Atlanta Startup Community
Founders Network aims to connect Atlanta-based founders to a global network of resources. Our mentorship program provides founders and their startups with full-lifecycle support, whether you’re a first-time or serial founder. Founders Network provides peer to peer mentoring for our members along with access to critical startup resources.
Nominee Preview Q&A
A live Zoom for nominated founders: how Founders Network works, what happens next, and open Q&A.
Upcoming Atlanta events
No Atlanta events open to guests are on the calendar right now. The Nominee Preview Q&A above is the best way to meet us, or browse every upcoming Founders Network event.
Our Local Leadership Team
Ex Biochemist/Immunologist, went into a career in IT and consultancy, finishing with 10 years working around Investment Banking. 2 startups through there, both service businesses. Sold one, closed the second. After having a midlife crisis and co-founding Tripwire Interactive, four of us bootstrapped the company, ran it through just over 17 years, making it one of the premier privately-owned video game developers and publishers in the industry. For fun, talk to me about Rugby (I'm English and a Bath supporter), Skiing, food and drink - and now Atlanta United.
The Atlanta startup scene
Atlanta's startup ecosystem is valued at $40 billion by Startup Genome, above the $25 billion global average.
Startup Genome reports $776 million in seed and Series A funding from mid-2023 through 2025 and $23 billion in exit value from 2021 to 2025. The city's research universities, including Georgia Tech and Emory, supply a steady stream of technical talent.
Founders Network in Atlanta
Founders Network is a peer mentorship community for tech startup founders. Membership is selective and by invitation, and founders request an invitation to join.
Members get mentorship from other founders, chapter events, and introductions to investors and to founders across a global network. The Atlanta chapter is run by volunteer member leaders, shown on this page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta a good place to start a startup?
Startup Genome values Atlanta's ecosystem at $40 billion, with $23 billion in exit value from 2021 to 2025, both above global averages.
How do I meet other founders in Atlanta?
Founders Network members meet at chapter events and through peer mentorship with other founders. Upcoming Atlanta chapter events are listed on this page.
What startup events are in Atlanta?
Founders Network hosts chapter events for founders in Atlanta, and the upcoming ones are listed on this page.
How do I join Founders Network in Atlanta?
Membership is selective and by invitation. You can request an invitation and our team will review it.
Get an invitation to the community.
Founders Network is an invite-only peer mentorship community for tech startup founders. Drop your email — we'll take it from there.
No spam. We review every request individually.