Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Troy Nash

A visionary leader dedicated to democratizing the use and application of artificial intelligence. From poverty and welfare to CEO—Dr. Nash embodies the power of positivity and the American Dream.

A Testament to Resilience

Dr. Nash's journey is a testament to resilience and determination. Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, he overcame significant challenges early in life. Raised by a single mother in poverty and on welfare, Dr. Nash's formative years were marked by adversity. He grew up bouncing between public housing projects—Holy Temple Homes and Friendship Village Apartments.

As part of Kansas City's famous desegregation experiment, Troy was bused from the inner city to predominantly white schools in neighboring Independence, Missouri—the hometown of President Harry Truman. He attended Korte Elementary School and Nowlin Middle School. Despite being labeled "at-risk" and told he was "not college material," he persevered and found a path to success through education and hard work.

"But Troy refused to accept someone else's verdict on his life."

United States Air Force

As a teenager on the verge of dropping out of high school—surrounded by drugs, crime, and violence—Troy discovered the United States Air Force. It changed everything. Stationed at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, at just 20 years old, he was selected as dorm chief of Honor Flight 048—responsible for the direct supervision of 50 airmen.

He participated in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm during the Gulf War, earning the National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, and Good Conduct Medal before receiving an honorable discharge.

The Air Force instilled in him discipline, focus, and what he calls "an iron core of personal responsibility." But more importantly, it taught him that through hard work, you can rise above your circumstances.

The Classroom That Changed a Family

When Troy returned to Kansas City at age 25, his first mission wasn't his own career—it was his family. He converted his mother's small house into a classroom, bought used textbooks from thrift stores, and began tutoring his three older brothers—grown men who had never imagined college was for people like them. He helped all three enroll in college for the first time.

His mother wasn't left out. At 55 years old, with Troy's support, she studied for and earned her GED. When she passed away on March 15, 2003, she was a junior in college. The University of Missouri-Kansas City posthumously awarded her a Bachelor's degree. Troy accepted that degree on her behalf—a moment of triumph and heartbreak that would forever define his life's work.

"This wasn't just a family transformation. It was proof of concept for everything Troy would build."

Education as Arsenal

Troy understood that education was the only medium that would ensure success and opportunity. With the help of the G.I. Bill, scholarships, and government loans, he embarked on an extraordinary educational journey.

Each degree was a tool—economics to understand markets, political science to understand power, law to understand systems, urban planning to understand the built environment, public health to understand the social determinants that kill people before their time, data analytics to measure what works.

"Learning for me is a lifestyle choice."

Educational Achievements

Every degree is a tool in the fight for justice.

Leading AGI Affinity

At AGI Affinity, Dr. Nash is at the helm of a company that aims to make artificial intelligence accessible to all. Under his leadership, AGI Affinity is breaking down barriers and providing innovative solutions that empower individuals and organizations to harness the power of AI.

Public Service & Leadership

Breaking Barriers Since 1821

In 2014, Dr. Nash made history by becoming the first African American executive to become a partner in a top ten commercial real estate firm in Missouri's history. This achievement shattered a glass ceiling that had stood since Missouri became the 24th state in 1821.

Part of Something Bigger

AGI Affinity operates as part of the Nash Ecosystem—an integrated approach to community transformation through affordable housing, technology, and community programming.