Nina Archie is an Innovation Leader and consultant providing guidance as a Small Business Innovation Research Reviewer at the National Science Foundation and as a SXSW Advisory Board Member for pitch competitions. Ms. Archie is an advocate for diversity and inclusion in the tech ecosystem, encompassing intellectual property, economic development, small business ownership, and access to resources for innovators in underrepresented groups. Ms. Archie’s expertise includes creating initiatives and providing strategies for programs in innovation and entrepreneurship.