The Circuit is home to startups, entrepreneurs, and others looking for a collaborative space to create. Below you will see some of our current members.
Adam Eskew
Adam is the owner of a local roofing company, and is now dipping his toes into the digital marketing world with his start-up agency “RoofLeads.com.”
Ben is the founder of Grow ROI, a consulting firm that helps entrepreneurs make quicker and better decisions through value proposition design, business modeling and customer discovery.
Software engineer/project manager for Philips that loves Woodstock. Always on the lookout for new business ideas that intersect technology and community.
Chuck is Co-Founder and CEO of CongruentX where he helps visionary intrapreneurs grow their companies by aligning people and technology around customer expectations
David is the business development leader for ClimeCo, an advisor, developer and transaction facilitator of environmental commodities in the renewable energy and environmental sustainability markets.
Owner of Caffeina, an energetic company that never sleeps, and with the mission to offer smart solutions for software development. I’m a software developer and a nerd for new technologies and amazing design patterns, always looking for the next new thing to create.
Erick Rivera
Erick Rivera is the founder of Balco: online business solutions. We provide online business solutions for the businesses that want an updated service experience.
Since founding VoiceoverCity in 2012, VOC Media has worked to provide quality services and resources to the Atlanta area. In 2018 our services were expanded to formally serve the needs in a variety of media and audio-visual equipment.
Greg Patten is VP of Sales/Producer for Creative Muscle Studios. Greg Patten is a creative producer and sales professional with a background in broadcast media production and marketing. Greg’s constantly looking for new ideas to tell stories and has a passion for writing scripts and collaboration with other innovators in their field of choice.
Irina, CEO/Director of Creative Muscle Studios, is a creative film director and producer. Irina’s background in theatre acting and dance as well as marketing makes her a great people director who enjoys helping businesses visually tell their stories and connect with their audience in a compelling way. Irina can help even the most camera shy individuals […]
Justin is a speaker and coach that specializes in leadership development and collaboration, helping make sure you have everyone going in the right direction and with the same vision. Whether it’s an individual leader or an entire organization, hearing Justin speak will unlock possibilities and inspire action.
Mark is Business Development Manager for Shootsa: an Australian based video startup specializing in four key offerings includingpurpose-builtilt camera kit and training, an intuitive cloud-based video management platform, professional editing service with a 24-hour turnaround and a team of on-demand camera operators by request.
Michelle is the owner Magnetize.ME, a digital marketing agency, and has expertise in search engine optimization for local business. She loves collaborating with other visionaries that enjoy pushing boundaries and building community through long term relationships with clients & colleagues.
Pat is the President/Founder of Engineering Search Partners, a civil engineer and focuses on the recruitment of Architectural, Engineering & Construction Market. He is a great asset to our community, loves getting to know people and finding ways to encourage them and add value.
Locally born and Low Country raised, Robert found his love for entrepreneurship at the young age of 15. Just a short 17 years and some blood, sweat, and tears later, he’s become recognized for his ability to quickly build and scale sales teams.
Ron is CEO of Easy Vote Solutions. His passion is taking ideas and converting them into business reality. His obsession is reducing the time it takes to get work done. There are too many routine business tasks used every day that take too much time and labor to complete. Ron has heard “this is how we […]
Thien is CEO and Co-Founder of Titan Autonomous, developers of VRdical— a MedTech VR powered platform for hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. He resides in Woodstock with his wife and two teenage children who can often be found around town peddling wares from their youth-operated small businesses.
Andy Meredith is an aspiring photographer, high school senior (Woodstock), mountain biker, lacrosse player, and eventual public speaker. He also happens to have an extra twenty-first chromosome (Down syndrome).
April Gilbert is Account Executive at Blackairplane. She has business development and sales experience and earned her degree in Business Administration and Management from Chattahoochee Technical College.
She helps individuals and business become the best versions of themselves. This may come in the form of a new, or better, web site, or coaching to break through self-imposed limitations. She specializes in helping high-performers reach their goals online.
Southern Professionals, Inc. has been a full-service brokerage firm partnering with manufacturers and retailers across the Southeast for more than three decades. We work very closely with our buyers and manufacturers to help them achieve maximum success at the following DiscountRetailers: Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Family Dollar, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Fred’s.
David Baker is a developer for Blackairplane. He hales from Cartersville, is a KSU student, a data scientist, software developer, web developer, and children's advocate.
David Bowman is Co-Founder and Creative Director at Commotion Engine. Commotion Engine helps brands, marketers, and business owners communicate and promote ideas, products, and services to target audiences through compelling videos, animation, and content.
David Leggett is Managing Partner and Lead Design at Blackairplane. Blackairplane partners with inspiring companies to craft world-class websites and apps. As product experts, they quickly deliver products that empower businesses. Blackairplane helps organizations build the right product.
Co-Owner at Half Machine; a strategic storytelling film production company. | People have sadly become pixels and algorithms. As an experienced marketer, Drew focuses on “story + film” to help brands redeem trust and move people to meaningful action. The other half? “The human element”, which is what’s missing from most business strategies.
Eric Velji is Founder of Forerunner Foods. Forerunner Foods is a local produce distributor specializing in seasonal vegetables, fruits, nuts, herbs, and more. We work with small farms in the Metro Atlanta area as well as nation-wide distributors to source all your restaurant needs.
Gabe Arronte is Development Lead at Blackairplane. Blackairplane partners with inspiring companies to craft world-class websites and apps. As product experts, they quickly deliver products that empower businesses. Blackairplane helps organizations build the right product.
Jason is the Founder of Ridgeview Digital and a remote, full stack engineer specializing in JavaScript, AngularJS, Java 8, My SQL and more. He has a wife and five kids, is fascinated by blockchain technology and interested in learning more about startups.
Co-Owner at Half Machine; a strategic storytelling film production company. | People have sadly become pixels and algorithms. As an experienced marketer, Jim focuses on “story + film” to help brands redeem trust and move people to meaningful action. The other half? “The human element”, which is what’s missing from most business strategies.
John Howard is Design Lead and Founder of Blackairplane. Blackairplane partners with inspiring companies to craft world-class websites and apps. As product experts, they quickly deliver products that empower businesses. Blackairplane helps organizations build the right product.
Founder of Canister Studio – designer, photographer and father to three kids including Andy Meredith of andymeredith.com.
Micah Neidhart
Micah Neidhart is Co-Founder and Content Strategist at Commotion Engine. Commotion Engine helps brands, marketers, and business owners communicate and promote ideas, products, and services to target audiences through compelling videos, animation, and content.
Michael Caldwell is Managing Partner at Blackairplane. Blackairplane partners with inspiring companies to craft world-class websites and apps. As product experts, they quickly deliver products that empower businesses. Blackairplane helps organizations build the right product.
Sean O’Brien is the CEO/Founder of Affordable College. Affordable College is the Marketplace Solution for Community College Success. Helping more community college students afford and attain a high-quality degree, certificate or credential.
Shalakay is a CLOUD SOFTWARE PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SPECIALIST with years of experience conceptualizing and spearheading projects, related to NetSuite as well as other SaaS and Cloud Software systems.
Will is the newest team member and a developer at Blackairplane and has years of experience in IT solutions. Will is a welcome presence at The Circuit and everyone loves his positive spirit and awesome ponytail.