Ask Acumen

Alexander Colin, CPA

Manager, Accounting

How long have you been at Acumen?

In July I spent my 3^rd anniversary with Acumen. Before Acumen, I worked at Avid Radiopharmaceuticals, which created a tracer for Alzheimer’s, for 4 years.

How does your role contribute to the overall vision of the company?

Fiscal responsibility is what allows us to achieve all the amazing milestones we have thus far. As an accountant, I have responsibilities not just internally but also to our shareholders. The stronger our financial situation is the more we can accomplish.

What excites you most about the work you do at Acumen?

Being on the forefront of innovation allows me to constantly stay on my toes. Even though I have an accountant’s knowledge of what is going on (not much of a science background), it is always amazing to hear all the new data and findings that comes out from our team and industry.

Which of Acumen’s four values (People, Integrity, Innovation, and Perseverance) resonates most with your work and role?

People and Integrity are my two favorite values. People are the most valuable asset and without the people on our team, this company wouldn’t be the place I love to work. Integrity is equally important due to all the patients that are relying on us. If patients and doctors can’t trust what we are doing, then we won’t be able to help them effectively.

From your perspective, what sets our company apart in the field of Alzheimer’s disease?

The small company vibe with a big vision. Everyone at this company is genuine and hardworking, I am deeply inspired by everyone I meet. At a lot of other companies, you are just an employee, but here at Acumen you join “One Team”.

Outside of work, what are some of your hobbies or interests that you enjoy in your free time?

My wife and I run a 501(c)(3) that creates community for young Jewish professionals in Towson. After I am done with my work here, I start my job as dad and then finish my day as Rabbi. Creating a community for a group of people that are in a pivotal point in their lives is an amazing experience.

Who or what inspires you most in your life and career?

The Lubavitcher Rebbe, Menachem Mendel Schneerson, is the most influential person in my life. Even though his physical presence is missing from the world, his spiritual influence is ever more prevalent. His main motif was that we should view the world as a garden rather than a jungle. The way we accomplish that is by increasing in acts of goodness and kindness. Let’s find ways to be nicer to one another and the world will be whole.