
Dalton Sirmans
Senior Partner
Dalton T. Sirmans is a seasoned entrepreneur, business coach, and advocate for refugee entrepreneurship. He co-founded MainStreet Technologies, Inc. in 1999, which became a leading provider of financial software solutions before its acquisition by Accel-KKR in 2018, and is now part of Abrigo.
Today, he is the co-founder and Senior Partner at Amplio Ventures, an investment firm focused on businesses that employ and support refugees. With a background in journalism, financial technology, and international relations, Sirmans brings a unique perspective on global trends involving forced displacement, refugees and migration. In February, he completed a Master of Liberal Arts in International Relations at Harvard University, where his research explores the attributes of resettled refugees as employees.
An experienced speaker, Sirmans educates business leaders on refugee entrepreneurship and financial inclusion. His upcoming book, “The Refugee Advantage”, highlights the resilience and business acumen of forcibly displaced individuals.