Tampa accelerator program Tampa Bay Wave has appointed Jay Powers to the newly created COO role.
Linda Olson, the Wave’s CEO and founder, said Powers’ extensive military background and leadership development will support the organization in its mission to drive innovation and support the local startup community.
Powers has coached more than 150 executive leaders, according to a release.
“Jay’s unwavering commitment to optimizing organizational performance and unleashing the potential of our team members perfectly aligns with our mission,” Olson said in the release.
The COO role also includes leading strategic initiatives, including the Wave’s new HealthTech|X Accelerator and LatinTech Accelerator.
“The addition of Jay to Tampa Bay Wave’s esteemed leadership team will fulfill a critical role in driving our organization’s growth and success,” stated Santo Cannone, Tampa Bay Wave board chair, in the release.
Tampa Bay Wave recently opened a space in St. Petersburg.
