Alain Chuard

Alain Chuard is a Swiss serial entrepreneur and former professional snowboarder currently serving as the Founder and President of Prisma, an innovative digital-first school.12 Born in Bern, Switzerland, he has a diverse professional background that includes:

Professional Background

• Entrepreneurial Ventures
  • Co-founded Wildfire Interactive, which was acquired by Google in July 2012 for $450 million3
  • Founded Prisma in 2020 with his wife Victoria Ransom2
  • Co-created Swisspreneur, Switzerland's largest business podcast platform3

Early Career and Education

• Former professional snowboarder ranked in the top 4 snowboarders in Switzerland from 1994-963
• Holds an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business
• Bachelor's degree in economics from Macalester College
• Worked previously as a financial analyst at Salomon Smith Barney13

Personal Details

• Lives in Palo Alto, California
• Married to Victoria Ransom in March 2013
• Father of three children
• Speaks four languages
• Member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network1

Chuard is known for being an impact-driven entrepreneur who has transitioned from technology marketing to education technology, with Prisma aiming to reimagine schooling for the modern world.24