Unlike other events, you don’t have to sign up or wear your secret decoder ring. It would be helpful if we had an estimate of how many of you were planning on showing up (not that I’m afraid to drink alone - I’m comfortable with my demons…). If it’s 5, no big deal, if it’s 75, Fado might like to know about it….

So, if you’re planning on attending, just add a comment here (might help with your networking at the event as well!). If you’re in super-stealth mode, skipping one of the 12-steps to attend, or just don’t want anyone to know you’re coming, you can let me know directly - I’m easy to reach:

email: djones@lenderflex.com
twitter: lenderflexceo

Otherwise, just show up! With all the news and gossip in the tech world for the last couple of weeks, I GUARANTEE there will be interesting
conversations to be found!

Fadó Atlanta
279 Buckhead Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 841-0066

So what is Startup Drinks?

• A drinking group with a startup problem.
• A low key, unstructured group drinking (coffee, beer or spirits) event that happens in cities across the world
• Therapy for startup junkies (you don’t have two days to go to a conference, but you do have two hours and would love to stay involved in the community)

Who can/should attend?

• Any entrepreneur (any industry/any stage)
• Anyone that’s inclined to become an entrepreneur
• Anyone that works with a startup company
• Anyone that’s inclined to work for a startup company
• Anyone that is interested in startup companies/entrepreneurs

Who shouldn’t attend?

We shouldn’t have to keep saying this, but if you are a service provider or anyone looking to hawk or shill your services, products, etc. to the attendees, you would be better served to stay at home. If you do attend, be sure to introduce yourself and give a card – we’ll gladly introduce you as a huckster and will place your info and photo on a “Wall of Shame” at AtlantaStartup (http://atlantastartup.wordpress.com).

So, please be sure to join us and Spread The Word! The new Fado is cavernous, with multiple levels (including a roof deck), good beer and good pub food.

I’ll make sure there are signs or something to help you find the group. If you’re new or don’t know anyone, look for me, Dave Jones, and I’ll introduce you around. I’ll be wearing a white LenderFlex golf shirt (I’m a co-founder of LenderFlex….)

Fadó Atlanta
279 Buckhead Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 841-0066

Thanks to the generous support of both Dash and Nelson Mullins, we are doing an after party at the Nelson Mullins offices in Atlantic Station (a few minute walk from the Twelve Hotel which is the venue for Startup Riot). The after party will run from 5:00pm until 8:30pm.

All conference attendees will be allowed to attend the after party. Folks who want to attend the after party but not the conference need to pre-register and be cleared to attend. The same attendance policy for the conference applies to the after party - no service providers and no vendors allowed. Entrepreneurs, job seekers, corporate employees (specifically those who invest or do M&A), non-profit employees, and investors are all welcome to attend.

The Nelson Mullins offices have a fantastic view of the city skyline and this should be a fantastic evening.

Oh, did I mention? There are a limited number of slots for attending the after party and there will be an open bar and some random snacks available.

With that out of the way, how about we meet up for drinks and hanging out at the Starbucks at Georgia Tech on April 23rd at 1:30pm until 4:30pm. At least, that’s when I’ll have to bug out. Folks are more than welcome to hang out for longer.