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Keller to lead US university Georgia Institute of Technology’s investments

The foundation backs Georgia Institute of Technology's spinouts in areas including medtech, robotics, AI, marketplaces and defence.


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Keller to lead US university Georgia Institute of Technology’s investments

The foundation backs Georgia Institute of Technology's spinouts in areas including medtech, robotics, AI, marketplaces and defence.

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