Kevin Ross

Kevin Ross is a seasoned entrepreneur and technologist, currently serving as the Founder and CEO of AlienFast, a company he established in April 2013. AlienFast operates as an early-stage accelerator and incubator focused on building and operating Software as a Service (SaaS) companies. The company emphasizes collaboration with partners to bring innovative ideas to market, providing resources, mentorship, and a shared technology platform to facilitate growth and success for various startups.124

Background and Career

Before founding AlienFast, Kevin Ross was the Founder and President of Metova, Inc., a custom mobile application development company he started in 2006 with just $8,000. Under his leadership, Metova experienced significant growth, earning recognition as an Inc. 500 company in 2011. Ross successfully managed the company through economic challenges without relying on venture capital, ultimately selling a majority stake in 2012.132

Ross has over 20 years of experience in the software industry, holding various roles that include software development management across sectors such as education, healthcare, logistics, finance, and supply chain management. His expertise lies in revamping failing development operations through strategic analysis and implementation of necessary changes.13

Education

Kevin Ross holds a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems from Iowa State University, which he completed between 1992 and 1997.12

Philosophy

Ross is passionate about entrepreneurship and believes in the power of collaboration to solve problems. He actively seeks partnerships with entrepreneurs who are looking to build sustainable businesses that make a difference.24