Alex Taub is a prominent figure in the New York technology scene, best known for his role as co-founder and CEO of Upstream, a social professional network that aims to change the way people connect and collaborate. With a BA in Economics from Yeshiva University, Alex has built a solid foundation in the business world and boasts an impressive career trajectory to-date. Prior to founding Upstream, he was the CEO and co-founder of SocialRank, a social media analytics company that was acquired by Trufan. Alex has also held various business development roles at successful startups such as Dwolla and Aviary, the latter of which is now part of the Adobe family. Additionally, Alex has been featured in various publications, including Business Insider, Fast Company, and VentureBeat, and has written for Forbes Entrepreneur. He is also active in the NY tech scene, has created the BD Meetup, and advises early-stage companies. As a General Partner at Taub Ventures, Alex invests in startups and helps them grow. He is married with two daughters and lives in North Miami, Florida with his family and dog.