Grant Wainscott is the Principal Partner at ABF Consulting. He is a seasoned global economic & community developer, business consultant and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience helping companies, communities and ecosystems grow. He brings a unique perspective to serve his clients, combining his work with startups and scaling companies, local and state government, chambers of commerce, and industry trade associations, to navigate complex growth needs with actionable strategies.

His extensive work within the clusters of Fintech, Artificial Intelligence, SportsTech, Software, Logistics & Supply Chain, Aviation, and the Creative Industries have helped generate thousands of jobs and hundreds of millions in new investment in the communities he’s served.

An international speaker and global thought leader, he has organized and participated in dozens of trade missions and cross-border initiatives in more than 30 countries. Has served on numerous boards and committees, including FinTech Atlanta, the Atlanta Esports Alliance, National Museum of Commercial Aviation, MARTA Transportation Technology Advisory Board, Tech Alpharetta, Decide Dekalb Entertainment Advisory Council, and is a passionate community advocate.

Grant is a native of Kirkland, Washington and has lived and studied on three continents. He currently calls Atlanta, Georgia home, where he lives with his family and two dogs Walter and Agnes.