Start:ME Launches Largest Cohort

Goizueta’s Start:ME Accelerator kicked off its 2025 cohort last month, welcoming its largest cohort of entrepreneurs yet. This year, more than 300 entrepreneurs applied to be part of the program. Of that pool, the program accepted 77 ventures. These microbusinesses operate in four Atlanta communities—Clarkston, Atlanta’s Southside, East Lake, and, for the first time, Northwest Atlanta. The companies represent a diverse range of industries, including food and beverage, education, and arts and culture. Many of these businesses are home based, some are part time, and others full time.

Since 2013, the Start:ME program has helped more than 500 entrepreneurs in underserved communities in Metro Atlanta start and grow resilient microbusinesses by providing business knowledge, mentorship, and access to capital. Collectively, previous Start:ME businesses will generate more than $20 million in annual revenue this year.

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