1 Million Cups
2025-07-16 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-07-23 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-07-30 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-06 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-20 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-27 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-09-03 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) and 20 more dates | Launch Fayette, 250 Peachtree Parkway, Peachtree City, GA, 30259, United States
1 Million Cups (1MC) is a national program designed for entrepreneurs to share their businesses and challenges with a supportive, community-driven audience. It’s an opportunity to showcase what you’re working on, get valuable feedback, and connect with like-minded individuals who are all about helping each other grow.

StartUp Fayette: Know Your Numbers: How to Make Smarter Business Moves Without Being a Math Whiz.
2025-08-19 17:00 - 19:00
StartUp Fayette is a monthly program featuring entrepreneurs, big thinkers and people that offer services that support new business.
Starting a small business or building a new startup company can be a huge task to tackle on your own. There are many things you will need to learn, and many skills you will have to develop. It could take months, even years, to learn everything you need in order to be successful with your new endeavor. You will not only have to dedicate time to building your business but also save some time for learning and self-development.
Building without first educating yourself and developing the necessary skills is the same as driving a car without directions to your destination. You will make a lot of wrong turns. It can be hard to find business experts will real-world experience and knowledge that are actually willing to help.
Join us at Startup Fayette and gain access to everything you need to start your small business. Get the best local training to help you build your startup and succeed in your entrepreneurial journey.

A Community Celebration and Investor Empowerment Event - NEW BOOK: Inside Secrets to Crowdfund Investing Follow Jane's Journey
2025-12-03 17:30 - 19:00
Launching the Movement to Grow a New Generation of Local Investors in Fayette County
Join the Launch Fayette & Startup Fayette community as we join bestselling author Karen Rands for an exciting and inspiring evening as she celebrates the release of her newest book — the second in the Inside Secrets Series — Inside Secrets to Crowdfund Investing. Follow Jane’s Journey: See How a New Generation Builds Wealth with Purpose, Passion, & Profit.
Meet Karen, hear the story that inspired the book, and follow Jane’s Journey — a relatable narrative woven through the book that shows how everyday people can build wealth with purpose, passion, and profit.
WED DEC 3 5:30pm to 7pm REGISTER HERE https://bit.ly/KCHbooksign2
Refreshments provided. Open to the Public – Free event. Buy your autographed book at the event. First Come First Serve, or Buy at Amazon:
What to Expect
This is more than a book signing — it’s the start of a local movement.
You’ll learn how ordinary people in our community can create extraordinary wealth by investing in entrepreneurs, innovators, and local businesses — the same way the wealthy have been doing for decades.
Whether you are:
✓ New to investing
✓ Looking to invest with more impact
✓ Seeking to diversify your portfolio
✓ Curious about how to put your money to work in smarter, more rewarding ways
…this event will introduce you to a new world of accessible investing opportunities. Pathways for education to master the skills for successful Angel and Crowdfund Investing.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Karen Rands – The Compassionate Capitalist™
She is a best-selling author, top podcast host, and industry expert in crowdfunding, angel investing, economic empowerment, and funding innovation.
Karen Rands is disrupting the status quo of investing and championing the power of democratized wealth creation—inspiring a movement where anyone can invest in entrepreneurs, build wealth, and create lasting impact.
Karen is the Launch Fayette’s Entrepreneur in Residence to provide expert counsel for member on access to capital, capital strategy, and investor readiness.
