Naila Jackson
Executive Director and CEO
Network Navigator
Silver Member
Original Join Date: 2026
Professional Bio
Naila Jackson is an entrepreneur, ecosystem builder, and founder of Network Navigator, a platform designed to connect small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to the resources they need to start and grow.
Based in Birmingham, Alabama, she leads efforts to make entrepreneurship more accessible by bridging gaps between business owners, support organizations, and capital providers. Through both technology and community-based programming, her work focuses on removing barriers, increasing visibility of resources, and helping entrepreneurs take clear, actionable steps forward.
Jackson’s approach centers on meeting people where they are and building systems that create real pathways to growth. Through Network Navigator, she is helping shape a more connected and inclusive model for small business ecosystems.
Based in Birmingham, Alabama, she leads efforts to make entrepreneurship more accessible by bridging gaps between business owners, support organizations, and capital providers. Through both technology and community-based programming, her work focuses on removing barriers, increasing visibility of resources, and helping entrepreneurs take clear, actionable steps forward.
Jackson’s approach centers on meeting people where they are and building systems that create real pathways to growth. Through Network Navigator, she is helping shape a more connected and inclusive model for small business ecosystems.
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