John Waddy

Pilot in Command

John Waddy

As CEO of Business CoPilots, John serves as the Pilot in Command for all client engagements and he is the primary facilitator for all team retreats. John began his career working for big companies like IBM and MSL Group where he gained expertise in technology, marketing, and finance. After several years in these big corporations, John grew frustrated with the internal politics and slow decision making of big companies so he left for the adventure of entrepreneurship. Since then, John has gained a variety of business experience:

Current Companies

• TwentySix2 Marketing (digital marketing agency)
• Business CoPilots (business growth advisors)
• Commercial Real Estate Investment Partnerships

Companies Sold

• Atlanta INtown Paper (local newspaper)
• Island Getaway (vacation home rental business)

Board Service

• Entrepreneurs’ Organization
• Atlanta Interactive Marketing Association
• Druid Hills Golf Club

Training

• Business Mastery – Tony Robbins 
• E-myth Mastery Program
• Entrepreneurs Organization Moderator Training
• Speakeasy Communications Speaker Training

Speaking Events

• Business Marketing Association
• Entrepreneurs Organization
• New York Gift Show
• Online Marketing Summit
• Search Engine Strategies
• Technology Association of Georgia
• Women’s Economic Development Agency

Education

• B.A. in Marketing, Georgia State University, Summa Cum Laude
• M.S. in Technology Management, Mercer University, Magna Cum Laude