Connect with like-minded individuals, industry experts, and potential partners.
Housed within AAMU’s Colleges of Business, Agriculture, Education, and Engineering, the Venture Hub connects aspiring entrepreneurs with faculty, mentors, and industry leaders to transform ideas into scalable ventures. The Hub provides access to mentorship, training, and need-based support—ensuring every visionary has the tools to thrive.
Our interdisciplinary, hands-on approach empowers entrepreneurs, engineers, and scientists to collaborate, solve real-world challenges, and commercialize new technologies. In partnership with local universities, MSIs (Minority-Serving Institutions), and community organizations, AAMU is building a strong pipeline of STEM-driven startups that will shape Alabama’s innovative economy for years to come.
At the Venture Hub, innovation is accessible, entrepreneurship is inclusive, and impact is intentional.
We are a dynamic group of innovators who reflect the diversity, creativity, and determination of the students, alumni, and community members we serve.
Together, we’re creating an environment where everyone feels seen, supported, and empowered to lead.
At the Venture Hub we are not just building businesses—we’re building people. And our people will build the future.
Dr. Lyndell J. Parris is a visionary entrepreneur, educator, founder and a trailblazer with a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. She leads the Venture Hub with vision, grit, and lived experience. She brings an unwavering commitment to helping others launch ideas that create real-world impact. Her leadership reflects the very spirit of the Venture Hub—fearless, forward-thinking, and rooted in purpose.
Briana Paul brings a powerful blend of customer success, logistics, and startup experience to her role as Innovation Program Coordinator. With years of hands-on work supporting growing companies and navigating fast-paced entrepreneurial environments, Briana has developed a sharp operational mindset and a people-first approach. Her deep understanding of customer journeys and startup challenges gives her a unique ability to anticipate needs, remove roadblocks, and provide real-time support.
We built the Venture Hub to remove barriers and rewrite what opportunities look like. Its more than a center-it’s a movement designed to shift the future of innovation across communities, industries, and generations.
