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    Al Hertz

    Lifelong autodidact

    Al Hertz, also known as Alex Hertz, is a prominent figure in the design industry with extensive experience in fintech companies. He formerly held the position of Design Manager and Principal Designer at Plaid, where he worked across brand, product, and research teams to nurture new ideas and support ongoing projects.1

    Professional Background

    Al Hertz has an impressive track record in the design field:

    • Former roles: Design Manager, Designer, and Design Lead
    • Notable companies: Plaid and Gumroad
    • Leadership: Led design teams to deliver high-quality solutions

    Education

    Al holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Industry Studies from Loyola University New Orleans, which has contributed to his creative approach in design.

    Skills and Expertise

    Al Hertz is known for his proficiency in:

    • Leadership and team management
    • Product and graphic design
    • Problem-solving and collaboration
    • Branding and visual identity
    • UX/UI design and prototyping
    • User research and design process

    Current Work

    While his most recent prominent role was at Plaid, Al Hertz has since moved on to new ventures. He has worked as a Sr. Product Designer at Route since October 20222, continuing to apply his expertise in design and product development.

    Al Hertz's LinkedIn username is alexchertz, reflecting his full name Alex Hertz.1

    Highlights

    Aug 14 · Nature.com
    Flexible dispersion engineering using polymer patterning in ... - Nature.com
    Flexible dispersion engineering using polymer patterning in ... - Nature.com
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    3D integration enables ultralow-noise isolator-free lasers in silicon ... - Nature.com
    3D integration enables ultralow-noise isolator-free lasers in silicon ... - Nature.com

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    Experience

    Co-Founder at Folio
    Entrepreneur in Residence at Thrive Capital (October 2022 - May 2023), Design Advisor at TruckSmarter (February 2022 - May 2023), Design Advisor at Cardless (July 2020 - May 2023)

    Education

    B.S., Music Industry Studies from Loyola University New Orleans (2008 - 2012)

    Location

    San Francisco, California, United States