Alexa Makreas

Alexa Makreas is a seasoned professional with close to a decade of experience in VC Marketing & Communications, specializing in elevating brand stories for venture firms and their portfolio companies.

As the former Head of Marketing & Communications at Salesforce Ventures, Alexa led the development and execution of global marketing and communications strategies, supporting the firm, its leadership, and portfolio companies.

She managed a team that offered strategic counsel and support in areas like brand, PR, content, and community building, collaborating with external agencies and Salesforce business partners.

Prior to her role at Salesforce Ventures, Alexa was a founding member of the Lightspeed Venture Partners platform team, focusing on marketing, community building, and talent/people operations.

Alexa has a deep-rooted passion for entrepreneurship and enjoys assisting entrepreneurs at various growth stages to effectively communicate their narratives.

Outside her professional commitments, Alexa provides pro-bono guidance to small business owners across diverse industries, with a particular emphasis on supporting founders from underrepresented backgrounds.

With a background in Sociology from the University of California, Berkeley, Alexa Makreas brings a unique perspective to her marketing and communication roles, infused with a rich understanding of societal dynamics and interaction.

Her illustrious career includes roles such as Board Member at Let's Talk Ops, Senior Marketing Manager at Lightspeed Venture Partners, Marketing Manager at Lightspeed Venture Partners, Marketing Coordinator at NetSuite, and Marketing Associate at HealthSouk.

Additionally, Alexa has had experience as the Chair at University of California, Berkeley and as the Small Business Owner & Operator at Sunshine Studio, underlining her diverse skill set and extensive industry exposure.