An incubator designed to support startups with the necessary tools to launch and scale successfully. Launch Fayette is nurturing local startups by providing comprehensive education programs, guidance and mentorship, and a collaborative environment to transform ideas into exciting ventures.
Launch Fayette inspires entrepreneurs with the education and support they need to launch successful businesses. Our approach combines physical spaces and access to a wealth of resources, creating a talented community who contribute to Fayette's local economy.
Steve is an industry leader with 40+ years in innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development. He served as Executive Director of Georgia Centers of Innovation, aiding industries with technical expertise and contributing to Georgia’s selection as the #1 State for Business for 7 consecutive years. In the private sector, he’s worked for aerospace industry leaders, supported the development of notable aircraft including the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, and founded two companies. He is now Treasurer of AIAA and member of Board of Trustees, and has received high honors including the Red Dot Design Award.
Amy has 30+ years of executive administrative experience in the public sector, spanning finance, marketing, planning, strategy, and IT. Her tenure at The Coca-Cola Company included supporting their top executives in marketing and financial operations. She’s also worked for Mercedes Benz and event planning. Currently pursuing an Event Management and Design certificate, Amy is a member of several organizations, a Licensed Realtor® in Georgia, notary, and was named 2019-2020 American Beauties Woman of the Year.
Cindy Webb obtained her Associates Accounting Degree from Brunel College, and has 32 years experience in the banking industry. She has managed loan departments across five Georgia counties. Cindy earned Employee of the year in 1996. She and was promoted to Assistant Vice President in 2008. Cindy was awarded American Institute of Banking number one certificate in Consumer Lending and she spearheaded the conversion team with a large bank in Georgia. She is involved with her church and teaches the 3-4 year old Sunday Nursery.
Nini Baiamonte is a multi-cultural and experienced Business Administration professional. Her diverse work experience includes the education field, customer service and sales, office administration, and human resources in multiple organizations. Nini graduated in 2008 from the University of Sucre, Colombia and later earned a specialization in Commercial Logistics at the University Jorge Tadeo Lozano in 2012. After a 10-year break from work to relocate from a foreign country and start a family, she graduated in 2024 from Southern Crescent Technical College as a Human Resource Specialist. Full of dreams and highly motivated, she is eager to serve the Fayette County startup community.
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Business incubator inspiring Fayette County’s students and entrepreneurs to learn and launch innovative ideas, from startup to success.
No person will be excluded from participation in Launch Fayette on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information in any of its educational programs, employment practices, or other services and activities.
