Dr. Jerry Bautista is a retired Intel Vice President and General Manager with over 40 years of experience leading innovation at the intersection of advanced technology and business strategy. A Stanford and Princeton-trained chemical engineer, Jerry has driven major advancements in semiconductors, AR/VR, and wearables, launching over a dozen products and integrating acquisitions valued at over $700 million. Known for his data-driven decision-making, cross-functional leadership, and commitment to mentoring startups, Jerry now serves as an advisor and accelerator lead, helping emerging ventures scale with purpose and precision.

I’m a mission-driven executive passionate about building businesses that matter—whether through real estate development, global venture investing, or supporting veteran entrepreneurs. From leading combat deployments as a U.S. Army Captain to co-founding a cross-border accelerator and scaling startups across multiple industries, my journey has been rooted in service, strategy, and growth. Today, I lead DDB Capital Fund, where we focus on transformative developments that create long-term value for communities and investors across the Southeast.