Alex Balkanski
Director/Board Member at CORNER GROWTH ACQUISITION CORP. 2
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 2024-04-29
Profile
Alex A.
Balkanski was the founder and had founded C-Cube Microsystems, Inc. in 1988, where he held the title of Chief Executive Officer from 1988 to 2000.
He currently holds the following positions: - President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Picarro, Inc. since 2013.
- Director at Xoomsys, Inc.- Director at D2S, Inc. since 2007.
- Director at Kyoto University.
- Director at Engageli, Inc. since 2020.
- Independent Director at Corner Growth Acquisition Corp.
since 2021.
- Director at Corner Growth Acquisition Corp.
3.
- Independent Director at Corner Growth Acquisition Corp.
2.
- General Partner at Benchmark Capital Management Co. LLC since 2000.
His former positions include: - Director at Microsemi Storage Solutions, Inc.- Director at Entrisphere, Inc.- Director at Ambarella, Inc.- Lead Director at Infinera Corp.
from 2001 to 2009.
- Director at Mu Dynamics, Inc.- Director at Decru, Inc. from 2002 to 2005.
- Director at Newport Media, Inc. (California).
- Director at Twin Creeks Technologies, Inc.- Director at Divicom, Inc.Dr. Balkanski's education history includes:- Graduate and Doctorate degrees from Harvard University, conferred in 1981 and 1987 respectively.
- Undergraduate degree from Harvard College.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-31 | 58,333 ( 33.33% ) | 643 413 $ | 2024-04-29 | |
| 2024-03-31 | 50,000 ( 0.99% ) | 637 750 $ | 2024-04-29 | |
STITCH FIX, INC. CLASS A
0.03% | 2022-12-30 | 25,898 ( 0.03% ) | 55 681 $ | 2024-04-29 |
Alex Balkanski active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| CORNER GROWTH ACQUISITION CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2021-02-15 |
| CORNER GROWTH ACQUISITION CORP. 2 | Director/Board Member | - |
Benchmark Capital Management Co. LLC
 Benchmark Capital Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Benchmark Capital Management Co. LLC (Benchmark Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1995 by Kevin Harvey, Andy Rachleff and Bob Kagle. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Private Equity Investor | 1999-12-31 |
D2S, Inc.
 D2S, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services D2S, Inc. supplies computational design platforms. Its products include TrueMask MDP and TrueMask DS. TrueMask DS, a mask-wafer double simulation platform for research and development exploration, bit-cell design, hot-spot analysis, and mask-defect categorization that comprehends overlapping shots and dose modulation. The company was founded by Aki Fujimura in 2007 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2006-12-31 |
Corner Growth Acquisition Corp. 3
 Corner Growth Acquisition Corp. 3 Financial ConglomeratesFinance Corner Growth Acquisition Corp. 3 is a blank check company created for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. The company was founded on February 10, 2021 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Engageli, Inc.
 Engageli, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Engageli, Inc. engages in development of a digital learning platform. It enables higher-education institutions to provide students with an inclusive and engaging learning experience. The company is headquartered in San Mateo. CA. | Director/Board Member | 2020-06-30 |
| Kyoto University | Director/Board Member | - |
Xoomsys, Inc.
 Xoomsys, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Xoomsys, Inc. distributes processing based circuit simulation solutions. The firm's products include SPICE-accurate simulation that provides verification analysis and hardware resources. The company was founded by Sunil Shah in 2003 and is headquartered in Cupertino, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Picarro, Inc.
 Picarro, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Picarro, Inc. produces real-time, cloud-based gas measurement solutions for the global energy and scientific markets. The company offers isotope analyzers, trace gas analyzers, peripherals, service packages and parts and supplies. The company was founded by Barbara A. Paldus in January 1998 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | 2001-12-31 |
Former positions of Alex Balkanski
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Training of Alex Balkanski
| Harvard University | Doctorate Degree |
| Harvard College | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| INFINERA CORPORATION | Electronic Technology |
| AMBARELLA, INC. | Electronic Technology |
| CORNER GROWTH ACQUISITION CORP. | Finance |
| CORNER GROWTH ACQUISITION CORP. 2 | Finance |
| Private companies | 14 |
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Benchmark Capital Management Co. LLC
Benchmark Capital Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Benchmark Capital Management Co. LLC (Benchmark Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1995 by Kevin Harvey, Andy Rachleff and Bob Kagle. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
Microsemi Storage Solutions, Inc.
 Microsemi Storage Solutions, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Microsemi Storage Solutions, Inc. engages in the design, development, marketing, and support of semiconductor solutions by integrating its mixed-signal, software, and systems expertise through a network of offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company was founded by James V. Diller, Sr., Colin C. Harris, Brian Gerson, Gregory D. Aasen, Glenn Bindley, and Kevin Huscroft in 1984 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Picarro, Inc.
Picarro, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Picarro, Inc. produces real-time, cloud-based gas measurement solutions for the global energy and scientific markets. The company offers isotope analyzers, trace gas analyzers, peripherals, service packages and parts and supplies. The company was founded by Barbara A. Paldus in January 1998 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Technology Services |
Xoomsys, Inc.
Xoomsys, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Xoomsys, Inc. distributes processing based circuit simulation solutions. The firm's products include SPICE-accurate simulation that provides verification analysis and hardware resources. The company was founded by Sunil Shah in 2003 and is headquartered in Cupertino, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Newport Media, Inc. (California)
 Newport Media, Inc. (California) SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Newport Media, Inc. operates as a fabless semiconductor company. It develops integrated solutions for emerging digital audio and mobile TV broadcasts standards. The company was founded by Mohy F. Abdelgany in January 2005 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Entrisphere, Inc.
 Entrisphere, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Entrisphere, Inc. developes, provides fiber access technology. Its solutions, including the BLM 1500 system & T-Series family of PON ONTs, ONUs & fiber fed remotes, ease migration for incumbent carriers by delivering communications and entertainment services over circuit or packet networks based on PON or copper transport. The company was founded by Bill Coughran, Phil Winterbottom & Ken Thompson in 2000 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Producer Manufacturing |
Mu Dynamics, Inc.
 Mu Dynamics, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Mu Dynamics, Inc. provides testing and validation of application-aware networks. Its solutions are designed to enable customers to recreate applications and determine impact to their network. The company offers its services to service providers, enterprises, government agencies, and network equipment manufacturers. Mu Dynamics was founded in 2005. Its headquarters are located in Sunnyvale, CA. | Technology Services |
D2S, Inc.
D2S, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services D2S, Inc. supplies computational design platforms. Its products include TrueMask MDP and TrueMask DS. TrueMask DS, a mask-wafer double simulation platform for research and development exploration, bit-cell design, hot-spot analysis, and mask-defect categorization that comprehends overlapping shots and dose modulation. The company was founded by Aki Fujimura in 2007 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Technology Services |
C-Cube Microsystems, Inc.
 C-Cube Microsystems, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology C-Cube Microsystems, Inc. manufactures, designs, develops, and sells semiconductors and software solutions for digital video applications. It also designs microprocessors. The company was founded by Edmund Sun, Alexandre Balkanski, Alain Rossman, and Jim Rafferty in July 1988 and is headquartered in Milpitas, CA | Electronic Technology |
Twin Creeks Technologies, Inc.
 Twin Creeks Technologies, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Twin Creeks Technologies, Inc. offered ion implanter technology that enables the production of thin substrates. The company was founded by Srinivasan Sivram in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Decru, Inc.
 Decru, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Decru, Inc. develops and manufactures data storage security systems. The company's solutions include intellectual property protection, regulatory compliance, privacy, and internal controls. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA. | Commercial Services |
Engageli, Inc.
Engageli, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Engageli, Inc. engages in development of a digital learning platform. It enables higher-education institutions to provide students with an inclusive and engaging learning experience. The company is headquartered in San Mateo. CA. | Technology Services |
Corner Growth Acquisition Corp. 3
Corner Growth Acquisition Corp. 3 Financial ConglomeratesFinance Corner Growth Acquisition Corp. 3 is a blank check company created for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. The company was founded on February 10, 2021 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Finance |
| Divicom, Inc. |
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