Austen Allred, Angel Investor

Austen Allred is an entrepreneur and investor focused on technology and education. He is the Founder of Gauntlet AI, a company advancing intelligent systems for secure and efficient contract analysis, and the Co-Founder and CEO of BloomTech, a skills-based education platform designed to help individuals launch high-paying careers without upfront tuition. Before founding BloomTech, Allred worked in growth and product roles at LendUp and co-founded Grasswire, a collaborative news verification platform. His early experience in digital marketing and media helped shape his data-driven approach to startup growth and user acquisition. As an active angel investor, Allred has made investments in over fifty startups spanning AI, fintech, and education technology. His portfolio includes companies such as Fondo, Jam, and Kick—ventures that align with his focus on leveraging innovation to expand access, opportunity, and human potential.