I'm Alex -- welcome to my site.
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 payment transfers.
Now, i'm working on a new company re-imagining customer data verification through the use of these cryptographic techniques. I believe this technology will completely change how we interact with the internet.
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 Apero, Folia, Proof Positive Partners, Heyday, Ember, Blockasset, 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 the power of zero knowledge proofs. Learn more about it from my 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