Charles Hearn, Angel Investor

Charles Hearn is the Co-Founder and CTO of Alloy, a leading identity risk management platform for banks and fintech companies. Since 2015, he has overseen the company’s technical vision, scaling Alloy into a trusted solution for financial institutions navigating compliance and fraud prevention. Recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30, he is known for combining engineering expertise with entrepreneurial leadership. Previously, Charles worked as Lead Product Engineer at Knox Payments, developing innovative ACH payment methods, and as a Program Manager at Microsoft, where he contributed to Bing’s semantic search and entity understanding projects. He also gained early startup experience at The City Swig and conducted independent research at UVA, building a strong foundation in applied technology and product development. As an angel investor, Hearn supports technology ventures aligned with his expertise in infrastructure and consumer applications. His recent investment was in Artie, a Series A company focused on AI-powered video platforms, reflecting his interest in startups that merge advanced technology with engaging user experiences.