The Academy Investor Network is a syndicate of U.S. Service Academy Graduates that invest in i) veteran-led startups and ii) civilian startups in the Government Technology sector.

Check out their website: https://academyinvestor.com/.

Emily McMahan is an entrepreneur and leader based in the Washington D.C. area. Emily is currently the Director of Programs at the Common Mission Project, where she is creating an international network of mission-driven entrepreneurs solving the critical challenges of our time. Previously, Emily founded and served as the Executive Director of Capitol Post, an incubator for military veterans to start and grow businesses. Capitol Post was also the home of Bunker Labs DC, a chapter of the national 501(c)(3) network of military veteran entrepreneurs dedicated to helping the military-connected community start their own business. Before starting Capitol Post, Emily was a partner and CFO at a successful startup technology firm serving the federal government. Emily holds an MBA from the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business and a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Patriot Boot Camp based out of Boulder, CO.

Sherman Williams is an experienced advisor and investor with extensive experience in the healthcare technology industry. He also has experience investing in frontier technology, logistics, and marketplaces. Sherman has now participated in over 15 venture investments from the Seed - Series A level. Prior to becoming a full-time investor, he gathered six years of investment banking experience (M&A) at Greenhill, William Blair, and Chardan. Prior to his career in finance, Sherman was a Naval Intelligence Officer. He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Naval Academy. Sherman resides in New York City.