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Alexa Liautaud
Partner at General Catalyst in New York
Alexa Liautaud is a Partner at General Catalyst, a venture capital firm that invests in companies from seed to growth stages.1 Here are key details about her background and role:
Professional Experience
Alexa joined General Catalyst in June 2021 as part of the Investment Team and became a Partner in August 2022.2 At General Catalyst, she focuses on:
- Investing in enterprise and consumer companies
- The firm's Global Resilience thesis, which aims to modernize critical sectors like national security, media, manufacturing, and logistics
- Partnering with founders solving pressing societal problems
Prior to venture capital, Alexa had a career in journalism:
- Correspondent at NBC News (2018-2020)
- Associate Producer & Reporter at VICE Media (2016-2018)
- Reporter roles at The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg
Education
Alexa has a strong academic background:
- MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2020-2022)
- M.S. from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
- B.A. in History with Honors from Stanford University, with a minor in Middle Eastern Languages2
Investment Focus
At General Catalyst, Alexa is actively involved with portfolio companies including Helsing, Nominal, Re
- Enterprise and consumer technology
- Global resilience and critical infrastructure modernization
- Companies addressing major societal challenges
Alexa brings her journalism background to venture capital, emphasizing the importance of clear perception, navigating diverse information sources, and building authentic empathy with founders worldwide.1