We welcome Justin Mandel, Chairperson of the Alleghenies Angel Fund, to overview this vital regional resource aimed at helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses. The Alleghenies Angel Fund was founded in 2019 by a group of investors and entrepreneurs from Altoona, Johnstown, Somerset, and surrounding areas. The purpose of the organization is to provide resources and a community of entrepreneurs founders to connect with. Fund members are accredited and experienced investors who are interested in providing seed, or growth, capital investments to startup companies in the region and beyond. The Alleghenies Angel Fund focuses on seed- to mid-stage investments in companies and entrepreneurs that demonstrate the potential for scalable and profitable operations. In addition to his leadership role with the Alleghenies Angel Fund, Justin also serves as a director of the Appalachian Investors Alliance.