Alex McCauley

Alex McCauley is the Founder and CEO of Brightfox Education, a company he established in September 2017 to revolutionize afterschool education.12 His journey in the education sector began at a young age, as he started working in the afterschool education industry when he was just 16 years old.2

Educational and Professional Background

Alex holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania, which he completed in 2004.1 After graduation, he returned to the education industry, where his ideas about innovating in this space first took root.2

Career Highlights

Tech Industry Experience:: Alex's career path includes significant roles at major tech companies:

• Google: He worked at Google from March 2006 to May 2009, serving as a Product Specialist for AdWords and as a founding member of the Policy and Abuse Operations team.1
• Twitter: From May 2009 to March 2014, Alex held various positions at Twitter, including:
  • HR Integration Lead for Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Technical Program Manager for User Growth
  • Manager of Business Operations
  • Product Manager for International initiatives1

Education Sector::

• Before his tech career, Alex directed an afterschool educational program at SCORE! Educational Centers from June 2004 to February 2006.1
• In 2018, he founded Brightfox Education, combining his passion for education with the insights gained from his experiences in the tech industry.2

Personal Details

Originally from the Boston area, Alex has been living in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2005.3 He has also lived in various other locations, including Berlin, Philadelphia, Mexico City, and Hyderabad, India.3

Alex describes himself as a generalist with experience in both software development and business operations.4 In his spare time, he enjoys hosting events at his house and exploring the area within a four-hour radius of San Francisco.3