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Alex Brufsky

Investor

Partner at 1435 Capital

New York, New York

Writes $250K – $10M checks · typically $1M

About

Alex Brufsky is co-founder of ViewEngine, a New York-based AI search and SEO agency that works with enterprises, franchises, and B2B companies to increase visibility across AI search platforms including ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, and Google AI Overviews, as well as traditional search engines. The agency provides AI search optimization, programmatic SEO, and custom tooling services to help clients achieve organic traffic growth.

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Experience

  1. ViewEngineCo-Foundercurrent2024 — presentNew York, United States
  2. SPACInsider.comLead Software Engineer2022 — 2024New York City Metropolitan Area
  3. Amazon Web Services (AWS)Software Development Engineer I Intern2021New York City Metropolitan Area
  4. Ben Jen Holdings LLCTechnical Venture Partner2017 — 2021
  5. Bamboo LadderExecutive Secretary2019 — 2021
  6. Tech JohnnyMachine Learning Engineering Intern2020Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
  7. FounderyChief Operating Officer2017 — 2020Boston, Massachusetts
  8. Alpha Sigma Phi at the University of MichiganVice President of Finance2019 — 2020Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
  9. Lucky Eight MediaProduct Engineering Lead2018 — 2020New York, United States
  10. Alex King CreativeLead Developer2016 — 2018
  11. Better Body Image, Inc.iOS Software Engineer2014 — 2015
  12. BackPeddleIntern2014

Education

  1. University of Michigan College of EngineeringBachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science2018 — 2021
  2. Phillips Exeter AcademyHigh School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates2016 — 2018
  3. Upper St. Clair School District2014 — 2016

Skills & more

Machine Learning1Entrepreneurship2Mobile Applications3Graphic Design1Start-ups1PostgreSQLNode.jsAmazon Web Services (AWS)3Python (Programming Language)2Swift1JavaScript1Java
+4 morePhotoshopMicrosoft OfficeManagementMicrosoft Excel

Languages English · French

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  • Series 63 — FINRA
  • Series 82 — FINRA
  • Securities Industry Essentials — FINRA
  • Fab Diploma — Fab Lab DC

From Alex's professional profile.

Same school

Also attended University of Michigan College of Engineering10

Bob StefanskiManaging Director at eLab VenturesNATE REDMONDPartner at Alpha EdisonHaley ProutInvestor at Gigascale CapitalJoe TouGeneral Partner at Triptyq CapitalSoona AmhazManaging Partner at VOLT CAPITALChristina ZerkaInvestor at Forum Ventures

+ 4 more

Also attended Phillips Exeter Academy56

Nathaniel HardingManaging Partner at Cortado VenturesMax Von PoelnitzPartner at Foothill VenturesPhilip KalikmanAssistant Professor of Real Estate, Finance, & Economics at Joyance PartnersAlbert DouerInvestor at MatterScale VenturesEnmi KendallGeneral Partner at Healthy VenturesVic StoneGeneral Partner, President and Head of 82VS Dallas at 82VS

+ 50 more

Also attended Upper St. Clair School District1

Sean RobinsonCybersecurity Advisory Board at Florida Funders

Shared employers

Also worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS)116

Nancy WangInvestor at Felicis VenturesJon TurowVenture Partner at Madrona Venture GroupEric AndersonPartner at Scale Venture PartnersKeerthi NalabotuInvestor at True VenturesJared SaulFormer Chief Medical Officer, Commercial Health & Life Sciences (External Advisor) at Flare Capital PartnersEllen RubinPartner at Glasswing Ventures

+ 110 more

Also worked at Bamboo Ladder1

Ben JenDirector at Homeroom Fund

Also worked at Foundery1

Ben JenDirector at Homeroom Fund

Colleagues at 1435 Capital

Andrew Somers
Associate at 1435 Capital
Ben Jen
Managing Partner at 1435 Capital
Conor Hunt
Managing Partner at 1435 Capital
Junaid Mian
Venture Partner at 1435 Capital