Alex Schwartz

Alex Schwartz is a prominent figure in the tech and startup community, currently serving as a Techstars Mentor since October 2021 in Boston. He is also the Founder and CEO of Tangle, a collaboration tool designed to enhance remote work, which has raised over $10 million from top investors and advisors. Prior to this, he was the CEO of Owlchemy Labs, a virtual reality studio that was acquired by Google in 2017. Under his leadership, Owlchemy Labs developed several successful VR titles, including the hit game "Job Simulator," which sold over one million units and generated significant revenue across multiple platforms.12

In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Schwartz has a strong background in growth strategy and consulting, having worked with Fortune 500 companies like Marriott and Nestle to scale their digital marketing and tech products. His work emphasizes the importance of human intelligence in an increasingly automated world, advocating for a "Future of Work Mindset" that prioritizes skills such as leadership, empathy, and creativity amidst technological advancements.13

Schwartz is also active in thought leadership through his podcast, The Disrupted Workforce, where he discusses the impact of AI and automation on jobs and the necessary adaptations for individuals and organizations to thrive in this evolving landscape.3