Nate Schmidt

Nate Schmidt is a highly experienced startup founder, investor, and mentor with a career spanning two decades. He has founded multiple companies, including InstaGift and Preptix (which was acquired), and has a deep understanding of the entrepreneurial journey, including both successes and failures. alloypartners+2

He is a significant figure in the Birmingham, Alabama tech ecosystem, having started the first accelerator in Alabama (Velocity Accelerator at Innovation Depot) and later running the Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator. He actively mentors founders and contributes to the growth of the local startup community. alloypartners+2

Currently, Nate serves as Managing Director, Go-to-Market at Alloy Partners, where he directly works with founders to develop and launch new ventures. He also holds numerous board member positions, demonstrating his ongoing involvement and influence across various startups and industries. alloypartners+1

Beyond his direct entrepreneurial roles, Nate has experience in specialized consulting, notably launching a carbon offset/API concept for Cloverly within Southern Company, showcasing his ability to apply innovative solutions in established corporate environments. techstars+1