From Public Service to Private Enterprise: The Avery Group’s Vision

In our latest episode of #GovCom Unfiltered, we chat with Akinwande Oshodi, the dynamic Founder and CEO of The Avery Group, LLC (TAG), a thriving Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business delivering process improvement and systems integration solutions to Federal clients like the CDC, FDA, and VA.Akinwande’s inspiring journey takes us from his early days in Lagos, Nigeria, to Newark, NJ, to a distinguished military career, and finally, to navigating the challenging leap from government employee to small business owner. Discover how he successfully transitioned into the competitive world of government contracting, building a company that’s making a real impact in federal innovation.As a veteran, community leader, and mentor, Akinwande shares how his diverse experiences shaped his leadership philosophy, his commitment to empowering African American youth, and how he balances his professional triumphs with family and his love of basketball.This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to turn a public service career into entrepreneurial success.