Alexandre (Alex) Lazarow is a Partner and Head of North America at Cathay Innovation, an international venture capital firm aiming to support and fund entrepreneurs pursuing a global vision. A prominent investor, teacher, and writer, Alex has an impressive educational background, including an MBA from Harvard Business School, a CFA designation from the CFA Institute, and a B.Comm from the University of Manitoba.

Before joining Cathay Innovation, Alex also worked with top-tier companies such as Omidyar Network, McKinsey & Company, and the Bank of Canada in various positions. With his extensive experience in the financial and investment sectors, Alex made it his mission to invest in promising startups and become a transformative force driving innovation and social impact around the globe. He has provided advisory, mentorship, and board support to several startups, including Facily, ZenBusiness PBC, Sidecar Health, Kueski, Neon, Rensource Energy, and many more.

In addition to his investing career, Alex teaches entrepreneurship and innovation, sharing his insights and expertise with young students. He has taught Building and Scaling Start-ups at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey and is also an author, having written the book Out-Innovate, published by Harvard Business Review. An outdoor enthusiast, Alex enjoys exploring new places and the great outdoors in his free time.