Larry Stewart

About Larry Stewart

Larry E. Stewart is a seasoned digital technology and product leader who marries his love of innovation and executive coaching with his passion for community revitalization. This marriage of technology and community has endured from its start at his alma mater, Georgia Tech, through to his current tenures on over 10 nonprofit and agency boards.Since then, he has built a reputation for being a people connector and, in his words, a ‘community capitalist’ who looks beyond normal business activity and focuses on solutions that achieve successful outcomes in business or social arenas.Today, Larry serves as Executive Director of the West Hollowell Foundation, a Community QB organization focused on prioritizing neighborhood voice in the revitalization efforts in the Almond Park & Carey Park communities on Atlanta’s Westside. He also serves as Managing Director of E-StreetTeam, a consultancy that provides neighborhood revitalization consulting services to a clientele that spans tech startups, public service, local infrastructure, and retail industries. His clients count on his ability to create and implement strategic plans built upon proprietary & industry innovation or new & emerging business verticals.Larry’s volunteer work in Atlanta’s Westside is notable. Currently, he serves as Chair of the Atlanta Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners & Operations Committee as well as a member on its Real Estate and Finance/Audit Committees. He has led this $500M organization through its most recent 5 Year Strategic Planning process and executive searches for its entire C-Suite. He also serves as a Board Director on 9 additional Atlanta Housing Affiliate Boards, the most important of which is the Atlanta Urban Development Corporation where he serves on its Investment Committee. He also serves as a Grove Park Foundation Board Director and Governance Committee Member, WABE Advisory Council Member, Atlanta Civic Collaboratory Member, Church Deacon, and a Class of 2024 Leadership Atlanta alumnus.Skills include: 5 years of Executive & Board leadership 15 years of Digital Product Development leadership 15 years of Account Management experience 12 years of Consulting experience 10 years of Tech Startup experience 8 years of Public Sector experience 5 years of Startup Mentorship & Executive Coaching experience Experienced in developing & implementing Strategic Plans, Product Roadmaps & Growth StrategiesInterests: Affordable Housing, Community Engagement, International Travel, World Football, Snowboarding, Table Tennis, True Crime Documentaries

Experience

1. Executive Director

   West Hollowell Foundation

   Jul 2024 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Leading new nonprofit focused on revitalization of 2 Westside Neighborhoods - Almond Park and Carey Park- Focused on delivering on projects supported by the community without displacing legacy residents

Education

• Harvard Business School Executive Education

  Driving Nonprofit Performance and Innovation

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  Bachelor's, Electrical Engineering

  1991 — 1996

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  Master's, Industrial Engineering

  1996 — 1998

Skills

• Program Management
• Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Team Building
• Strategic Planning
• Business Intelligence
• Agile Project Management
• Product Management
• Sales
• Social Media Marketing
• Mobile Application Development
• Marketing
• Process Improvement
• Start-Ups
• Leadership
• Management Consulting
• Business Analysis
• Business Strategy
• Analysis
• Consulting
• Business Process Improvement
• Project Management
• Crm
• Integration
• Sdlc
• Change Management
• Business Development
• Saas
• Visio