Founded in 2005, Alpha is an invite-only networking community for founders, CEOs, and leading technology influencers. The idea is simple: to create an environment where leaders in tech can connect and collaborate with their peers in a private setting where they can speak candidly. Alpha curates events that foster strong professional and personal relationships. We bring together the brightest people on a subject, theme or technology trend and let them decide where to take the conversation. Alpha hosts more than 40 events per year across 8 cities (New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Salt Lake City, Toronto, Boston and Chicago).
Established in 2005
2000 members across 8 cities
40 events per year covering a broad range of topics
Alpha focuses on events that will give something back to the tech founders, CEOs and executives: a new board member, mentor, investor or partnership.
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Alpha is different because our network is elite. Our founders, CEOs and executives join together to create a powerful network that is one of their biggest resources. Our advisory boards continue to help the Alpha team cultivate the community, ensuring quality of the membership remains top notch. Alpha is where founders and CEOs connect, create and learn from one another.
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Community Coordinator
Andie joined Alpha in January 2023 and is responsible for coordinating memorable & meaningful events for the Alpha community. Along with her responsibilities at Alpha, Andie has been Executive Assistant to the CFO & CCO at Crosslink Capital and Head of Facilities to their Bay Area offices since 2018. Outside of work, you can find Andie developing her regenerative farm in New Mexico, training for her next alpine summit, and spending time with family & friends.
Co-Founder
Eric is a MGP at Crosslink Capital and co-founder of Alpha —the entrepreneurial networking club for more than 1,500 Founders and CEOs. Prior to Crosslink, Eric was a partner at Bay Partners. His startup experience includes co-founding WebSpective (INKT) and TelASIC Communications (MTI). Eric holds a BA from Dartmouth and a MBA from Harvard Business School.
Co-Founder
Mike is a co-founder of Alpha and founder and Managing Director of Founders Circle Capital, a growth stage technology investor that provides secondary liquidity for founders, early employees and investors. Mike has been a venture investor for over 10 years at Panorama Capital and JPMorgan Partners. Mike holds a BA from Berkeley and a JD and MBA from University of Michigan.
Head of Community
Alexis joined Crosslink in 2021 and is responsible for organizing and facilitating in-person and virtual events for the Alpha community. Prior to joining Crosslink, Alexis was with a Private Equity Firm in Newport Beach where she managed day-to-day administrative operations and long-term projects for multiple executives. Outside of work, Alexis enjoys all things health and wellness, and spending time with her family and dogs.
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Crosslink Capital is a leading early-stage investor based in the San Francisco Bay Area investing in emerging growth companies since 1989. They are a proven team of early stage business builders investing out of their ninth fund ($350M). Crosslink partners with ambitious entrepreneurs who are reshaping massive markets with disruptive technology.
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