I'm Alex -- welcome to my site.
I'm working on a few things in silence atm, tba.
Over the past two years, I operated a research lab focused on programmable cryptography and zero knowledge proofs, exploring viability of different digital signatures applied towards proving p2p payment transfers. I believe this technology will completely change how we interact with the internet. I'm building a customer data verification solution powered by these emerging cryptographic techniques.
I previously co-founded Set Labs, a startup delivering digital asset management solutions built on programmable blockchains. I led product and engineering from 2018 to 2023
Before that, my Silicon Valley tour included roles at Square, Caviar, Apple, and Zynga. I studied EECS at UC Berkeley.
I host a bi-weekly poker game ($0.5/1, $1/2, sometimes higher) for founders and operators at South Park Commons where I was formerly a member. I also enjoy teaching poker lessions for recreational players. DM me if you're interested in learning / playing.
Proudly invested in amazing people behind GenProof, Acorn Genetics, Sweet Spot Capital, Seven Hill Ventures, Swiftlane, PathOnAI, Apero, Assured, South Park Commons, Folia, Ember, VGroup Ventures, Definitive, Proof Positive Partners, and others. I enjoying supporting founders and their companies and coalescing learnings across different startup experiences.
Fun Projects
- ZKP2P - A fiat to USDC on ramp demonstrating applications for zero knowledge proofs. Learn more about it from my demo here and brief talk here
- Dutch - AI powered itemization and splitting of receipts with your friends
- Poker Payouts - Home poker league management, tournament organization, and other poker game resources