do it all without the guidance and support from this group!” Jason

JasonHunter Design, Sharpsburg, GA

“StartUp Fayette has truly been a blessing to me. The meet ups are always awesome, and the support is genuine. I appreciate every shared experience and every suggestion.
I encourage anyone with an idea or existing business to attend-you will be glad you did!” Melanie

Project XL Readiness Program, Fayetteville, GA

Our Mission

Our mission is to create an ecosystem in Fayette County and the surrounding area that catalyzes innovation and growth through entrepreneurial startups.

Useful Articles

For Your Inspiration vol. 44

Nov 27, 2019

The Leader’s Secret Weapon: Listening Do you feel like your boss listens to you? When I give talks to executive education students, I often pose that simple question to the group. Usually, only about one-third of them raise a hand — a grim reminder of how listening …...

For Your Inspiration vol. 43

Nov 20, 2019

Things Every Business Needs to Ensure Success When you browse the internet, you can find hundreds of articles on how to become a successful businessman. With more research, you can find another hundred books on the subject, and a hundred more will be written in the...

For Your Inspiration vol. 42

Nov 13, 2019

Unexpected Habits of the Most Confident People Here's something you know. Being self-confident improves odds of success, whether you're a leader wanting to lead confidently, an entrepreneur, or someone just trying to learn how to deal with criticism. And you know the...