Episode Summary

In this episode of Executive Bytes, Chris sits down with John Avery, Director of ATDC, to uncover what truly sets Georgia’s premier technology incubator apart. John shares ATDC’s 45-year mission to make Georgia the best place to launch and scale tech companies, its unique statewide mandate, and the deep industry expertise that spans health tech, fintech, robotics, sustainability, defense, and more. He opens up about the challenges founders face once they go “all in” on their startups, highlighting the power of community, peer support, and ATDC’s long-term commitment to helping entrepreneurs bridge the gap from ideation to sustainable growth. From confidential founder lunches that become lifelines, to the concrete resources ATDC provides—capital connections, Fortune 500 customer pipelines, top talent, and non-dilutive funding—John reveals how the program helps startups defy the odds with success rates far above the industry average.

🎧 Don’t miss this candid conversation that goes beyond pitch decks and dives into the real human side of entrepreneurship.

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