Terik Tidwell

Terik Tidwell currently serves as the Head of Platform & Ecosystem at AHA Ventures, where responsibilities include collaborating with investment teams and optimizing resources across various investment funds. Tidwell holds an Expert position at the National Science Foundation's TIP Directorate, overseeing high-budget innovation programs, and contributes as a Member of the Government-University-Industry-Philanthropy Research Roundtable. Additional roles include being an Advisory Council Member for Harvard Business Review, an Advisor at GreenLight Fund and NC IDEA, and a Director at VentureWell, focusing on inclusive innovation ecosystems. Tidwell's experience with the U.S. Department of State highlights a strong international engagement in entrepreneurship and innovation. Educational credentials include a Venture Capital Certificate from UC Berkeley and diverse studies across multiple prestigious institutions.