Alan founded and built AC Lion into a powerhouse executive search firm, placing thousands of people and negotiating over $350 MM in compensation. Named a Forbes Best Recruiting Company in America six years in a row, their reach spans from innovative venture-backed startups to enterprise level organizations. AC Lion specializes in building commercial teams both for global and Israeli startups as they expand to the U.S. In addition to its 25 year old recruitment practice, Alan formed AC Lion Venture Partners, to provide investment, expertise and a vast network to start-ups world-wide that are focused on expanding operations in the US. Much of Alan's success can be attributed to his belief in and passion for people; ask any of Alan's clients or employees and he/she will speak volumes of his natural curiosity of others and interest in “adding value” as a complement to his innovative thinking and out-of-the-box problem solving. That's an entrepreneur, leader, Board Member and driver of innovation in today's HR world.