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Alex Chuang

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Co-Founder & CSO at Launch Academy · Operational Specialist at Ignite o/a Planet Hatch

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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431 people in our graph share verified history with Alex — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Joan MirallesunlockedAlex: together at University of British Columbia (2007)
×5Alex: together at General Assembly
×2Alex: together at University of British Columbia
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About

Alex Chuang is an entrepreneur, designer, and growth hacker who has launched products across crowdfunding, e-commerce, SaaS, and marketplaces, sold his first startup in 2013, and mentors Vancouver entrepreneurs. He was recognized for social entrepreneurship and named among BC's Top 30 under 30.

Experience

  1. Launch | Get Sh!t DoneCo-founder & Directorcurrent2018 — presentVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  2. Launch | Get Sh!t DoneCo-founder & Chief Strategy Officer2012 — 2018Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  3. Shape, award-winning AI & 3D StudioCo-Founder/GM2018 — 2024Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  4. Open AR CloudFounding Partner & Advisor2018 — 2024
  5. AWE (Augmented World Expo)Co-Organizer, Vancouver Chapter2018 — 2023Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  6. VR/AR Association - VancouverCo President2017 — 2021Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  7. Traction ConferenceCo-Founder2014 — 2017Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  8. Emberyl CreativeCo-founder, Managing Partner2013 — 2017Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  9. KiwiiCo-founder2016 — 2017Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  10. SandboxAmbassador for Sandbox (Vancouver)2013 — 2015Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  11. MetabridgeProject Manager2013Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  12. Weeve.it (acquired by LX Ventures)Founder & CEO2011 — 2013Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  13. GrowLabEntrepreneur, 2012 Farm Team Cohort2012Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  14. 2012 Odd Squad Gala FundraiserMarketing & PR Committee Member2012Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  15. Art Rental and Sales at the Vancouver Art GalleryProject Consultant2010 — 2011
  16. General Science Student SocietyPresident2008 — 2010University of British Columbia
  17. Tommy Hilfiger CanadaSales Associate2008Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  18. AgendaDigital Marketing Intern2007Taiwan

Skills & more

Entrepreneurship99Start-ups90Leadership69Strategy59User Experience20Rapid Prototyping8Social Media Marketing61Web Design3Growth Hacking1Branding & IdentityPublic Speaking29Public Relations32
+12 moreNew Business DevelopmentMarket ResearchStrategic PartnershipsFundraisingBusiness DevelopmentMarketing StrategyDigital MarketingOnline AdvertisingManagementProgram ManagementOnline MarketingLean Startup

Languages Chinese · English

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Colleagues at Launch Academy

Camille Bonnet
Program Manager at Launch Academy
Elena Kiseleva
Digital Content Manager at Launch Academy
Jean Yoon
Senior Program Manager at Launch Academy
Ray Walia
Co-Founder & CEO at Launch Academy
Roger Patterson
Co-Founder at Launch Academy
Sam Chan
VP of Programs at Launch Academy

Frequently asked questions

Who is Alex Chuang?
Alex Chuang is an entrepreneur, designer, and growth hacker who has launched products across crowdfunding, e-commerce, SaaS, and marketplaces, sold his first startup in 2013, and mentors Vancouver entrepreneurs. He was recognized for social entrepreneurship and named among BC's Top 30 under 30.
Where does Alex Chuang work?
Alex Chuang is Co-Founder & CSO at Launch Academy.
Where did Alex Chuang go to school?
Alex Chuang studied at The University of British Columbia (BSc, Life Science); General Assembly (User Experience Design); GrowLab- Startup Accelerator (Entrepreneurship).

Same school

Also attended The University of British Columbia492

Joan MirallesHead of Administration & Valuation at Inveready Technology Investment GroupZack GrimmerInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Rares CrisanInvestor at Notable CapitalMarianne WuVenture Partner at Congruent VenturesBrendan BakerPartner at Rackhouse Venture Management LpAli KashaniVenture Partner at Think+ Ventures Management, Llc

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Also attended General Assembly142

TinaInvestments & Portfolio Services Team Member at Clear VenturesDavidInvestor at MGV.VCMichael BairdInvestor at Green FlagSabine QuetantMarketing at Collide CapitalPhil JacobSenior Associate at RampersandAllison LightGTM at General Partnership

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Also attended Alliance Manchester Business School67

EgilInvestor at InvestinorCarole GinmanHead of Marketing at OxxPatrick NorrisGeneral Partner at Notion CapitalTony ThomasVenture Partner at Lux CapitalAkitoshi YamadaPartner at Pantheon VenturesDuncan EasterbrookPartner, Chief Financial Officer at RTP Global

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Shared employers

Also worked at Shape, award-winning AI & 3D Studio1

Alex ChuangCo-Founder & CSO at Launch Academy - Vancouver

Also worked at Open AR Cloud4

Alex ChuangCo-Founder & CSO at Launch Academy - VancouverOri InbarFounder and Managing Partner at Super VenturesGabriel ReneExecutive Officer, Director at Verses AIMikko KarvonenCPO, Co-Founder at Immersal

Also worked at Sandbox11

JJ MacLeanInvestor at Side Door VenturesWilliam McQuillanPartner at Frontline VenturesAlex ChuangCo-Founder & CSO at Launch Academy - VancouverDavid HaddadInvestor at Sandbox IndustriesLuc JodetVenture Partner at XAngePaolo RiguttoPartner at Qubit Health Capital

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Also worked at Weeve.it (acquired by LX Ventures)1

Alex ChuangCo-Founder & CSO at Launch Academy - Vancouver