Atlanta Startup Convos : September Meetup

Summer is coming to an end and there’s no better way to wrap it up than hearing amazing founders talk about their startups. This September, we had our fifth Atlanta Startup Convos of 2021!

Every 6-8 weeks, Atlanta Ventures hosts an Atlanta Startup Convos Meetup. Three early stage startups shared their 7 minute story of how they started, how they are monetizing, and how they are scaling.

We kicked off the morning with virtual Breakout Room networking sessions. The question to get everything going was “If you were to start a startup right now, what would it be?”

This month’s presenter lineup was stellar: Lauren Longo, Co-Founder and CEO of Talli; Thibault Corens, Co-Founder and CTO of Presso; Paula Coleman, COO of Influur.

Talli

Talli is working to reduce the mental burden of caregiving for ALL caregivers. With the Talli Baby Tracker, users can log feedings, diapers, sleep, and more with the touch of a button — tracked via the Talli Baby app and even hands-free through Alexa integration. Talli is currently focused on infant care but is planning to expand to senior care, chronic condition care, special needs, and more.

“For me, staying connected to the why of the business has really been the key to persevering.”— Lauren Longo, Co-Founder and CEO of Talli

Presso

Presso is a robot that can clean, press, and disinfect clothing in under five minutes — 360x faster than typical dry-cleaning. Combining patent-pending stretch AI technology with pressurized steam and cleaning liquids, Presso delivers industry-standard dry-cleaning quality while reducing carbon footprint by 65-93%.

“We want to make it as easy to clean your clothes as it is to charge your phone.”— Thibault Corens, Co-Founder and CTO of Presso

Influur

Influur simplifies the influencer marketing process end-to-end. On the Influur app, users sign up as a brand, influencer, or creator and create a profile. Brands search with specific keywords for the creator they need; both sides can see transparent reviews and reliability ratings. Influur also acts as a third-party payment processor with a fast turnaround upon job completion.

“We are the only marketplace that combines social media, payments, and a professional network.”— Paula Coleman, COO of Influur