Alan Bignall

Partner


Alan is the President and CEO of ReconRobotics Inc., a designer, manufacturer and distributor of miniature, sensor-equipped, ruggedized and throwable reconnaissance robots for the tactical first responder and military markets. Mr. Bignall led the company through its organization, initial fundraising and the manufacture and launch of its first products. The company now has its products in use by Police Departments, Federal Security Agencies and the Military across the US and has an early presence in nine foreign countries. Mr. Bignall has extensive leadership experience in the US, and also internationally with American Express, the Royal Bank of Canada, Fingerhut and other large multinational companies as well as several entrepreneurial ventures. Bignall also serves on the board of CSMG International (a Chicago-based sports management company), the advisory board of the Norris Institute at the University of St. Thomas, and is the Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of St. Thomas’ Schulze School of Entrepreneurship in the Opus College of Business. He and his wife, Marcia have three children and live in Wayzata Minnesota. Their son Drew played baseball at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas and still resides there.