Alex Gillis
Strategic technology leader and startup founder with experience deploying enterprise-wide digital transformations across 50+ countries and building AI-driven ventures from zero to scale. Combining operational rigor with entrepreneurial creativity to turn emerging technologies into measurable business impact.
Featured Work
Accelerating the success of global, firm-wide future finance initiatives at BCG
The Global Operational Innovations team powers the future.
Analyzed $2.5 billion of angel investments in partnership with the Government
The annual report highlights the progress of the startup ecosystem.
Established a national Government-backed investor education platform
NACO Academy is an esteemed credential for aspiring investors.
Designed a platform to build trust & combat loneliness among remote teams
Cashew's inclusive social challenges build community at work.
Represented non-profit on the United Nations Education Technology Task Team
Simbi Foundation enhances access to education for refugees.
Led a team of 55 building a venture-backed learn-to-read platform
Simbi has improved the literacy of 200,000+ students globally.
Hosted the 2020 World Literacy Summit & Tech for Good Plenary
World Literacy Summit highlights quality educational initiatives.
Leveraged AI LLMs to teach students to read throughout the COVID-19 pandemic
Cheerful AI stories strengthen confidence and boost reading scores.
Collaborated with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau & Instagram COO
#educationCAN inspires students to pursue STEM education.
Youngest entrepreneur to pitch on Dragons' Den (Canadian Shark Tank)
Bitness Wi-Fi beacons provide real-time marketing insights.
Founder
Operator
Domain Collector
No-Code Enthusiast
Avid Skier and Sailor
As a generalist, summing myself up in a few words is nearly impossible. Nevertheless, here is a brief list of some of my passions that fulfill my purpose.