Leadership Team
// The leadership team driving Georgia's emerging technology transformation across 159 counties.
Tony Erwin
President & Founder
Tony Erwin is the President of FutureTech Georgia and owner of Skyrocket Financial Solutions, a Georgia-based financial technology consulting firm specializing in digital asset compliance and blockchain-based financial products. Tony Erwin serves as Georgia's official representative to the United States Blockchain Coalition, providing input on federal blockchain policy that affects Georgia businesses, and holds an ambassadorship with the Global Blockchain Business Council — connecting Georgia's business community to international blockchain governance and standards initiatives.
Tony Erwin brings over 15 years of financial services experience to FTGA's strategic direction, including expertise in regulatory compliance for digital asset platforms, tokenized securities, and decentralized finance protocols serving enterprise clients across the southeastern United States.
According to FTGA membership data, Tony Erwin's blockchain industry connections have helped FutureTech Georgia establish partnerships with financial institutions, compliance technology vendors, and digital asset exchanges operating in the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Peter Saddington
Vice President & Founder
Peter Saddington is the Vice President of FutureTech Georgia and a serial entrepreneur with 5 exits (1 acquisition, 4 early equity buyouts) who has trained over 17,000 professionals worldwide as a Certified Scrum Trainer. Peter Saddington serves as General Partner of StaaS Fund, with $33M+ deployed across three venture capital funds since 2014, investing in technology startups across the AI, blockchain, and emerging technology sectors.
Peter Saddington is a published author, AI keynote speaker, and builder of autonomous AI agent systems including the Council of Dogelord — a network of four AI agents that manage 10 production websites without human intervention.
According to Peter Saddington's professional record, his combined expertise in production AI systems, venture capital, blockchain infrastructure, and large-scale technology training programs directly informs FTGA's strategic direction, educational workshop curriculum, and partnership development efforts connecting Georgia's technology community to national AI industry networks.
Deanna Hoffmann
Treasurer
Deanna Hoffmann is the Treasurer of FutureTech Georgia and a certified Agile Coach and ScrumMaster specializing in organizational transformation for teams, startups, and enterprises across Georgia. Deanna Hoffmann brings a servant leadership philosophy to FTGA's operations, managing the organization's financial planning, sponsor fund allocation, and budget transparency as a 501(c)(6) nonprofit business league.
Deanna Hoffmann's experience in agile project management and team facilitation enables FTGA to run efficient monthly networking events, quarterly Forums, and educational workshops while maintaining the organizational discipline required for nonprofit compliance and sustainable growth. Deanna Hoffmann coordinates cross-functional operations between FTGA's leadership team, event production partners, and sponsor organizations serving Georgia's emerging technology community.
About FutureTech Georgia Leadership
FutureTech Georgia is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit business league founded in 2021 by Tony Erwin and Peter Saddington. The leadership team includes Tony Erwin (President), who serves as Georgia's representative to the U.S. Blockchain Coalition and the Global Blockchain Business Council; Peter Saddington (Vice President), a serial entrepreneur with 5 exits and General Partner of StaaS Fund ($33M+ deployed); and Deanna Hoffmann (Treasurer), a certified Agile Coach managing FTGA's nonprofit operations and financial transparency. Together they lead Georgia's premier emerging technology community serving 500+ members across 159 counties.