Alan Ringvald

CEO of Relativity6 with a strong background in entrepreneurship and marketing

Alan Ringvald is the CEO and co-founder of Relativity6, a company that specializes in using artificial intelligence for industry classification. Founded in 2016 at MIT, Relativity6 aims to provide actionable insights through its advanced data science solutions, helping businesses understand their customer landscape more effectively.1 2

Educational Background

Alan holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management, where he focused his thesis on "Unresponsive Customers." He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Legal Studies from Brandeis University.1 3

Professional Experience

Before leading Relativity6, Alan had an extensive career that included various entrepreneurial ventures and significant roles in established companies:

Entrepreneur in Residence at the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship
CEO and Co-Founder of /superdigital, a sports analytics firm
Director of Marketing and Analytics for UNREAL Candy
Partnerships and Account Executive at Google, where he worked on monetization strategies for platforms like YouTube.1 3 5

Personal Journey

Alan's professional journey has been marked by resilience. In 2020, he faced significant health challenges that led to a period of disability. After receiving the correct diagnosis and treatment, he has since become an advocate for individuals living with disabilities and chronic pain.5

Vision for Relativity6

Under Alan's leadership, Relativity6 has achieved notable milestones, including signing its 50th enterprise customer. He emphasizes the company's commitment to redefining industry classification through AI technology, aiming to solve complex business intelligence challenges.4 Alan's vision reflects a strong belief in the transformative potential of AI across various sectors.4

Highlights

Jul 6 · relativity6.com

Relativity6 Welcomes 50th Customer, Advancing its Mission to Solve ...

Sep 2 · wobblygirl.com

Episode Seven: Alan Ringvald, CEO of Relativity6 - Wobbly Girl

Experience

CEO at Relativity6 (June 2016 - Present)

- Entrepreneur in Residence at Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship (Dec 2014 - June 2015) - CEO + Co-founder at /superdigital (July 2013 - Dec 2014) - Director, Marketing + Analytics at UNREAL Candy (June 2011 - July 2013) - Partnerships + Account Executive + Product Marketing at Google (Dec 2006 - June 2011) - Founder/CEO at College Bellhop (Jan 2003 - Sep 2010)

Education

- MBA in Master's Thesis - Unresponsive Customers, Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management - BA in Economics and Legal Studies, Brandeis University (2000 - 2004)