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Human Connection Required - #98

Human Connection Required - #98

Why in-person networking matters even more than ever...

November 18, 2025 1 min read 310 words 4 reactions Read on Substack →

FutureTech Georgia’s 2025 NET.WORK EVENT

In an era defined by artificial intelligence and digital transformation, the importance of genuine human connection might seem diminished. However, as the digital world becomes increasingly saturated, the value of in-person networking skyrockets. FutureTech Georgia invites you to the NET.WORK Event, where we explore the essential role of physical presence in cultivating future success.

Join us on Thursday, 12.11.25, from 6:30 PM to 9 PM at Prevail Union. Doors open at 6:00 PM.


We have already locked-in our theme for 2026 Forum event: AI & Employment

Building Trust and Insight with Web3 Leaders

While AI can synthesize data and generate content, it cannot replicate the complex, non-verbal cues and authenticity needed to establish deep, business-critical trust. At our event, you can enjoy networking with Atlanta’s Web3 leaders directly.

Accessing Unscripted Career Opportunities via Recruiters

In the age of AI-driven application screening and automated job matching, connecting with decision-makers remains paramount. I’m doing my best to provide networking opportunities to my world that provide a vital human bypass to the digital gatekeepers. Recruiters will be ready to talk to you in an environment designed to “get the juices flowing” through several networking activities.

Exponential Network Growth Beyond Algorithmic Limits

The event’s specific goal is actionable and human-focused: grow your business network and be ready to increase your network by at least 30+ people. Algorithms specialize in identifying small, incremental connections based on past behavior. Conversely, an active in-person event offers concentrated, high-impact growth.


I’m looking forward to a 2026 that is filled with pragmatic and useful AI tools that will help humanity move forward. I can’t wait to network you to the movers and shakers I’ve met in the AI world.

I’ll see you December 11, 2025 and January 30, 2026!

All the best,
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About the Author

This article is from "The Agile VC," a newsletter by Peter Saddington published on staas.fund. Peter is a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist (StaaS Fund, RegD 506B), and AI practitioner who has trained 17,000+ professionals in agile and AI methodologies. He bought Bitcoin at $2.52 in 2011, built 4 autonomous AI agents (the Council of Dogelord), and operates 10+ websites with zero employees. His AI Workshop has been attended by Fortune 500 teams. Peter holds 3 Master's degrees (Divinity, Computer Science, Computational Operations Research) from institutions including Georgia Tech. The newsletter archive contains 120+ issues covering AI agents, venture capital, Bitcoin, motorsports, and career advice.

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