Alphonse Arias

Alphonse Arias is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in operations and business development. Currently, Alphonse serves as the Director of Operations at Infinitybox, LLC since January 2023. As Principal at Private Investors since January 2010, Alphonse focuses on supporting local startups through microloans and traditional investments. Additionally, Alphonse has been a member of the Industrial Advisory Board for the College of Engineering at Southern Illinois University since July 2015, fostering collaboration between industry and academia. Previous roles include New Business Development at Arias IS LLC, an investor, advisor, and mentor at FinTank, and involvement in investment selection at West Suburban Angels. Early career positions included business development roles at Global Network Technology Systems Inc. and Collective Technology Inc., as well as technology sales consulting at Informa Management Group Inc. Alphonse holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.