Alexander Mittal

Alexander Mittal is the Co-Founder and CEO of FundersClub, an online venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, which he has led since its inception in June 2012. FundersClub aims to democratize venture capital by allowing accredited investors to invest in startups, providing access to opportunities that were traditionally reserved for a select few.

Background and Career

Before establishing FundersClub, Mittal was the founding CEO of Innova Dynamics, a venture-backed touchscreen hardware company, where he played a key role in transitioning the company from a university laboratory to commercialization. He also served as the founding CTO of Crederity, a company focused on identity and credential verification. Additionally, he co-founded Penn Engineers Without Borders, a non-profit organization that has successfully provided running water to numerous communities worldwide.

Mittal holds dual degrees in Economics and Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School and has participated in the Y Combinator startup accelerator program. His entrepreneurial efforts have earned him recognition, including being featured in Forbes' 30 Under 30 in Tech and BusinessWeek's list of America's Best Young Entrepreneurs. He has also been involved in scientific research, having presented at the 2002 Nobel Prize Ceremonies, and an asteroid has been named in his honor by MIT Lincoln Laboratory for his contributions to science.

Current Roles and Contributions

In addition to his role at FundersClub, Mittal serves on the boards of several companies and is an advisor to First Round Capital’s Dorm Room Fund. He is also a columnist for Inc., sharing insights on entrepreneurship and venture capital.123