Newsletter Edition #1227: Charlotte Has Built Its Own Fintech Corridor. Is Atlanta Paying Attention?
Another FinTech-focused newsletter blast to get you through this Wednesday...
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The Big Headline: National and International FinTech startups from Charlotte’s RevTech Labs accelerator are in Atlanta for Atlanta Fintech Week, putting their companies in front of new investors, customers, and corporate partners.
Charlotte has built its own unique FinTech identity beyond its banking giants over the years, making it a unique place to grow a new crop of startups.
Atlanta has Transaction Alley. Charlotte has the banks...and a growing FinTech-focused network. More on Charlotte's FinTech scene here.
Startup To Watch: Trillions of dollars gets moved each year through Zelle, Venmo, and Cash App. And traditionally, none of those transactions get users any cashback, points, or rewards. The team behind Atlanta-based HotSaus doesn't think it has to be that way...so they are building an alternative to give people cash while helping businesses create more loyal followings.
Community News: There's something for everyone this October. FinTech events. Climate-focused tech chats. Pitch events in front of national VCs.
We've curated the top 9 events — from Atlanta to Memphis to Eastern Tennessee — that need to be on your calendar if you are a founder, investor, or tech ecosystem builder.
Get the full list of upcoming events here.
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Upcoming Deadlines
Featured Events
- ATL AI Build Night Kickoff with Lovable: Oct 1
- HR Excellence Awards Gala: Oct 8
- Avant South: Oct 12
- Startup Mountain Summit: Oct 12
- Venture Atlanta: Oct 14-15
- DelTech Memphis: Oct 14-16
- Venture135 Charlotte: Nov 19-20
Job Openings
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- Out-of-town VCs coming to Venture Atlanta
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Word On The Street…
- Innovate Charlotte and LaunchCLT joining together as single organization
- Delta, Wheels Up announce partnership with Endeavor Southeast
- Atlanta's Hello Robot receives NIH grant for its robots that support those with early Alzheimer’s dementia
- Want to pitch other broadcast, print journalists? 60 Sec Pitch Fest is coming back in Atlanta
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