# Pat Gouhin

> Pat Gouhin is chief executive officer of the Angel Capital Association. Trained in aerospace engineering, he previously led the International Society of Automation and held leadership roles at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the National Institute of Aerospace. His work at ACA centers on investor education, professional community building, research and public policy advocacy.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at Angel Capital Association
- **Organizations:** Angel Capital Association, Angel Investor Foundation, International Society of Automation, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, National Institute of Aerospace, Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, The Ohio State University, Master’s in Engineering Management, George Washington University, Executive Development Program (executive education), University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School, Advanced Management College (executive education), Stanford University
- **Known for:** Created ACA’s charitable arm, the Angel Investor Foundation, according to his ACA speaker biography., Helped launch the National Institute of Aerospace after serving as integration lead on its successful $69 million government-contract proposal., Led ISA initiatives including the Automation Federation, standards compliance, government relations and workforce development.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2006** — Spent 15 years at AIAA, including service as chief operating officer; also served as the first vice president of operations and technology transfer at the National Institute of Aerospace.
- **2006** — Named executive director of the International Society of Automation.
- **2013** — Participated in a Hong Kong meeting of ASAE’s Key Global Association Committee.
- **2019-05-20** — Began serving as chief executive officer of the Angel Capital Association.
- **2023-09-21** — Presented on accredited investors to the SEC Investor Advisory Committee.
- **2025-06** — Appeared on episode 40 of The Diligent Observer to discuss professionalizing angel investing.

## Achievements

- Created ACA’s charitable arm, the Angel Investor Foundation, according to his ACA speaker biography.
- Helped launch the National Institute of Aerospace after serving as integration lead on its successful $69 million government-contract proposal.
- Led ISA initiatives including the Automation Federation, standards compliance, government relations and workforce development.
- Certified Association Executive (CAE); past president of the Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Commented on the release of ACA’s 2026 Angel Funders Report, emphasizing diligence and deliberate portfolio construction.
- **—** — ACA launched its annual Bill Payne Memorial Scholarship for community ecosystem builders; Gouhin spoke about its role in strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems.
- **2025-09** — Named among the inaugural members of ACA’s Partnerships Advisory Council.

## Links

- Website: https://angelcapitalassociation.org/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patgouhin

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