Georgia State University

Entrepreneur / Investor / Ecosystem Builder

Square One Startup School is an online learning community for overlooked first-time tech startup founders looking to reach the next milestone in their startup journey.

Square One Startup School

Managing Director

Surthrive is a marketing consultancy on a mission to accelerate economic development by helping small businesses build capacity to scale.

Surthrive

Founder

Led VentureWell’s Stage Zero program on the early stage innovators team working to provide equal access to underrepresented student innovators and underserved institutions across the US

VentureWell

Program Officer

Outlander Labs

Partner

Be the face of Atlanta Tech Village as a community representative advocating for diverse perspectives and inclusive work environments while leading the design and implementation of the local diversity and inclusion strategy including programs, events, and digital campaigns.

• Created, designed and implemented the first diversity and inclusion strategy including programs, events, and digital campaigns 
• Lead a Pre-Accelerator program for startups led by women and people of color which generated over $860K+ in seed investments and $2.5M+ in revenue to date. 
• Created program curriculum and scheduled mentors, advisors, and speakers to run workshops on building a sustainable startup
• Ensured startup success by tracking key metrics and facilitating connections with VCs, Accelerators, and Partners 
• Secured $30K in Program Sponsorships

Atlanta Tech Village

Diversity and Inclusion Program Manager

• Created and implemented social media strategy for the Authority
• Facilitated social media campaigns for large scale events including Shaky Knees, Shaky Beats, SweetWater 420 Fest, and more. 
• Developed and managed content for social media editorial calendars
• Rebranded the company's internal blog publication 
• Successfully executed e-mail blast campaigns 
• Assisted with Authority brand campaigns
• Created graphics, video production, and other creative tasks for internal and external customers

Georgia World Congress Center Authority

Communications Assistant

Event Tent is a multi-sided marketing platform that connects event goers and event producers in real-time. Our mobile application facilitates co-creation marketing that increases awareness to maximize attendance the day of an event. Event Tent is ultimately revolutionizing event discovery through visual influence.

Event Tent

Chief Executive Officer

• Booked executive suites for large scale sporting events and stadium concerts at the Georgia Dome
• Prepared sales reports, requests for proposals, contracts, etc. at the Georgia Dome
• Assist the Sales Executive and the Executive Assistant with the maintenance of event files and
preparation of customer correspondence
• Gained a complete understanding of the roles of the departments within the Georgia Dome (including
Security, Ticket Office, Building Services, Engineering, Merchandising, Event Services, Executive
Services and Accounting)

Sales Executive Assistant

I previously worked as the Around Atlanta Director for Campus Events, a student programming department for Georgia State University.

• Managed a budget of $100,000
• Planed and facilitated large-scale events in the metro Atlanta area for 37,000 students
• Negotiated and contracted several venues, festivals, and special events
• Developed marketing strategies that reach the diverse student body of Georgia State University

Around Atlanta Director

I previously worked as the Co-Director of Special Events with Spotlight Programs Board, the largest student programming organization for Georgia State University.

• Managed a budget of $78,500
• Supervised ten committee members on planning and producing monthly events
• Coordinated and execute events for 37,000 students
• Negotiated and contracted several artists, comedians, and dancers to perform at events
• Worked with graphic designer and public relations directors to develop advertising materials
• Developed marketing strategies that reach the diverse student body of Georgia State University

Justin McLeod