Alex Kolicich is a highly accomplished Founding Partner at 8VC, bringing years of expertise in software engineering, economics, and company building. Alex is passionate about working with strong teams and founders to help companies transform industries they operate in. Alex's educational background includes studying Software Engineering at the University of Waterloo and an MA in Economics from the University of Toronto. He has also worked for some of the most high-profile companies in the industry, such as Google, Palantir Technologies, and Clarium Capital Management. His experience as an Advisor and Investor at Blend Labs, AppDirect, Helion Energy, and C2FO has allowed him to have significant insights into the FinTech industry.