Who We Are

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Serial Tech Entrepreneur & Chief Executive Officer

Drazen Alcocer

Drazen has experience building companies while holding executive and C-Level roles during his 15+ year professional career. He started serving with the United States Marine Corps before starting his entrepreneurship journey.

Some of the industries he’s led and grown in the past include Federal Business Intelligence, Finance, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Big Data & Analytics, Biometrics, SAAS (Software as a Service), Cyber Security, Management Consulting, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

All of his corporate experience combined with an indomitable positive attitude of gratitude and faith helped him overcome all obstacles in his path. His ability to “connect the dots” spatially has proven to help a multitude of individuals and industries that benefit from his love of coming up with new ideas and innovative solutions following a mentality of “service above self”.

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Innovation Enthusiast & Chief Revenue Officer

Colin Brown

Colin is a dynamic serial entrepreneur with a passion for innovation and improving the status quo. As the founder of ASCND personal training company, he has redefined fitness by integrating cutting-edge technology and immense care for people’s health. Colin’s commitment to empowering individuals to achieve their health goals has established his business as a trusted name in the fitness community.

His entrepreneurial spirit extends beyond fitness, as he also leads a successful marketing agency, where he crafts bespoke strategies that help businesses thrive in the digital landscape.

His unique approach blends creativity with data-driven insights, enabling him to stay ahead of market trends. Driven by a relentless pursuit of improvement, Colin continually seeks new ways to enhance user experiences and foster community engagement.

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Real-Time Strategist & Research Analyst

Marcel Roche

Marcel has a deep passion for creativity and working with his hands using them in building intricate models to solve complex mechanical problems, His professional background includes manufacturing, auto mechanics, and hands-on designing and implementing AI technologies. These experiences have provided Marcel with a unique blend of practical, real-world expertise and cutting-edge technological knowledge.

He excels in strategic problem-solving and executing solutions rapidly and effectively, whether refining a mechanical system, developing a model, or working on AI-driven projects. He thrives in environments where precision, creativity, and innovation are key to success.

Life Adventurer & Project Manager

Rosaura Alvarez

Rosaura is a Creative Strategist with over three years of experience creating User-Generated Content (UGC) for Sapphire Studios and several other local Media Agencies. Throughout this time she’s worked on more than 80 successful campaigns, helping brands connect with their audiences through authentic and engaging content.

Rosaura is passionate about using creativity to solve problems and tell stories that deeply resonate with people. Her background in consulting has given her strong skills in research, planning, and project management. The strategies she develops align with brand goals. She believes in the power of being true to ourselves and bringing that authenticity into the work we do.

She is excited to continue growing in the creative space and to bring fresh ideas and strategies to all.

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Growth Hacker & Operations Manager

Ruby Mendez

Brenda is an entrepreneurial leader with three years of startup experience building a product from a concept to eight-figure revenues, holding dynamic responsibilities spanning operations, product, digital marketing, customer success, and fulfillment. In 2016 she was hired as the first employee of Snow, a startup marketing a teeth-whitening solution that has grown to eight-figure sales in three years, and she has held leadership roles including her most recent COO position as the business scaled.

In addition to her professional experience, Brenda is active in several organizations as a mentor and frequent guest speaker on entrepreneurship topics. Her current and past affiliations have included the Camelback Community Network, College Success Arizona, the Hispanic Business Association, the Fleischer Scholars Program at ASU, and the Be A Leader Foundation.

Inspired by Technology

AT ARISE INTEL, OUR PHILOSOPHY IS GROUNDED IN THE BELIEF THAT TECHNOLOGY, WHEN HARNESSED THOUGHTFULLY, CAN TRANSFORM NOT ONLY BUSINESSES BUT ENTIRE COMMUNITIES.

Empowering Businesses Through AI

We strongly believe AI can help businesses reach new levels of efficiency and growth, regardless of the size or nature of the operation. Yet, not every business owner is equally equipped to make use of this new generation of tools. That’s where we come in.

Our approach is simple: use technology to solve real business problems, drive meaningful results, and make our clients’ operations smarter and more efficient. We consider ourselves an extension of a strategic partnership, working directly with business leaders to develop tailored solutions that fit unique goals and challenges.

Investing in the Future of Young Talent

Our philosophy goes well beyond the business world: we love using our platform to make investments in the next generation of technology professionals. With the rise of AI and automation, many opportunities are opening up for the next generation, and we will do what it takes to help them access those opportunities through internships and mentorship programs.

Through this, we intend to fill the gap between schooling and employment, providing practical experience in this fast-growing industry of AI and thus allowing this new generation of developers to successfully launch their careers.

Fostering Innovation in Naples

We are proud residents and active community members of Naples and are fully committed to its growth and technology development. We also have a vision for the future: that Naples will stand at the center of innovation, recognized for its wise business leadership and qualified manpower to meet the digital era.

This means the ability to help local businesses adopt AI solutions at the frontiers, with the aim of lifting the whole community toward a better, more integrated, efficient, and prosperous Naples.

Collaboration and Customization

At ARISE INTEL, we know no two businesses are ever the same, and one-size-fits-all does not work when it comes to technology. That is why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We listen to the needs of our clients and work with them closely to identify their challenges and develop solutions that are technologically advanced, practical, and aligned with their business objectives.

Our success is about that of our clients, and our commitment to building long-lasting, enduring relationships based on long-term growth and innovation.

Technology as a Catalyst for Growth

We at ARISE INTEL view technology as not just a tool but as a catalyst-one that evokes change and precipitates growth and progress. From automating business processes to reinventing supply chains, from mentoring young professionals, the objective has always been single-minded: to make a difference that lasts. We believe in integrating AI into businesses to shape the future wherein technology and human potential complement each other.

Our commitment and philosophy remain simple. To use technology as a catalyst for growth.

collaboration through innovation

AT ARISE INTEL, WE ARE NOT JUST FOCUSED ON BUILDING A COMPANY — WE ARE BUILDING A FUTURE WHERE TECHNOLOGY, BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY GROW TOGETHER.