Charlie Apigian, Ph.D. Partners With Acklen Avenue as Chief AI Strategist

Charlie Apigian, Ph.D. Partners With Acklen Avenue as Chief AI Strategist

NASHVILLE, TN, February 23, 2026 — Acklen Avenue is thrilled to welcome Charlie Apigian, Ph.D. as its new Chief AI Strategist, a strategic partnership that will enable Acklen to aid customers in harnessing the best of AI technology to drive better business outcomes. Dr. Apigian, a former professor and the founder and strategist at Data Inspire, brings more than 25 years of experience in data science and AI, and currently serves on the board of the Greater Nashville Technology Council. He has helped countless companies build AI strategies and development teams, and has led custom AI application creation with practical ROI. Dr. Apigian also recently released his new book: AI Reimagined: A Leader’s Guide To Thinking Different With Data.

“Charlie’s appointment marks a commitment to bringing our customers the latest technological advancements to drive strong business outcomes and success,” says Acklen Avenue Founder and CEO, Colin Callahan. “Charlie’s AI and data science expertise and guidance will not only help our teams perform better, but also help customers utilize AI more effectively, whether it’s setting a secure foundation and strategy, or determining the right AI agents and builds.”

Dr. Apigian will lead Acklen Avenue’s AI strategy and teams, and will provide AI assessments and strategies for clients, as well as advise internal teams on client builds.

“I’m thrilled to be partnering with Acklen Avenue as the company’s Chief AI Strategist,” Dr. Apigian says. “I’ve known Acklen since the company’s inception, and am honored to now lead their strategic AI initiative. I’m excited to help bring the best of AI to Acklen’s customers, and drive even greater success.”

For 15 years Acklen Avenue has been a leader in software development and staff augmentation, and now with the addition of the firm’s strategic AI services, offers even more tailored solutions, including AI assessments and strategies, AI agents, and AI-facilitated platforms and software builds. We look forward to creating more growth and success through Dr. Apigian’s leadership.

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About Acklen Avenue  

Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Nashville, TN, Acklen Avenue offers custom software development via near-shore agile teams and staff augmentation, as well as a full suite of AI services including consultative AI strategies and assessments, as well as AI agents and builds. Acklen Avenue serves businesses of all sizes with specialization in enterprise organizations, and has served 100s of clients over the past 15 years.

For more information, visit:  AcklenAvenue.com or contact:

Colin Callahan, CEO

1033 Demonbreun St #300

Nashville, TN 37203

615) 988-4700

colin@acklenavenue.com