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Alex Wu
Founding Team. Investor. VP, Strategy, MarComm, & Partnerships at Nex (creators of HomeCourt, Active Arcade, Nex Playground), ex Obama for America, Meta, Quora, Uber. Co-founder #goldopen & A3
Alex Wu is a prominent figure in the tech industry, currently serving as a Founding Team member and Vice President of Strategy, MarComm, and Partnerships at Nex, a motion sports and entertainment company based in the San Francisco Bay Area.1
Professional Experience
Alex has been with Nex since February 2018, where he has played a crucial role in the company's development. Nex combines cutting-edge mobile, AI, and computer vision technologies with community engagement experiences to reconnect people with the joy of movement.1 Some of their notable applications include HomeCourt, Active Arcade, Party Fowl, Starri, and Peppa Pig Jump & Giggle.
Under Alex's leadership, Nex has achieved several accolades:
- Apple Design of the Year Award
- On-Stage presence at Apple Event 2018
- App Store App of the Year Nominee
- App Store Editor's Choice
- Featured in Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies list three times
- Recognized in Time's Best Inventions of the Year
Alex has also been instrumental in establishing partnerships with major companies such as Apple, Samsung, Arm, NBA, Nike, Warner Brothers, Hasbro, Entertainment One, Sky, and Wilson.1
Other Roles and Ventures
In addition to his work at Nex, Alex holds several other positions:
- Managing Partner at Cavalier Venture Partners, a venture capital firm focusing on technology and healthcare investments.1
- Co-Founder of A3 (Asian American Artists Foundation), a non-profit supporting Asian American artists in media.1
Previous Experience
Before joining Nex, Alex had an impressive career in the tech industry:
- Product Marketing at Uber (2014-2015)
- Head of Product Marketing, Communications, & Partnerships at Quora (2012-2014)
- Various roles at Facebook (2008-2012), including Mobile Product Marketing and Global Brand and Consumer Marketing1
Alex's diverse experience in product marketing, communications, and partnerships across multiple high-profile tech companies has undoubtedly contributed to his success in his current role at Nex.