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Terik Tidwell

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Head of Platform & Ecosystem, AHA Ventures at American Heart Association
📍 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Terik is a cross-sector leader who heads the Platform & Ecosystem for AHA Ventures. His expertise lies in building innovation ecosystems by connecting R&D, government, venture capital, and philanthropy. A Fulbright Fellow in Tech-Innovation, his career includes roles at the National Science Foundation and earning a Venture Capital certificate from UC Berkeley Law.

Outside of work, Terik is a passionate advocate for community advancement, notably serving as the board chair for the Foundation for Black Philanthropy. He is an avid reader with stated interests in books about science and its impact on society, such as "Chaos, Making of New Science. "

Interesting fact: Terik is a decorated U. S. State Department Fellow, having won Fulbright, Young Leaders of the Americas, and Global Innovation fellowships.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Head of Platform & Ecosystem, AHA Ventures
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Innovation Ecosystems
His career focuses on building collaborative networks for innovation, from his work at the NSF and VentureWell to his current role building the platform for AHA Ventures.
Tech Commercialization
A core theme in his work, from teaching lean startup methods for the NSF's I-Corps program to his Fulbright focused on accelerating commercialization.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Head of Platform & Ecosystem, AHA Ventures
American Heart Association
1-2025 - 6-2025
Innovation Corps Adjunct
National Science Foundation (NSF)
11-2023 - 5-2024
Senior Advisor
Investor Catalyst Hub
7-2023
Member
NASEM Government-University-Industry-Philanthropy Research Roundtable
1-2023 - 6-2024
Director of Innovation Ecosystems
VentureWell
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Education
Venture Capital Certificate
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law
1-2010 - 1-2011
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Fordham Gabelli School of Business
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