Alex Benke

Alex Benke is a seasoned product leader with considerable experience in finance and technology. He attended Cornell University, where he earned his degree in Operations Research & Industrial Engineering. He later obtained a Certificate in Financial Planning from Fordham University. Alex has held several positions in the financial services industry, including Vice President at Ridgeline and Betterment, where he led top-performing teams in developing advice and investment products. He is also a well-respected mentor at Techstars and has worked with notable startups such as Invibed. In previous years, Alex worked in credit risk technology with JPMorgan Chase and founded the consulting firm Sole Proprietor. Alex Benke has also lent his expertise in financial planning as a CFP® at Ascent Financial Group LLC. Through his professional experiences, he has become an accomplished product strategist and financial advisor with core skills in product management, mentoring, financial planning, and technology.