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GCN Investor Conference in Newport Beach, CA
OCT 15 · NEWPORT BEACH, CA
LIVE EVENT
Atlanta's engineering anchor, with exceptional depth in fintech and supply chain technology.
The Georgia Institute of Technology is a large engineering-focused public university and the primary technical talent source for Atlanta's economy.
Atlanta has an unusual concentration of payments and financial technology infrastructure — a substantial share of US card transactions is processed by companies headquartered in the region — and Georgia Tech supplies much of that industry's engineering base.
The Advanced Technology Development Center, established in 1980, is among the oldest university incubators in the United States and has supported a large number of Georgia companies. CREATE-X focuses specifically on getting students to found companies before they graduate.
Atlanta's cost base and airport connectivity make it practical for companies serving national markets.
Georgia Tech's founder output concentrates in financial technology, logistics and supply chain software, and industrial technology — closely mirroring Atlanta's own industrial base. The university's engineering alumni are heavily represented across the southeastern technology sector.
Atlanta's investor base includes Atlanta Ventures, TTV Capital with a fintech focus, Fulcrum Equity Partners, and BIP Ventures, supported by an active regional angel community.
GCN’s global network includes millions of startups and founders and a broad community of investors, creating opportunities to discover potential connections across university communities.
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