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The Growth Table

A Growth Stage Founder Program

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The Growth Table is a monthly breakfast for founders across the Southeast who are past the 0-to-1 stage and into the 1-to-3 climb - expanding nationally and globally and scaling beyond the startup phase. Each session brings together a curated group of entrepreneurs and the ecosystem partners who can help them grow, for real operator-level conversation and peer connection.

About this month's speakers:

Patrick Burns, Senior Vice President of Flight Operations, Wheels Up
Patrick Burns brings 25+ years of aviation leadership to his role overseeing flight operations, safety, and pilot leadership at Wheels Up. He spent over two decades at Delta Air Lines, rising from line pilot to VP of Flight Operations and System Chief Pilot, where he led one of the world's largest pilot groups. Earlier, as Chief Technical Pilot, he drove CNS programs and FAA/IATA engagement. He holds a degree in Aeronautical Studies from Embry-Riddle and chairs the board of MARR Addiction Treatment Centers.

Brian Munson, Delta/Wheels Up Partnership Consultant and former VP, Wheels Up
Brian Munson is a commercial aviation leader with 30+ years driving revenue growth and strategic partnerships. He now consults for both Wheels Up and Delta's sales organizations, following a secondment as Wheels Up's VP, Commercial Enablement & Strategic Partnerships. At Delta, he was General Manager of Enterprise Corporate Sales, managing global partnerships worth over $1 billion, and previously ran the CRAF military charter program during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He serves on the Georgia Business Travel Association board and holds advanced degrees from Post University.

Wes Mason, General Manager, Supply Chain, Delta Air Lines
Wes Mason is a supply chain leader with 18+ years across aviation, food service, and retail. As General Manager, Logistics and Cargo Supply Chain at Delta, he leads sourcing, contracts, and supplier strategy for global operations. He previously spent nearly nine years at gategroup, rising to Director of Supply Chain Operations and overseeing warehousing and inventory across the U.S., China, Japan, and Europe. He holds an MBA from Georgia Tech, a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and began his career at Target.

Five tracks. One focus: scale.

Every session is anchored to one of five core pillars, ensuring every conversation delivers direct founder value.

July - Corporate Access & Commercial Partnerships

• Connecting directly with corporate decision-makers
• Building sustainable partnerships that open new opportunities
• Turning pilots into long-term contracts
• Pathways to national and international expansion

August - Scaling Operations

• Hiring executive teams
• Org design at scale
• Margin and efficiency
• Internal systems

September - Founder to Founder Exchange

• Closed door, high trust conversations
• Real time problem solving
• "What's breaking right now"

October - Market Expansion & Distribution

• Entering new markets
• Enterprise distribution channels
• Strategic partnerships

November - Beyond VC: Uncommon Operators

• Global founders
• Endeavor mentors & board members
• Athletes, creators, billionaires
• Perspective + execution

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