Mission and Leadership

The Angel Capital Association is the leading professional association supporting the success of angel investors in high-growth, early-stage ventures. ACA provides professional developmentdata analyticsindustry voicepublic policy advocacy and an array of benefits and resources to its membership of 15,000+ individual accredited investors who invest individually or through more than 250 angel groups and platforms.

MISSION, VISION AND VALUES

Mission Statement

The ACA catalyzes angel investing resources and drives thought leadership in the early-stage capital ecosystem to fuel innovation and economic growth for all communities.

Vision

To be the steward of the angel capital community. 

Values

Learning/Curiosity – Recognize and promote best practices.

Integrity/Trust – Ensure transparency, trust and high ethical standards in all activities and relationships.

Strategic Leadership – Be a source of insightful, inspirational, and forward thinking leadership.

Collaboration – Provide collaboration, networking and syndication opportunities for the angel community.

Respect – Ensure honest, respectful relationships with all constituents, including investors, entrepreneurs, sponsors and others.

Diversity – Encourage diversity in people and cultures throughout the angel community.

ACA LEADERSHIP

As a professional society serving as the steward of the angel investment community, the Angel Capital Association is led by a diverse Board of Directors comprised of representatives from various stakeholder groups throughout the ecosystem building community. Below are Board Officers and Directors for terms through June 30, 2023.

Board Officers

Chair
Band of Angels

Treasuer/Secretary
Tech Coast Angels

Immediate Past Chair
Mindshift Capital

Chief Executive Officer
Angel Capital Association

Board of Directors

Commune Angels

The Launch Place

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RTP Capital

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Rockies Venture Club

Stella Angels

Joann

Desert Angels

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The JumpFund

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Delaware Crossings

Rich Palmer

Launchpad Venture Group

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North Coast Angel Fund

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North Coast Angel Fund

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Investors of Color Network

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Ohio TechAngels Fund

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Westchester Angels

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Side Car Angels

Chairs Emeritus

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Launchpad Venture Group

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BlueTree Allied Angels

TonyShipley2017Round

Queen City Angels

Founder

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Executive Director Emeritus

Staff

Chief Executive Officer

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Educational Initiatives Director

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Partnerships Director

Sarah_dickey

Membership Director

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Operations Director

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Public Policy Consultant

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Public Policy Consultant

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Fulfillment Coordinator

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Director of Development

Dannielle

Marketing Director

Annie_Wong

Administrative Coordinator