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She grew up in Nashville, but Partpic co-founder and CEO Jewel Burks knew her destiny lay four hours to the south on Interstates 24 and 75. “I was always looking at Atlanta as where I wanted to be,” Burks told the audience at a recent panel discussion on diversity in the local tech community for Atlanta Startup Week. “Part of the reason why I love Atlanta is that people of all colors are doing well and prospering.”

By Shirley Leung May 13, 2016 It’s a classic scene when a tech company goes public. The clapping, the ear-to-ear smiles, the confetti flowing as the Nasdaq bell is rung to mark the first day of trading. But what made Boston firm Rapid7’s initial public offering stand out was the sight of Corey Thomas at the center of the festivities.