FinTech Atlanta

💡 Ask an Advisor Spotlight 💡 We’re excited to highlight Curtis H., Managing Partner (U.S.) at Invictus Incident Response, as part of FinTech Atlanta’s Ask an Advisor (A³) program. Curtis is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with deep experience in threat intelligence, incident response, and cloud security. He’s held key roles with PwC’s Global Threat Intelligence team and Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42, and previously ran his own consultancy focused on open-source intelligence and attribution - supporting the crypto industry in uncovering fraud, tracking threat actors, and helping take down cybercriminal operations. Through Ask an Advisor, Curtis supports founders and teams navigating security, risk, and incident readiness- bringing an intelligence-led, business-aware approach to building resilience against evolving cyber threats. 👉 If you’re a founder looking for experienced guidance on security and risk, reach out to FinTech Atlanta to get connected through Ask an Advisor. 🔗 Find more info here - https://lnkd.in/ghSQgspm #AskAnAdvisor #FinTechAtlanta #AtlantaFinTech #FounderSupport #CyberSecurity CC: Ania Lackey Ian Stuttard Curtis H. Invictus Incident Response

🚨 Ahead of the World Cup: Gift Card Fraud Insights for FinTech and Payments Leaders 🚨 FinTech Atlanta is hosting a timely community event on Thursday, February 12th, at the Metro Atlanta Chamber. As major global events create opportunities for fans and businesses alike, digital fraud actors also ramp up activity- from fake promotions to scams targeting gift card balances and account credentials. Staying ahead of these risks is critical for fintech teams focused on fraud prevention, payments security, and customer trust. 👉 Join industry peers to explore emerging threats, share defensive strategies, and connect with experts thinking deeply about fraud risk as excitement builds for the World Cup. 📅 When: February 12, 2026 📍 Where: Metro Atlanta Chamber 🎟️ Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/eeHUE7nz #FinTechAtlanta #Payments #FraudPrevention #FintechCommunity #WorldCupSecurity #FightFinancialCrime CC: Amy Barbieri Berke Baydu David Anderson Rob Hadden Rick Benson Robert Skiba Ania Lackey Jonathan J O'Connor Kelly Moyer Jessica Jones

💡 Ask an Advisor Spotlight 💡 We’re excited to highlight Ravi Bijlani, Founder & CEO of KYXSTART.AI, as part of FinTech Atlanta’s Ask an Advisor (A³) program. Ravi is a tech entrepreneur and seasoned fintech operator with deep experience across digital commerce, payments, fraud prevention, and global identity. He has held leadership roles at Data Zoo, Prove Identity, Equifax, ADP, and TSYS (now Global Payments), and brings experience from multiple successful exits. He has also advised SingularKey (acquired by Ping Identity), Everyware, Privo, and Cashella. Today, Ravi is focused on the next shift in fintech trust: Agentic AI and non-human identities, where autonomous agents initiate human-not-present transactions and platforms need real-time trust signals to operate safely with minimal friction. Through Ask an Advisor, Ravi supports founders building in identity, fraud, and payments - offering practical, operator-level guidance on growth, go-to-market strategy, and scaling. 👉 If you’re a founder looking for an experienced perspective as you build, reach out to FinTech Atlanta to get connected through Ask an Advisor. 🔗 Find more info here - https://lnkd.in/ghSQgspm CC: Ania Lackey Ian Stuttard Jessica Jones Ravi Bijlani KYXSTART #AskAnAdvisor #FinTechAtlanta #AtlantaFinTech #FounderSupport

The Pinnacle Atlanta Innovation Accelerator is the first of its kind fintech investment accelerator in Georgia to be backed by a bank institution. In the midst of one of the largest bank mergers in the Southeast (with Synovus), Pinnacle Financial Partners made a bold move to partner with gener8tor and invest $100k each into 5 fintech startups in Atlanta, “Transaction Alley”. In partnership with Tarkenton, they together made a bold move to bring me in on it to select the 5 dynamic fintech startups and run alongside them for 12 weeks, plugging them into over 200 mentors, investors, and partners. I believe these founders represent the heartbeat of Atlanta! 🌆 We are an international hub with business owners from all over the world and the 2026 host of the World Cup; this is where Pagarva Inc. plugs in.  🌆 We are an emerging powerful economy of influencers and microsellers who want in on the American dream…Guala enters the chat.  🌆 We are a family centered city that tackles complex everyday hurdles, like co-parenting, with ease…Blended 🌆 We are a city of attorneys, consultants, and executives that are on the go and getting paid…Billseye, Inc. 🌆 We are a city that loves and enjoys luxury at their fingertips and we are unapologetic about it…LUXE AI This cohort looks like, sounds like, and builds like ATL! 🤏 🤏 January 29th is more than simply a Founder Showcase, it is an event to activate key players in the Atlanta ecosystem of founders, operators, investors, influencers, corporations, media and the community to move Atlanta forward as a powerful tech hub. Mayor Andre Dickens cast a vision for Atlanta and it’s up to us to write this story! In 2026, it’s time to put our money, networks, resources where it counts. The city with the world’s busiest airport (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport), that birthed the Civil Rights movement, and where over 70% of US payments are processed, deserves more. Let this event be a kick-off and a showcase of the fact that the South (ATL) doesn’t just have something to say, it has something to build and fund! Are you in? 👉 https://luma.com/PAIA25 P.S. AI didn’t write this, I did. Go me! 😁 #TransactionAlley #FintechAtlanta #Emergingtechhub

Please join us on Tuesday evening February 3 for TAG Fintech's first event of 2026! The emphasis will be on networking across Atlanta's thriving fintech ecosystem. The formal program will be light, but there's no shortage of industry topics to tackle in conversations with colleagues new and old. Thanks to our sponsors Alloy- whose lovely intown offices are the site of the event- and Alogent. See you there!   https://lnkd.in/eyk_2cMK

🚀 Founders: you don’t have to build alone. FinTech Atlanta’s Ask an Advisor (A³) program connects fintech founders with some of the most experienced operators in the ecosystem - leaders who have built, scaled, and operated real companies across payments, fintech, identity, risk, and SaaS. Whether you’re navigating go-to-market, partnerships, product strategy, growth, or scaling challenges, A³ gives you direct access to seasoned operators who can help you think clearly, move faster, and avoid common pitfalls. We’re excited to kick off a new wave of Advisor Spotlights and reintroduce this incredible group of leaders who are making themselves available to support the next generation of Atlanta fintech companies. 👉 If you’re a founder, apply on our website to get started. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ghSQgspm CC: Ania Lackey Jonathan J O'Connor Ian Stuttard Keith Hartford Steven Nigri Walter H. Ravi Bijlani Nikhil Kassetty Pramod Rao ANDY SALEMI Richard Rotondo Eric Levy Robert Daniel, MBA #AskAnAdvisor #FinTechAtlanta #AtlantaFinTech #FounderSupport #StartupLife #FinTechFounders

Congratulations to Global Payments Inc. on the successful completion of the Worldpay acquisition. A major milestone that further strengthens the company’s position as a global leader in merchant solutions. This acquisition strengthens Global Payments’ capabilities and global reach, creating new opportunities for clients and partners. A special shoutout to Heather Valentine, FinTech Atlanta Board Member, and the entire Global Payments team for the leadership and collaboration behind this milestone. Exciting momentum ahead for the broader fintech ecosystem. 👏

It's a little surreal to think we've kicked off our 10th(!!) ICBA ThinkTECH cohort, but I'm so excited to welcome these wonderful companies and their teams into our program. Learn a little more about each company here: https://lnkd.in/e7PqQvNH Crux Analytics Flatirons AI InvestiFi Onsetto Parlay Finance Socratix AI