CREATE‑X Startup Lab helps students build entrepreneurial confidence by learning how to navigate uncertainty, test assumptions, and develop sound judgment.

Olufisayo “Fisayo” Omojokun, Georgia Tech associate dean in the College of Computing, found new energy in teaching through CREATE‑X, where open‑ended entrepreneurship equips students to confidently navigate uncertainty and solve real‑world problems.

Alison Sizer, a former Apple and Nike strategist turned founder of Growth Impact, now mentors CREATE‑X startups by helping them deepen customer understanding, refine value propositions, and build pathways to growth through her global innovation network.

Design, Build, Launch: New CS Capstone Turns Students into Entrepreneurs

Dec 16, 2025

From zero to working prototype in just four months, students in the College of Computing’s new entrepreneurial Junior Design Capstone tackle real-world problems with guidance from startup mentors.

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Teaching and Entrepreneurship Shape Computing Grad’s Experience

Dec 02, 2025

Oluwatooni “Tooni” Alade, a graduating computer science (CS) student, has spent her college years exploring technology through a variety of lenses: teaching foundational courses, interning at leading tech companies, and pursuing her entrepreneurial ambiti

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Jim Pope Fellow Comes Full Circle as an Educator and Entrepreneur

Jul 17, 2025

Candace Washington, a seasoned construction professional and Georgia Tech alumna, leveraged her experience and the Jim Pope Fellowship to launch a workforce platform, teach entrepreneurship, and mentor future innovators in construction and engineering.

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Four Startup Lab Students Selected for 2025 Immersive Cohort at SXSW

Apr 04, 2025

Four Georgia Tech students—Alex Aridgides, Shinhai Chen, Varuni Chopra, and Christie Peng—have been selected for the 2025 immersive cohort at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, where they will refine their innovations and network with industry le

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Shape the Future: Apply to Startup Launch by March 17

Feb 21, 2025

CREATE-X invites Georgia Tech students, faculty, alumni, and researchers to apply for the 2025 Startup Launch program by March 17, to access workshops, mentorship, and startup support, including $5,000 in seed funding and $150,000 in in-kind services.

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College Expands Partnership with CREATE-X to Double Down on Entrepreneurship Curriculum

Feb 17, 2025

Entrepreneurship is on the rise in the College of Computing, with student interest in startup-driven education hitting record highs.

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Deep Startups with S.K. Sharma: Transforming Music With AI and Data Science

Jan 27, 2025

CREATE-X will host a Deep Startups fireside chat featuring S.K. Sharma, former chief analytics and AI officer at Universal Music Group, on Jan. 30, focusing on startup development in the music industry.

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