Al Bartosic, Angel Investor

Al Bartosic is a serial entrepreneur, educator, advisor, and angel investor with expertise in startups, mergers and acquisitions, operations, and finance. He has built and scaled businesses across industries while serving as a trusted advisor to founders, boards, and investors. He is the Executive Director of the Fordham Foundry, Fordham University’s hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, where he oversees programming, mentorship, and business competitions, and established the Fordham Angel Fund to support student-led ventures. Al also teaches entrepreneurship at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, blending academic insight with real-world experience. Beyond academia, Al serves as an Independent Director at Clearstead Trust Company, a Board Observer at Halara, and previously as a Board Member at Zoomph. His career reflects a commitment to fostering innovation, guiding early-stage companies, and supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs.