Founders Forum
Hobby or Business?
Is My Idea Worth Pursuing?
Join us for the inaugural Founders Forum featuring Scott Grimes, founder and former CEO of Cardlytics. Drawing on his experience building one of Atlanta's leading technology companies, Scott will lead a conversation exploring one of the biggest questions every maker and aspiring entrepreneur faces: Is my idea simply a hobby, or could it become a business?
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Decatur Makers
7:00PM
Open to the public
ABOUT THE FORUM
Founders Forum is a new speaker series from Decatur Makers connecting makers, creators, and aspiring entrepreneurs with experienced founders who have successfully built businesses.
Each forum explores a timely topic through practical insights, real-world experiences, and audience conversation. Whether you're just beginning to explore an idea or already building something, Founders Forum is designed to help you think bigger and move forward with confidence.
FEATURED SPEAKER
Scott Grimes
Founder & Former CEO, Cardlytics
Scott Grimes founded Cardlytics and helped grow it into one of Atlanta's leading technology companies. In addition to his entrepreneurial background, Scott is an electrical engineer, technology enthusiast, and experienced mentor with interests in artificial intelligence, 3D printing, home automation, and helping innovators turn ideas into reality.
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN
In this session, you'll explore:
In this session, you'll explore:
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How to recognize whether an idea has real potential
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Questions to ask before investing significant time or money
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The difference between making something people like and building something people will buy
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Common challenges first-time entrepreneurs face
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Audience Q&A and discussion