Angelos Angelou is a well-known expert in technology-based economic development, business accelerator programs and Angel Investing. Angelos holds a Ph.D. in economics from Southern Methodist University's Cox School of Business and two undergraduate degrees in economics and political science from The University of Texas at San Antonio. He also earned a master's degree in economics, Summa Cum Laude, with a minor in finance from St. Mary's University.

With broad knowledge of the energy, green energy, data center, life sciences, computer & electronics, semiconductor industry, software development, IT, and smart cities, Angelos specializes in corporate site selection, incentives negotiation, economic research and analysis, public policy, litigation support, marketing and branding, public-private partnerships, and entrepreneurial accelerator programs.

Founder & CEO at International Accelerator, Angelos has previously founded and served as principal executive officer at AngelouEconomics, and as Vice President of Economic Development & Chief Economist at Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce. Angelos' expertise has widely been recognized by the international media, and his insights are frequently sought by national and global media outlets.