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From AURP’s Park Post . . . One Text With TUFF CEO Kevin Byrne

By June 16, 2025No Comments

Kevin Byrne

TUFF President and CEO, Kevin Byrne

For this week’s “One Text With . . . “, we’re excited to present Kevin Byrne, President and Chief Executive Officer of The University Financing Foundation (TUFF).

Vickie: “Hi Kevin – what’s an exciting new project or development you’re working on at TUFF?”

Kevin: Thanks, Vickie – always great to hear from you. Right now, our work is centered on strengthening the communities where we live, work, play, and learn. In Atlanta, that means daily engagement at Tech Square, supporting the city’s vision to grow beyond being just the startup capital of the South. We often say that every innovation district needs at least one person who wakes up thinking about how to connect people – but at Tech Square, it’s everyone’s job. We bring that same mindset wherever we go – whether it’s the Hot Metal Campus in Pittsburgh or beyond. While we may own buildings, our real mission is building trust. Because when relationships are strong, knowledge flows, discovery happens, and communities grow.”

Vickie: “Thank you Kevin – so well said about trust and relationships in building our communities of innovation!”