Success is measured not only by business achievements but by the positive impact we create in our communities. Through mentorship, education, and support for the arts, we strive to give back and help others succeed.
As a member of TiE Atlanta (The Indus Entrepreneurs), one of the top five TiE chapters globally, Cory serves as a CEO mentor to emerging entrepreneurs. TiE Atlanta fosters entrepreneurship from ideation to exit by providing access to mentoring, networking, and funding opportunities.
Through this role, Cory provides guidance to startup founders and business leaders on strategy, revenue growth, go-to-market execution, and scaling operations. TiE Atlanta's mission aligns perfectly with Business Propulsion Partners' commitment to helping entrepreneurs succeed through experienced mentorship and practical business advice.
Cory serves as a CEO mentor through Georgia State University's Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute (ENI), working with student entrepreneurs to develop their business ideas, refine their strategies, and navigate the challenges of building a company from the ground up.
Georgia State's ENI provides workshops, mentorship opportunities, and funding programs including LaunchGSU and the Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund. Through this mentorship, Cory helps shape the next generation of business leaders by sharing real-world insights from two decades of building and scaling companies.
Cory has been deeply involved with Kettering Success Accelerated, Atlanta's premier invitation-only executive networking organization for senior-level executives. As a four-year member, Cory has actively participated in the organization's robust agenda designed to foster professional growth, business connections, and knowledge sharing across industries and functions.
Demonstrating leadership within the organization, Cory formerly led the Sales & Marketing Special Interest Group (SIG), facilitating discussions and knowledge exchange among executive peers on revenue growth strategies, marketing innovation, customer acquisition, and sales operations excellence. This role allowed him to contribute directly to the professional development of fellow executives while staying at the forefront of industry best practices.
Kettering's focus on executive-level networking and continuous learning aligns with Business Propulsion Partners' philosophy that success comes from combining strategic thinking with peer insights and collaborative problem-solving.
Cory is a proud supporter of Conspirare, the Austin-based Grammy Award-winning professional choral organization under the artistic direction of Craig Hella Johnson. Conspirare has received twelve Grammy nominations and won the 2015 Grammy Award for Best Choral Performance for their recording The Sacred Spirit of Russia.
Conspirare is a nonprofit performing arts and music education organization that believes in the power of music to transform lives. Through live performances, recordings, and educational programs, Conspirare provides transformational musical experiences that have a deep impact on people in Central Texas and around the world.
Supporting organizations like Conspirare reflects a commitment to enriching communities through the arts, fostering creativity, and ensuring that world-class cultural experiences remain accessible to diverse audiences.
"True success is measured not only by what we achieve for ourselves, but by the positive impact we create for others. Through mentorship, education, and support for the arts, we have the opportunity to give back to the communities that have supported our own growth and to help the next generation of leaders succeed."
— Cory R. Cox, Founder