Angelos Angelou

Angelos Angelou is a prominent figure in economic development and entrepreneurship, based in Austin, Texas. He is the Founder and CEO of International Accelerator, a position he has held since March 2013.1 The International Accelerator is a 12-month program that provides foreign-born entrepreneurs with the opportunity to develop their concepts in the United States, offering resources such as free housing, office space, relocation support, and access to a network of investors, experts, and mentors.1

In addition to his role at International Accelerator, Angelou is also the Founder and Principal Executive Officer of AngelouEconomics, a leading economic development consultancy in the US, which he established in September 1995.1 With nearly 30 years of experience, he is considered an expert in various areas, including:

• Strategic economic development
• Business planning and development
• Corporate site selection
• Incentives negotiation
• Economic research and analysis
• Marketing and branding
• Public-private partnerships
• Entrepreneurial accelerator programs

Angelou's career history includes a significant tenure at the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, where he served as Vice President of Economic Development and Chief Economist from April 1984 to September 1995.1 During this time, he played a crucial role in establishing Austin as a nationally recognized high-tech center.1

Education and Professional Achievements

Angelou's educational background includes:

• Two Bachelor's degrees in Economics and Political Science from The University of Texas at San Antonio
• A Master's degree in Economics with a minor in Finance from St. Mary's University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude
• Partial completion of a Ph.D. program in Economics at Southern Methodist University's Cox School of Business1

He is a founding member of the Site Selector's Guild, an elite group of top site selection consultants worldwide.1 Angelou is also an angel investor in several startups in Texas and is widely regarded as an expert on technology-based economic development, public policy, investment attraction, marketing, and entrepreneurship.1

Angelou's expertise and influence in his field have led to recognition in various forms, including being named one of the "2023 ABJ Power Players: 110 influential people to know in Austin business".2 His insights on economic development and technology are frequently sought by national and international media.1

Through his work at International Accelerator and AngelouEconomics, Angelos Angelou continues to play a significant role in shaping economic development strategies and fostering entrepreneurship, particularly for foreign-born innovators in the United States.