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Big News at Groundswell: Welcoming new and old friends
Here’s your monthly dose of everything exciting happening in our community and beyond.
Groundswell Startups
July 31, 2025
July in Review
Have you met our summer interns yet? They’re crushing it in the lab, at events, and everywhere in between.
(Not pictured: Angel, probably off being awesome somewhere - classic.)
 | We’re excited to welcome back Jarin Eisenberg to our Board of Directors! As former CEO and visionary behind the Prototype Lab, her leadership and dedication have been vital to Groundswell’s growth. Welcome back, Jarin! |
 | Big welcome to Fumiko, who’s already bringing fresh energy and ideas to the space! As Groundswell’s very first Community Manager, she helped build this community from the ground up, and we’re so excited to have her back. |
Community Events & Meetups
🍻 Swell Hour - Mix and Mingle | Thursday, August 7th from 4 - 6 PM
Come mix and mingle with other community members! This month, we will be serving Pink Poodle! Sponsored by Swiftpaws.
🍲 Member Lunch | Wednesday, August 13th at 12 PM
Enjoy this month's member lunch! Catering by Carrabba's Italian Grill, Melbourne.
Sponsored by UBS Wealth Management USA
🎲 Guild Game Day | Sunday, August 17th from 11 AM - 9 PM
Join the Space Coast Adventurers Guild for their monthly Guild Game Day, where you can dive into various games like Dungeons & Dragons and more! RSVP and find game details on Meetup.
🚀 SCI: Hackathon 2025 | Friday, August 22nd to Sunday, August 24th
Join us for a multi-track hackathon in collaboration with AWS. Open to students, pros, and founders tackling real-world challenges in aerospace, agtech, gaming, and more. Register now.
👚 Sewing Club Workshop by Space Swap | Monday, August 25th from 6-9 PM
Join us for this free monthly meetup by Space Swap for textile artists of all kinds. Bring your own project, supplies, or reserve a sewing machine in advance!
Food Truck Fridays
🥪 Mouth Full of South - August 1st from 12 - 2 PM
🥙 Pita Pyramid - August 8th from 12 - 2 PM
🌮 A Pinch of Rodriguez - August 15th from 12 - 2 PM
🍔 Mouth Full of South - August 22nd from 12 - 2 PM
🍟 Just Eat - August 29th from 12 - 2 PM
Swell Spotlight
 | 🐾 SwiftPaws just brought their high-speed pet enrichment tech to the Saint Louis Zoo this time, for cheetahs! The same SwiftPaws that gets dogs zooming in backyards is also helping one of the world’s fastest animals stay active and engaged. Serious fun, taken to the next level.  |
Opportunities
Venture Atlanta 2025: Pitch Application | Apply Here
Deadline: August 8th, 2025
Tech-enabled startups with a strong Southeast presence and plans to raise capital in the next 18 months are invited to apply.
Startup of the Year Summit | Apply Here
Deadline: Rolling
Hosted by Established, this high-energy event connects top startups with investors, mentors, and corporate leaders.
 | Just Announced! This November, Groundswell will host free workshops empowering local high school students to wield AI in their future careers. This event is made possible through a partnership with the Mark Cuban Foundation and Who We Play For. |
Help us welcome our new members!
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Not sure how to get involved? Reach out at [email protected] and let’s connect!