ATLANTA (March 5, 2024) – The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is proud to announce that Marc Gorlin has been selected as the newest inductee into the Technology Hall of Fame. Gorlin will be honored at the Georgia Technology Summit on March 28 at the Signia Hotel in Atlanta.
Sponsored by PwC US since its inception in 1993, the Technology Hall of Fame of Georgia includes a long list of visionaries, including technology industry leader Tom Noonan, Georgia Gov. Zell Miller, and CNN founder Ted Turner.
“Marc Gorlin, a remarkable business leader and the driving force behind Roadie, has made significant contributions to revolutionizing the logistics industry,” stated Kevin Kelly, PwC Atlanta Office Managing Partner. “It is an honor to welcome him into the Technology Hall of Fame of Georgia. Marc’s innovative spirit exemplifies the thriving tech community in Georgia, inspiring future leaders in the industry.”
As the founder and CEO of Roadie, a groundbreaking crowdsourced delivery platform launched in 2014, Gorlin has revolutionized the delivery industry. Notably, Roadie became a wholly-owned subsidiary of UPS in 2021, further solidifying its position in the industry. Prior to his venture with Roadie, Marc co-founded Kabbage Inc., a company specializing in providing working capital to small and medium-sized businesses. The company’s success led to its acquisition by American Express in 2020.
“Georgia is a key piece of the magic that created Roadie, Kabbage and the other companies I’ve helped found. Georgia is the pot in which the rest of the ingredients simmer,” said Gorlin. “There’s nowhere like this state, this tech community, when it comes to making something out of nothing and getting it to grow. Our community nurtures its own.”
Additionally, Gorlin played a pivotal role as co-founder and chairman of VerticalOne Corporation, a content personalization service that was acquired by S1 Corporation for an impressive $166 million. In 1996, he was a co-founder and original board member of Pretty Good Privacy (PGP). Marc’s leadership was instrumental in launching PGP and overseeing its financing, growth, and eventual sale to Network Associates in 1997. He’s a graduate of the University of Georgia and continues to pay it forward to his community.
“We’re thrilled to honor Marc Gorlin, as he has established himself as a highly successful entrepreneur in Atlanta during this transformational time by driving our technology industry forward,” said TAG’s President & CEO, Larry K. Williams. “His impact on our ecosystem is profound, as evident by his record of launching multiple startups with successful acquisitions. Marc is more than deserving to be in the Georgia Technology Hall of Fame.”
Gorlin will officially be inducted in a ceremony at the Georgia Technology Summit, followed by a panel discussion with his fellow Technology Hall of Fame members, Kyle Porter, founder of Salesloft, and David Cummings of Atlanta Ventures. To learn more about previous Technology Hall of Fame of Georgia inductees, please visit www.tagonline.org/georgia-technology-hall-of-fame.
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About the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and Georgia Technology Summit
TAG drives innovation among Georgia’s technology community, inspires tech leaders, and fosters inclusivity through four foundational pillars: connect, promote, influence and educate.
TAG serves more than 30,000 members statewide through regional chapters in Metro Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Macon/Middle Georgia, and Savannah. TAG hosts more than 100 events each year and serves as an umbrella organization for 20 professional societies.
The Georgia Technology Summit is the preeminent conference highlighting innovation and leaders driving the Southeast tech community and global economy presented by the TAG. To register for this year’s conference, visit GeorgiaTechnologySummit.com.
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