💰 The Economics of AI: ROI, Costs & Scaling Reality
Executive Fireside Chat + Curated Networking
📍 Life Time Work Sandy Springs
📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
🎟 Complimentary Admission • Limited RSVP Capacity
Overview
Join Atlanta’s founders, executives, operators, investors, and technology leaders for an evening focused on the real economics of AI.
As organizations move beyond experimentation, the conversation is shifting from AI tools and demos to measurable business outcomes, implementation costs, operational efficiency, and return on investment.
This edition of Tech Series features a fireside chat with Jonathan Gonzalez, Global Controller at Microsoft, followed by a curated networking experience designed to help attendees build meaningful relationships, create strategic introductions, and leave with 1–3 valuable connections.
This is not traditional open networking. The evening is designed around high-value conversations with founders, executives, operators, investors, and technology leaders actively exploring and implementing AI.
Featured Fireside Chat
Global Controller at Microsoft
Moderated by Ethan Cortazzo
Founder & CEO, GetNetworked
Topics Include
- The real ROI of AI initiatives
- Hidden costs of implementation
- AI adoption inside modern organizations
- Automation, efficiency, and business impact
- Scaling AI beyond pilots and experimentation
- How leaders should evaluate AI investments
Event Experience
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Arrival, Introductions & Networking
Check in, grab light refreshments, and begin connecting with Atlanta founders, executives, operators, investors, and technology leaders.
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Featured Fireside Chat with Jonathan Gonzalez
A focused conversation on the economics of AI — ROI, implementation costs, adoption challenges, and what it takes to scale AI inside modern organizations.
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Curated Networking Experience
Intentional networking designed to help attendees leave with 1–3 meaningful connections, strategic introductions, and practical conversations around AI, business, and growth.
Who Should Attend
Founders, executives, investors, operators, product leaders, AI builders, technology professionals, and anyone exploring the business impact of AI.
Why Attend
✅ Gain practical insights on AI ROI and implementation
✅ Meet Atlanta’s founders, executives, operators, and investors
✅ Build meaningful business relationships
✅ Learn from a Microsoft executive responsible for global financial operations
✅ Leave with 1–3 meaningful connections and actionable insights
Tickets
Complimentary Admission • Limited RSVP Capacity
Admission includes the featured fireside chat, curated networking experience, light bites, and soft drinks.
Sponsors
Sponsored by Founder’s Legal.
Hosted by Tech Series AI, powered by GetNetworked, in partnership with Life Time Work Sandy Springs.
Get Out. Get Networked.
💰 The Economics of AI: ROI, Costs & Scaling Reality
Executive Fireside Chat + Curated Networking
📍 Life Time Work Sandy Springs
📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
🎟 Complimentary Admission • Limited RSVP Capacity
Overview
Join Atlanta’s founders, executives, operators, investors, and technology leaders for an evening focused on the real economics of AI.
As organizations move beyond experimentation, the conversation is shifting from AI tools and demos to measurable business outcomes, implementation costs, operational efficiency, and return on investment.
This edition of Tech Series features a fireside chat with Jonathan Gonzalez, Global Controller at Microsoft, followed by a curated networking experience designed to help attendees build meaningful relationships, create strategic introductions, and leave with 1–3 valuable connections.
This is not traditional open networking. The evening is designed around high-value conversations with founders, executives, operators, investors, and technology leaders actively exploring and implementing AI.
Featured Fireside Chat
Global Controller at Microsoft
Moderated by Ethan Cortazzo
Founder & CEO, GetNetworked
Topics Include
- The real ROI of AI initiatives
- Hidden costs of implementation
- AI adoption inside modern organizations
- Automation, efficiency, and business impact
- Scaling AI beyond pilots and experimentation
- How leaders should evaluate AI investments
Event Experience
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Arrival, Introductions & Networking
Check in, grab light refreshments, and begin connecting with Atlanta founders, executives, operators, investors, and technology leaders.
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Featured Fireside Chat with Jonathan Gonzalez
A focused conversation on the economics of AI — ROI, implementation costs, adoption challenges, and what it takes to scale AI inside modern organizations.
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Curated Networking Experience
Intentional networking designed to help attendees leave with 1–3 meaningful connections, strategic introductions, and practical conversations around AI, business, and growth.
Who Should Attend
Founders, executives, investors, operators, product leaders, AI builders, technology professionals, and anyone exploring the business impact of AI.
Why Attend
✅ Gain practical insights on AI ROI and implementation
✅ Meet Atlanta’s founders, executives, operators, and investors
✅ Build meaningful business relationships
✅ Learn from a Microsoft executive responsible for global financial operations
✅ Leave with 1–3 meaningful connections and actionable insights
Tickets
Complimentary Admission • Limited RSVP Capacity
Admission includes the featured fireside chat, curated networking experience, light bites, and soft drinks.
Sponsors
Sponsored by Founder’s Legal.
Hosted by Tech Series AI, powered by GetNetworked, in partnership with Life Time Work Sandy Springs.
Get Out. Get Networked.