Session Details | Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala 2026
Featuring Angela Howald, Founder and CEO, AcqCentric, Inc; AJ Singhal, Manager of drug discovery portfolio, CFD Research, and CEO, Kalm Therapeutics and Daniel Schumacher, Corporate development and research, KODA Technologies
Moderated by Abigail Bassett, Inc. Custom Studio
Presented by Innovate Alabama
Huntsville, Alabama, a.k.a. Rocket City, has become a hub for aerospace, defense, and drug-discovery founders. Its success is powered by collaboration between businesses, universities, government, and entrepreneurs. This panel explores what makes Rocket City’s growth engine work, and what business leaders and communities can learn from it. Experts will share insights on bringing together the right talent, resources, and partnerships to create an environment that allows businesses to launch, scale, and thrive.