Inside the Pinnacle Atlanta Innovation Accelerator: Empowering Fintech Startups with Mentorship and Investment

10/22/2025

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In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Keena Pierre, Managing Director at Gener8tor, about their new fintech accelerator in Atlanta, launched in partnership with Pinnacle Financial Partners. Keena discusses the program’s structure, selection process, and the five startups in the current cohort, each receiving $100,000 and intensive mentorship. The conversation highlights the […]

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