Innovation and Entrepreneurial Strategies

University System of Georgia

Advisory Board

The USG Innovation and Entrepreneurial Strategies Advisory Board is composed of USG presidents and provosts, industry experts, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders.

  • Christopher Klaus, Founder and CEO, Fusen
  • Robert Scott, President, Albany State University
  • Benjamin Ayers, Provost, University of Georgia (Chair)
  • Sydne Smith, Chief Operating Officer, Georgia Department of Economic Development
  • Cade Joiner, Regent, University System of Georgia
  • John Fuchko, President, Dalton State College
  • Nakayla Kennedy, SGA President, Georgia Southwestern State University
  • Rahul Saxena, Director (CREATE-X), Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Steven McLaughlin, President, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
  • Avinandan (Avi) Mukherjee, Provost, Georgia Southern University