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Our Team

The team members of AlphaK comprise a cohesive set of highly trusted, committed individuals with decades of experience building purpose-driven businesses in the skilled trades and consumer services industries

Leadership Team

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Ashish Achlerkar

Founder, Chairman, and Chief Barrier Remover
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John Benson

Chief of Staff
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David Ng

Head of Technology-Enablement
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Ly Nguyen

Head of Business Development
“Having had the opportunity to partner with Ashish in the HVAC business, I’ve come to know and appreciate his strategic thinking and passion for business. He brings a broad scope of thinking and innovation to every gathering. But it is his enthusiasm for people and team building that makes it a privilege to be exposed to his professional acumen. Ashish is a true entrepreneur!”
—Larry Castellani, Former CEO of Advance Auto Parts
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“Ashish is a visionary who combines wisdom, experience, strategy, and purpose to create companies that thrive in all definitions of their performance, including their positive impact on team members.”

—Jason Bingham, Former President of HVAC & Supply Business for Trane Technologies
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“I have worked with Ashish for over five years, and have come to value his integrity and character as much as I do his exceptional business savvy. He’s a highly-principled individual who possesses sound business instincts and an incredible work ethic, but does so with empathy and compassion.”

—Doug Wilson, HVAC Industry Veteran and NearU Independent Board Member
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“Ashish is a driven leader with a forward-thinking mindset. He believes in a people-centric culture, inspires his team with his vision, and empowers them to be intrapreneurs.”

—Mike Smith, Regional Vice President at NearU
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“I had the pleasure of meeting Ashish while we were looking for a partner to help us grow and scale our business. I was immediately drawn to him because of his passion for developing people, his dedication to driving the highest levels of customer service, and his commitment to changing the industry for the better. Ashish is a visionary who has dedicated his life’s mission to providing better opportunities for the skilled trades, using technology and training. He has enriched my life and has made me a better person.”

—Jim Probst, Former Owner of George Brazil Heating & Air Conditioning (now a NearU Company)
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“Ashish has been an investor and advisor to FirstCall since our inception. At every step of our growth, Ashish has offered actionable advice based on his lived experience. His guidance ranges from the acute (e.g., how to deal with specific issues rapid growth businesses face) to the cultural (e.g., how to build a winning, compatible culture across acquisitions). He's an entrepreneurial leader and a genuine friend.”

—Evan Eachus, Founder and CEO of FirstCall Mechanical
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“I decided to partner with Ashish and his organization (NearU) because of his strong vision and people-centric leadership approach. Ashish has a great entrepreneurial mind: he knows how to craft unique strategies and demonstrates honest endeavors in executing toward those goals. I have thoroughly enjoyed my business partnership with Ashish.”

—Tim Hanlon, Former Owner of Grogg’s Home Services (now a NearU Company)
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“I have had the opportunity to work on several initiatives with Ashish over the years. The one word that comes to mind as I think about my experience with him—and in witnessing his interactions with his team—is partnership. Ashish is an authentic leader who genuinely cares about the people with whom he is in business. A large part of his success can be attributed to his sincerity and the value he places on making these partnerships work for everyone.”

—Matt Richter, Senior Vice President at Live Oak Bank
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“Ashish epitomizes the essence of an entrepreneurial leader—tenacious, inspiring, and deeply empathetic. Above all, Ashish is driven by a steadfast commitment to create a better life and culture for the people in his organization.”

—Jordan Milich, Partner at SkyKnight Capital (first growth investor in NearU)
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“I was an advisor to Ashish in the formation and early development of NearU. He has great vision and the ability to execute. Ashish listens, asks great questions, and does what he says he will do.”

—Ruth King, HVAC Industry Expert and NearU Advisor
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