Frederick Hutson
About Frederick Hutson
Frederick Hutson is the co-founder of Pigeonly, a company he started with Alfonzo Brooks after his release from Federal prison in 2012, initially launching Fotopigeon to facilitate photo sharing with incarcerated individuals.
Frederick Hutson Co-founder
Frederick Hutson is the co-founder of Pigeonly, a technology company designed to facilitate communication between incarcerated individuals and their loved ones. Frederick founded the company after his release from federal prison in 2012. He started Pigeonly with his friend Alfonzo Brooks, aiming to address the difficulties families face when trying to stay in touch with inmates. Through this venture, Frederick has applied his personal experiences to develop solutions that make a meaningful impact on prison communications.
Pigeonly Creation
Frederick Hutson founded Pigeonly following his release from federal prison in 2012. The idea for the company was born out of the challenges he personally experienced while incarcerated, specifically the difficulty in maintaining contact with loved ones. With a mission to simplify and reduce the cost of communication for inmates and their families, Frederick launched Pigeonly, providing innovative services that cater to this underserved market.
Collaboration with Alfonzo Brooks
In creating Pigeonly, Frederick Hutson partnered with Alfonzo Brooks. The duo combined their skills and experiences to create a platform that addresses gaps in the prison communication system. Their collaboration has been essential in the development and growth of the company, emphasizing teamwork and shared vision in achieving their goal of improving inmate communication.
Launch of Fotopigeon
One of the initial offerings from Pigeonly was Fotopigeon, a service that allows incarcerated individuals to receive photos from their loved ones directly from mobile devices. Launched at the inception of the company, Fotopigeon provided a simple yet effective way for families to stay connected through photographs, addressing a significant emotional need within the prison community.