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    Alexander Klokus

    Investor and entrepreneur focused on frontier science and technology.

    Alexander Klokus is a prominent entrepreneur and investor with a focus on frontier science and technology. He is the Founder and Managing Partner at SALT Fund, a position he has held since May 2020.5

    Career Highlights

    Entrepreneurial Ventures::

    • Co-founder and CEO of Futurism, a media company covering breakthrough science and technology, which was acquired by Singularity University in 2019.54
    • Co-founder of Gravity Products, a sleep and wellness business known for the Gravity Blanket. The company raised $4.7 million on Kickstarter and was later acquired by WIN Brands Group.45
    • Co-founder and investor in Tomorrow Farms, a role he has held since May 2021.5
    • Co-founder and investor in Mamori Labs - Kinto, starting from February 2023.5

    Education

    Klokus studied Finance & Management at New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a 3.96 GPA.3 He also attended the University of Melbourne.3

    Achievements and Recognition

    • Named in Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in January 2017.5
    • Gravity was listed as one of Time Magazine's Best Inventions of 2018.5
    • Gravity was included in Entrepreneur's 100 Brilliant Companies of 2018.5

    Current Focus

    As the Founder and Managing Partner at SALT Fund, Klokus invests in frontier science startups. His experience spans various sectors including media, consumer health, wellness, and deep tech.3

    Alexander Klokus has established himself as a serial entrepreneur with a track record of building and selling successful companies in diverse industries, demonstrating his versatility and business acumen.12

    Highlights

    Aug 18 · archive2.salt.org
    Alex Klokus - SALT
    Alex Klokus - SALT
    Mar 15 · Digiday
    Gravity blanket seller Futurism acquired by Singularity University - Digiday
    Mar 15 · Digiday
    Gravity blanket seller Futurism acquired by Singularity University - Digiday
    Gravity blanket seller Futurism acquired by Singularity University - Digiday

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    Experience

    Founder and Managing Partner at SALT Fund (May 2020 - Present)
    Mamori Labs - Kinto (February 2023 - Present), Tomorrow Farms (May 2021 - Present), Co-Founder (Acquired by WIN Brands Group) - Gravity Products (January 2017 - December 2020), Co-Founder and CEO (Acquired by Singularity University) - Futurism (May 2015 - April 2019)

    Location

    New York, New York, United States