Startup Community Initiative Launches to Solidify the Southeast as the New Epicenter for Emerging Technology Companies

Start-Opia Offers Platform to Search, Connect and Promote the Southeast's Scaling Startup Ecosystem

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Jun 03, 2014, 06:00 ET

ATLANTA, June 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Spurred by dramatic fundraising growth, new incubator development, increased startup launches, successful exit strategies and unprecedented innovation, key players in the Atlanta community rally together today to announce the launch of a new online resource called Start-Opia.

Start-Opia curates a prolific community of startups, capitalists, experts and influencers from Atlanta and the greater Southeast region with the purpose of sharing ideas and further fostering a technology prowess that follows the path set by the country's leading entrepreneurial engine, Silicon Valley. Initiatives such as Atlanta Technology Village, Atlanta Tech Angels and Georgia Tech's ATDC, among several others, have driven the area's recent momentum.

"Start-Opia is not our answer to Silicon Valley's success. Instead, it's a digital platform to corral our rapidly expanding, but historically fragmented community. It fosters cohesion and features innovation within the region's startup world," notes Dean Trevelino, co-founder of Start-Opia and Trevelino/Keller.

Adds Co-founder Genna Keller, "In the same way that Atlanta has 'acquired' a growing portion of California's film and entertainment business, we have transferred this trend to the technology spectrum. The Southeast is the new epicenter for emerging B2B and B2C companies."

Start-Opia functions as an information ecosystem, housing a media portal comprised of digital, radio and multimedia clips as well as a database for capitalists, entrepreneurs and influencers located within the Southeast. Through Start-Opia's directories, startups can identify potential sources of capital, engage influencers and advisers who specialize in growth assistance during various stages of business development and remain apprised of the top community networking events. For more information on Start-Opia, please visit www.start-opia.com.

About Start-Opia
Start-Opia is an information ecosystem designed to expedite the search for startups, capitalists, experts and organizations, a media platform to promote this ecosystem and in inclusive mindset to encourage collaboration among any and all entities committed to the startup movement. Developed and managed by Trevelino/Keller in partnership with startup, investment, institutional and service communities, Start-Opia today features a company- and content-rich portal, blog, news feed, tv library and radio channel with new initiative and strategic partnerships planned for the fall. Companies are encouraged to visit www.start-opia.com to become a part of the movement.

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