Fanbase, a next-generation social media app, has become the latest up-and-coming business to move into Encore, Georgia Tech’s business growth-and-scaling hub in West Midtown. Located within The Interlock mixed-use complex on Howell Mill Road, Encore is positioned to connect companies to the resources and talent of Georgia Tech and other schools and businesses in the rapidly growing technology epicenter Atlanta has become. 

 A New Boost for Tech Startups 

Fanbase, founded by songwriter, music producer, and entrepreneur Isacc Hayes III, is dedicated to nurturing an ecosystem of innovation through partnerships with emerging startups. At Encore, startups can collaborate closely with Fanbase and Georgia Tech, leveraging their expertise and networks. This collaboration aims to accelerate tech startup growth by providing resources and opportunities to experiment, develop, and launch new products and services alongside Fanbase. A key development of the Fanbase/Encore collaboration is an innovative podcast studio available for use by tech startups and select partners. 

Encore provides cutting-edge meeting facilities including extensive areas for creative projects, state-of-the-art equipment for onboarding new Fanbase users, and conference spaces for launching new initiatives. Positioned near the Georgia Tech campus and the historically Black colleges and universities that comprise the Atlanta University Center, Encore facilitates collaboration with academic researchers and access to student talent, essential for ongoing innovation. 

Details About the Fanbase App 

Fanbase currently offers six functionalities: 

• Flickz (short-form video) 

• Fanbase Audio (social audio chat) 

• Fanbase+ (long-form video) 

• Fanbase Stories  

• Live streaming on Fanbase Live 

• Main feed photo and video upload 

Encore is managed by Georgia Advanced Technology Ventures, a Georgia Tech affiliate.