
Startup Atlanta’s mission is to introduce, connect, support, and expand the entrepreneurial ecosystem within the greater Atlanta region to bolster the creation of jobs, companies and wealth.
They serve growth-focused entrepreneurs in the Atlanta region who are focused on scaling their business. As a neutral non-profit, their only interest is in seeing their startup community thrive.
Kylan Kester is the Community Coordinator at Startup Atlanta.
As entrepreneur, consultant and startup ecosystem builder, he leverages marketing strategy and design thinking methodologies to help accelerate inclusive innovation for universities, startups, small and medium businesses, and enterprise companies.
Connect with Kylan on LinkedIn.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- 2020 Startup Ecosystem Guide
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