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.

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.

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.

Upcoming Events

October

tue20oct5:00 pm7:00 pm2026 Fayette Pitch Contest – Preliminary Round

November

tue17nov4:00 pm8:00 pm2026 Fayette Pitch Contest – Final Round

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. 145

How to Tell Your Boss You Are Burnt Out If you're burned out at your job and are looking to enhance your career, it may be a good idea to have a conversation with your boss before joining the trend of the Great Resignation. The pandemic has created an entirely new...

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For Your Inspiration vol. 144

From Emotionally Intelligent to Exceptionally Persuasive This is a story about three related things: emotional intelligence, legendary American author Mark Twain, and the art of getting to the point. Let me follow my own advice by giving you the bottom line up front....

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For Your Inspiration vol. 143

Want to make an impact? Change your questioning habits. “Asking questions keeps people engaged, which is paramount when you are trying to influence someone’s thinking or behavior.” That’s the conclusion of a ten-year-old Harvard Business Review article by Chris...

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