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Sometimes things get quieter during the summer but not here at HatchBridge! We're pumped to bring you an update on the last month and look ahead.

• We are recruiting for Cohort 4 starting July 1 - and office space is an option for new companies. Apply yourself or send friends! Applications open June 3rd - read below for more!

• We're launching two programs focused on commercialization and faculty startups in June. We're excited to have close to ten projects learning about customer discovery and starting to map out potential customers.

There's more - but that's what the rest of this newsletter is for! We'll see you soon - until then, keep building!

Colin Ake,
Director of Incubation and Commercialization

Applications for Cohort 4 are now open! Don't miss this opportunity to join our HatchBridge Incubator community.

Hatching Success is a four-month program for early-stage founders, offering tools and frameworks to launch your startups off the ground. Our cohorts meet weekly for an hour to learn pivotal lessons and avoid common mistakes.

If you're building in the suburbs, don’t miss this change to grow the fundaments of your early-stage business with HatchBridge Incubator!

HappyDoc has developed an AI Assistant for Veterinary Clinics. Founded in 2023 by Emerson Smith (KSU ‘18), HappyDoc has quickly grown their team to 13 members and is helping vets write their medical records just by listening to their exams.

You can see their brand new website and branding below!

For the past 2 months, our Chasing Venture Companies have been gearing up for our first VC Madness that happened last week.

Companies ranging from pre-seed to Series A ran three 45-minute meetings with some of the top investors in Metro Atlanta as a dress rehearsal for their upcoming fundraising efforts.

Huge thanks to all the Funds and Founders that put in the work!

Built in the Burbs w/ Brendan Sweeney - CEO of Popmenu

HatchBridge was thrilled to host an incredible fireside chat with KSU Alum and founder of Popmenu (~$90M in VC raised) - Brendan Sweeney up at the Circuit in Woodstock.

Brendan shared his origin story and deep insights into building from zero, evolving your company culture, and adapting to radical industry changes.

Big thanks to Brendan for his time and the many 1:1 convos with our founders in the audience. A great ambassador of KSU and Building in the Atlanta Suburbs!

We are excited that HatchBridge will be participating in this year's Atlanta Tech Week! This event is a cornerstone for the local tech ecosystem, providing a unique platform for collaboration and growth.

Atlanta Tech Week is dedicated to bringing together technology enthusiasts, professionals, and organizations, creating a nurturing environment where ideas can blossom. We at HatchBridge are excited to share our journey of building a hub in the vibrant Atlanta startup scene.

Come join us for our monthly on Friday, on June 28th from 9-11am!

Our goal is to stimulate engaging discussions, foster new relationships, and enjoy the stunning scenery of Kennesaw Mountain.

The hike is open to everyone in the Atlanta Startup Ecosystem. It's designed to be a time for organic, informal business conversations while improving our health. We meet at the picnic tables near the trail entrance.

Interested in getting involved at HatchBridge? Follow us on Social Media for latest events and updates

Contact: Associate Director, Graham Gintz - [email protected]