Alexander Fries

Alexander Fries is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with over 20 years of experience in founding, funding, and managing global businesses.2 He is currently a Partner and Member of the Board of Directors at InnoQube Switzerland, an innovation hub based in Chur that aims to transform the Swiss innovation landscape.13

Professional Background

Fries has an extensive background in entrepreneurship and venture capital:

• President of Ecosystem Ventures, a San Francisco-based Venture Fund
• Co-founder of Alpana Ventures in Geneva, Switzerland
• Established the European fund for Stanley Black & Decker

He has been involved in several successful ventures:

• Co-founded Playspan Inc, an e-commerce platform acquired by VISA International
• Contributed to SDK Biotechnologies Inc. and PURE SWISS AG
• Co-founded SVOX AG, an ETH spin-off later acquired by Nuance Communications Inc.

Role at InnoQube Switzerland

As a Partner and Board Member at InnoQube Switzerland, Fries brings his Silicon Valley experience to the Swiss Alps.1 His vision is to bridge the gap between Silicon Valley's innovative power and Swiss precision, aiming to create a vibrant ecosystem for startups and corporate innovation.12

Achievements and Recognition

• Nominated multiple times for Switzerland's Digital Shaper of the Year award
• Appointed to the Board of the Social Entrepreneurship Initiative in Switzerland
• Serves on multiple boards of Corporate Ventures and Startups

Education and Academic Contributions

• Holds a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and an MBA in International Marketing from the University of San Francisco
• Serves as an Adjunct Professor at UC Berkeley and the University of San Francisco

Alexander Fries's LinkedIn username is indeed alexanderfries, as confirmed by recent LinkedIn posts related to InnoQube Switzerland.45