CSurgeries is a physician-owned and operated company that serves as a centralized hub for peer-reviewed surgical videos, webinars, and resources across various medical disciplines.

The Sheltowee Network is the holding company for the Sheltowee Ecosystem which is building a comprehensive platform for investment in innovative companies that have the potential to make the world a better place.

The Sheltowee Angel Network (formerly the Angel Capital Group) is a network of angel investors primarily in the Southeast.

The Sheltowee Business Network is a membership driven organization that is dedicated to helping its members advance their business objectives through mentorship, specialized educational platforms, and collaboration. The Sheltowee Business Network is built by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs.

Leading the Mi2 Metals Innovation Search to gather ideas that revolutionize the metals industry.

Alex founded Sheltowee in 2000. Sheltowee has evolved into a non-traditional venture capital firm that invests in early stage technologies and provides assistance in commercialization. Below are some of the accomplishments of Alex as the founder and CEO of Sheltowee.Acquired International Energy Resources, LLC an early stage alternative energy company.Worked with the Sheltowee Managing Partners to open a Sheltowee office in Cambodia. Authored business plan and acquired over $50 Million in funds for Kentucky BioProcessing, LLC (KBP) which has resulted in KBP becoming a world leader in the field of plant made pharmaceuticalsLed the assembly of a proposal to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) that resulted in a $25 million contract for developing a platform for the rapid response to bio-threatsSetup and managed the Kentucky Natural Products Fund, a seed capital fund backed by the Commonwealth of KentuckyAppointed by the Governor of Kentucky to lead a blue ribbon panel and author a comprehensive strategic plan for growing the life sciences industry in Kentucky and founded the Kentucky Life Sciences Organization, a non-profit trade organization promoting life sciences in Kentucky

Keiretsu Forum is a global investment community of accredited private equity investors, venture capitalists and corporate/institutional investors. Keiretsu Forum members invest in high-quality, diverse investment opportunities. The community is strengthened through its involvement in social and charitable activities."Keiretsu"​ definition Keiretsu is a Japanese term describing a group of affiliated corporations with broad power and reach. Keiretsu Forum is described as a conglomeration of individuals or small companies that are organized around private equity funding for mutual benefit. Keiretsu Forum believes that through a holistic approach that includes interlocking relationships with partners and key resources, they can offer an association that produces the highest quality deal-flow and investment opportunities.SpecialtiesAngel Investment, Succesful Entrepreneurs, Fundraising, Education

Served as an Economic Development advisor to Ambassador Chum BunRong and Honorary Consul David Chin for the Royal Embassy of Cambodia. Advised on opportunities that could be mutually beneficial to Cambodia and the United States.

Developed business plan, secured an initial funding round of $7.2 million, and assisted in raising an additional $40 million in funding for a company that utilizes a proprietary technology for expressing therapeutic proteins in tobacco. Led business business development for KBP and assisted in securing a contract with the Defense Advanced Research Agency (DARPA). Recruited scientific team that developed vaccine for Ebola that is effective post exposure. This vaccine was used to save the lives of American healthcare workers in 2014. Grew revenue from $0 to over $20 million in five years.

Developed and commercialized a medical identification card that stores an individuals medical records that could be easily accessed by emergency responders and medical professionals. Raised $1.2 million for the commercialization and helped design an Electronic Health Records platform that would be consumer friendly and accepted by medical professionals.

I chaired a board that looked at how to attract and grow life science companies to Kentucky. As Chairman I authored the final report. The board consisted of a blue ribbon panel from academia, business and government. Strategies and efforts from the consortium resulted in over $100 million of investment in Kentucky.

Audax is a research and discovery company working in the area of pharmaceuticals and natural products. Served as President handling licensing and commercialization.

Led business development and licensing efforts.

Worked with the coordination of in-vivo studies for anti-atherosclerotic drug candidates.