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    Alex Wearn

    CEO at IDEX, experienced in product management and business analysis

    Alex Wearn is the CEO and co-founder of IDEX, a decentralized exchange known for its speed and security. He has been in this role since January 2016. Wearn has a strong background in product management and analytics, having previously worked at Amazon as a Senior Product Manager and at IBM in various roles, including managing implementations and product development for DemandTec Solutions.

    Education and Early Career

    Wearn holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Chemistry from Vanderbilt University (2004-2008) and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University (2014-2016) where he also earned a Master's in Data Intelligence. His early career included significant contributions at IBM, where he managed multiple high-value software implementations and led teams in developing econometric models for consumer packaged goods clients.

    Professional Highlights

    • CEO, IDEX (2016 - Present): Leading the development of one of the fastest decentralized exchanges on Ethereum.
    • Senior Product Manager, Amazon (2017 - 2018): Focused on capacity planning for logistics operations.
    • Various Roles at IBM (2008 - 2014): Progressed through roles from Business Analyst to Senior Product Manager, overseeing substantial projects that improved sales forecasting and product integration.

    Wearn's expertise lies in leading teams to design and deliver innovative software solutions, making him a prominent figure in the fintech and blockchain sectors.12

    Highlights

    Jul 23 · CoinDesk
    Index Chain Price | IDEX Price and Live Chart - CoinDesk
    Jul 22 · CoinDesk
    Chain Price | IDEX Price and Live Chart - CoinDesk
    Jan 23 · coinpaprika.com
    [PDF] IDEX: A Real-Time and High-Throughput Ethereum Smart Contract ...

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    Experience

    CEO at IDEX (January 2016 - Present)
    Senior Product Manager at Amazon (March 2017 - February 2018), Roles in IBM DemandTec Solutions, Adobe, and Kellogg School of Management spanning business analysis and product management (September 2008 - May 2014)

    Education

    MBA & MS-DI from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management (2014 - 2016); BA in Economics, Chemistry from Vanderbilt University (2004 - 2008)

    Location

    United States