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The Tech Czar of Atlanta: Building a Top 5 Tech Hub with Donnie Beamer

The Tech Czar of Atlanta: Building a Top 5 Tech Hub with Donnie Beamer

Update: 2025-06-18
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In this episode of Lab Rats to Unicorns, John Flavin is joined by Donnie Beamer, Atlanta’s first-ever Senior Technology Advisor, appointed by Mayor Andre Dickens. Donnie brings a unique blend of experiences—as an entrepreneur, investor, corporate innovator, and civic leader—making him the perfect connector for Atlanta’s growing innovation ecosystem. 

From launching an AI-driven robotic bartender startup to leading new growth initiatives at Cox Communications, Donnie’s career has spanned entrepreneurship, tech, and economic development. Now, in his role with the City of Atlanta, he’s helping shape the region’s future by uniting startups, corporations, universities, and investors to fuel Atlanta’s rise as a national tech hub. 

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The Tech Czar of Atlanta: Building a Top 5 Tech Hub with Donnie Beamer

The Tech Czar of Atlanta: Building a Top 5 Tech Hub with Donnie Beamer