Alexander Fries

Alexander Fries is a highly accomplished entrepreneur and business leader with a wealth of experience spanning over 20 years.

He currently serves as the President at Ecosystem Ventures in San Francisco, driving innovation and supporting startups.

Alex is also a co-founder of Alpana Ventures in Geneva, Switzerland and has played a key role in establishing the European fund for Stanley Black & Decker.

His entrepreneurial journey includes co-founding successful ventures like Playspan Inc, SDK Biotechnologies Inc., and PURE SWISS AG.

He has led marketing, business development, and strategic partnerships at SVOX AG, which was later acquired by Nuance Communications Inc.

Alex's contributions have been recognized with multiple nominations for Switzerland's Digital Shaper of the Year award.

He has been actively involved in promoting social entrepreneurship through his board positions and as an Adjunct Professor at UC Berkeley and the University of San Francisco.

In his academic pursuits, he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance and an MBA in International Marketing.

Alex leverages his expertise by serving on boards of Corporate Ventures and Startups to guide and support emerging businesses.

His educational background includes programs at University of California, Berkeley and the University of San Francisco, along with high school studies at SAMD.