Brian Hamilton

Brian Hamilton is a leading expert on small businesses and entrepreneurship.

Small Business Expert

Founder of Sageworks (Abrigo) & Inmates to Entrepreneurs

Brian Hamilton is one of America’s most successful entrepreneurs and a leading expert on entrepreneurship. He is known for his advocacy for small businesses, his pioneering work in fintech, and his commitment to criminal justice reform. As the founder of Sageworks (now Abrigo), America’s first fintech company, Hamilton developed technology that translates complex financial data, empowering millions of small business owners. Through Inmates to Entrepreneurs and the Brian Hamilton Foundation, he encourages entrepreneurship as a means to economic opportunity. Hamilton’s work has been showcased by major media outlets like CNBC and Good Morning America, and he starred in ABC’s Free Enterprise TV series, an award-winning show based on Inmates to Entrepreneurs.

Hamilton’s analysis has been featured in most national media outlets.

Hamilton has advocated for small businesses for more than 35 years.

Developed ProfitCents, a patented technology that has helped millions of small business owners translate complex financial information.
Developed a banking platform used by more than 25% of U.S. banks and credit unions to allow community banks to compete with larger financial institutions.
Founded Inmates to Entrepreneurs, which has reached more than 1 million people since its founding in 1992.
Founded the Brian Hamilton Foundation to promote “entrepreneurship for all.”
Served as the minority business consultant for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in the state of North Carolina.
Served as the director of the Connecticut Minority Business Development Center.
Starred in ABC’s Free Enterprise TV series.