Alex Bard

Alex Bard is the Managing Director at Redpoint Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies. He has held this position since July 2017. Bard is also known for leading the seed round for Wander, a travel technology company, and has been involved in various board memberships, including roles at companies like Hims, Kustomer, and AppZen.123

Career Background

Before joining Redpoint Ventures, Bard served as the CEO of Campaign Monitor, a global email marketing and automation platform, from September 2014 to July 2017. He has also held significant roles at Salesforce.com as Executive Vice President and General Manager of Service Cloud, where he contributed to growing the business to over $1 billion in revenue. His entrepreneurial journey includes founding several technology companies, such as Goowy Media, which was acquired by AOL, and Assistly, which was acquired by Salesforce and rebranded as Desk.com.2456

Investment Focus

At Redpoint, Bard focuses on investing in sectors such as AI, cybersecurity, consumer technology, fintech, and healthcare. His investment strategy typically involves seed and Series A funding rounds, with a check size range from $100,000 to $50 million.345

Personal Insights

Bard emphasizes the importance of values and people in building successful companies. He aims to be a supportive partner to founders, helping them navigate challenges and celebrate milestones. His background is shaped by his parents' immigrant experience, instilling in him a strong work ethic and integrity.56