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TAG Invest Connect - October 24, 2024

$10,000 1st Place & $5,000 2nd Place Competition Prizes!

TAG INVEST CONNECT is an annual event that connects underrepresented tech entrepreneurs (BIPOC and other disadvantaged Georgians) with the opportunity to pitch to investors looking for innovative startups.

This event is open to underrepresented technology business stages ranging from seed to series A.

An exclusive event connecting investors with minority tech entrepreneurs. These early-stage Georgia-based startups will have:

  • An opportunity to connect with 40+ top-tier investors
  • Receive individual, private pitch competition coaching from seasoned investorsĀ 
  • The opportunity to pitch at two main events, both TAG Connect and TAG Invest Connect

Pitch Competition Applications

  • Opens: June 21st
  • Closes: August 12th

Competitor Qualifications

  • B2C or B2B
  • Start-Up to Medium-sized technology based businesses
  • Minority-Owned Businesses
  • Series A
  • Seed

Event Details

Date: October 24, 2024

Location: Southern Company 10 Peachtree Pl NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

Founder Presentations: 3 pm to 5 pm

Networking Session: 5 pm to 6 pm

Register to Attend
Entrepreneurs Submit Your Pitch Application
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Opens July 5th
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2024 Finalist

2024 TAG Invest Connect Panel Judges

Allyson Eman

Venture Atlanta Conference

Junior Gaspard

Fulcrum Equity Partners

Aaron Hurst

Dogwood Ventures

Scott Lopano

Tech Square Ventures

Sig Mosley

Zane Ventures

Shachar Oren

Sound Media Ventures

Co-Chair, Committee Members, and Pitch Coaches

Larry McHugh
Chair

Angel Investor

Marcelo Bernal
President/COO

MassPay

Avoilan Bingham
General Manager

Drive Capital

Dr. Loretta Daniels
Interim Executive Director, TAG Education Collaborative

Technology Association of Georgia

Ann McDonald
Director, Business Development

Morris, Manning, & Martin, LLP

Joe Radest
Managing Partner

Radest Ventures Inc.

Alan Taetle
General Partner

Noro-Moseley Partners

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