Open Office Hours

Want to meet with a member of the ATDC staff and discuss your startup?

If you are an active ATDC Member, you may schedule an appointment with an ATDC Entrepreneur-In-Residence or Community Catalyst during their office hours.

Tom Bates

Tuesdays 2pm – 4pm & Thursdays 10am – 12pm at ATDC Headquarters

Tom brings 20 years of experience in digital media. He founded Kudzu.com, co-founded the New Century Network, led the daily operation of Cox’s 60 local websites and ran USA TODAY’s International Edition.

You must be a member to book office hours with Tom. Click here to log in and book your appointment.

Jennifer Bonnett

Tuesdays 10:30am – 12:30pm & Wednesdays 2pm – 4pm at ATDC Headquarters
Second Friday of the Month 10am – 3pm at ThincSavannah

Jennifer Bonnett is a technology entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in information technology/software development, specializing in web and mobile technologies.

Atlanta: Savannah:

Connie Casteel

Wednesdays 9am – 11am & Thursdays 1pm – 3pm at ATDC Headquarters

Connie assists firms applying for federal SBIR/STTR awards and helps connect ATDC companies to manufacturers and MEP resources. To meet with Connie, attend one of the SBIR Circles or, as a member, you may book office hours. Click here to log in and book your appointment.

Dan Ciprari

Tuesdays 10am – 12pm & Thursdays 10am – 12pm at ATDC Headquarters

Dan Ciprari is a serial entrepreneur who has founded and/or exited companies in the information technology, nanotechnology, medical device and clean technology industries.

You must be a member to book office hours with Dan. Click here to log in and book your appointment.

Frank Moyer

Tuesdays 2pm – 3pm, Wednesdays 9am – 11am, & Thursdays 9am – 11am at ATDC Headquarters

Frank Moyer is a 20-year technology industry veteran with a track record of turning around startup companies and achieving successful exits. Most recently, Frank served as CEO for GeoIQ, a geospatial analytics company. Click here to log in and book your appointment.

Charlie Paparelli

Tuesdays 1pm – 5pm at ATDC Headquarters

Charlie Paparelli brings more than 20 years of angel investor and entrepreneur coaching experience. He began his career in a successful startup and at exit, enhanced his experience with 10 years in general management and COO roles, finally focusing on angel investing full time. Click here to log in and book your appointment.

Blake Patton

By Appointment at ATDC Headquarters

Blake Patton brings 20 years of leadership in startup, venture-backed and publicly-traded internet, software, payments and financial services technology companies.

You must be a member to book office hours with Blake. Click here to log in and book your appointment.

Chip Schooler

Second & Fourth Friday of the Month 12pm – 1pm at UGA Gwinnett
Fridays 10am – 11am at Alpharetta Circle
Every Tuesday 11am – 1pm at ATDC Headquarters
Chip Schooler is a 30-year veteran of the technology industry focused on the commercialization of technologies that can be used to solve real-world problems.

UGA Gwinnett: Alpharetta: ATDC: