Spencer Payne

Spencer Payne is an entrepreneur with a background in military service and a passion for building businesses and making a meaningful impact. He co-founded Brotallion, a company dedicated to creating products, apparel, and content for aviators, and serves as the Executive Director of the Brotallion Blue Skies Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing post-mishap support for the Army Aviation community and their families. He is also a Co-Founder of Beard the Bet, a sports-tech company focused on redefining the sports gaming experience.

Spencer began his career as an Army Aviator. He served for a nearly a decade, including a deployment to Afghanistan, before transitioning to entrepreneurship. His military service and entrepreneurial ventures are testaments to his dedication to service and his desire to make a positive impact on the world.

Spencer is pursuing a Master of Science from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas. He holds an MBA from the Haslam School of Business at the University of Tennessee and a BS in Engineering from the United States Merchant Marine Academy.

Spencer resides in Texas with his wife, Alexandra, and their dog, Blue.