Alfonzo Brooks
About Alfonzo Brooks
Alfonzo Brooks is the co-founder of Pigeonly, a company he started with Frederick Hutson in 2012, which focuses on improving communication for incarcerated individuals.
Alfonzo Brooks Co-founder of Pigeonly
Alfonzo Brooks is the co-founder of Pigeonly, a company established with Frederick Hutson. Pigeonly was created to address the communication needs of incarcerated individuals and their families. Frederick Hutson, Brooks' co-founder, conceptualized the idea after his own experience spending time in Federal prison. Together, they developed Pigeonly to offer affordable communication options for inmates and their loved ones.
Alfonzo Brooks and Frederick Hutson's Partnership
Alfonzo Brooks partnered with Frederick Hutson to launch Pigeonly following Hutson's release from Federal prison in 2012. Through their collaboration, they aimed to bridge the communication gap between inmates and their families. Their joint effort resulted in the creation of services tailored to the specific needs of incarcerated individuals, expanding their avenues of connection with the outside world.
Initial Creation of Fotopigeon by Alfonzo Brooks
Alfonzo Brooks played a key role in the initial creation of Fotopigeon, an innovative service enabling friends and family to share photos with incarcerated individuals via mobile devices. Fotopigeon was designed to simplify the process of photo-sharing, providing a convenient and accessible way for inmates to receive visual updates from their loved ones. This initiative was part of the broader mission to improve communication for those affected by incarceration.