OUR MISSION

Increase Access to Capital for Alabama's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

OUR NETWORK

Our membership includes angel investors, family offices, entrepreneurs, executives, universities, nonprofits and corporate partners who are equally passionate about supporting innovation in Alabama.

Investors

ACN offers a real opportunity to gain exposure to Alabama startups, receive deal flow support, and partner with peer investors!

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Our Board of Directors

20+ years of experience in entrepreneurial activities including multiple exits in medical and technology

Bill Goodrich

President & COO, O’Neal Industries

Ruffner Page

20+ years of entrepreneurial experience with multiple exits to publicly traded companies.

Sanjay Singh

Chairman

45+ years of investment experience starting a bank, broker/dealer and multiple funds

Charlie Perry

40+ years of investment experience starting a bank, broker/dealer and multiple funds

Bill Terry

Our team

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Benzamin Choi

Chief Executive Officer

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Hunter Custard

Director of Membership

Partners

Our partners make a significant impact on growing Alabama’s innovation economy.

Partnership reflects commitment to Alabama’s economic development and innovation. Click on the button below to learn more!

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Advisory Board

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David Bowsher

Balch & Bingham

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Hafiz Chandiwala

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Company United

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James Childs

Maynard Nexsen

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Paavo Hanninen

Alabama SBDC

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Key Yeilding

Regions

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Chris King

Bank Independent

Mark Manderson

Mark Manderson

Blue Cross & Blue Shield

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April Mason

Burr & Forman

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Kathy Nugent

UAB

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Butler Sparks

Bradley Arant

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Chris Blake

Alabama Power

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Mitesh Shah

Vulcan Materials Company