About
Alex Kolodkin is the founder of Set Scouter, a marketplace that connects commercial and video producers with film-friendly locations, with clients including major brands and agencies. The company is venture-backed and a 500 Startups alumnus. Before founding it, he worked as a corporate video producer, television-series broadcaster, and video editor, and he holds an MA in Media Production from Toronto Metropolitan University and a certificate from UCLA.
Invests in
Marketplaces
Experience
- Set Scouter Inc.Founder and CEOcurrent2014 — presentToronto, Canada
- The Kidney Foundation of CanadaDirector at Large, National Board of Directorscurrent2022 — presentMontreal, Quebec, Canada
- Safe Sets InternationalPresident2020 — 2024
- Independent Production Fund/ Fonds Indépendent de ProductionJuror & Analytics Consultant2009 — 2018Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Trillion Watts MediaProducer2012 — 2014Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Ryerson UniversityGraduate Assistant2011 — 2012Toronto, Canada Area
- Rogers Communications Inc.TV Development & Production2010 — 2011Toronto, Canada Area
- Storymasters Communications Inc.Associate Producer2010 — 2011Toronto, Canada Area
- andPOPVideo Editor2008 — 2010Toronto, Canada Area
- Coolfire Inc.Assistant Editor2008Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- SuneevaProduction Intern2008Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- McLellan GroupProduction & Post-Production2005 — 2007
Education
- Ryerson UniversityMaster of Arts, Media Production (Research: Piracy
- UCLAInternational Professional Certificate Program, International Television Production & Development
- Ryerson UniversityBachelor of Arts, Radio and Television
- 500 Global Accelerator (formerly 500 Startups)Founder, Set Scouter Inc.2015 — 2016
Skills & more
International Production1Cross-border Transactions1Anti-piracyStreaming MediaMedia DistributionBusiness StrategyVideo Production95Television54Social Media54Video49Broadcast25Digital Media28
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Media ProductionAdvertisingStorytellingVideo EditingContent DevelopmentSocial NetworkingGraphic DesignEntertainmentPiracyFinal Cut ProAfter EffectsPhotoshop- Certified Xero Advisor — Xero
- Safe Sets™ COVID-19 for Leadership Certificate (Level B) — Safe Sets International
- Pandemic Influenza — OSHA Safety Training Institute
- Safe Sets™ COVID-19 Certificate (Level A) — Safe Sets International
- Infection Protection and Control (IPAC): Core Competencies — Public Health Ontario
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) — OSG
From Alex's professional profile.
Colleagues at DMZ
Adrian Bulzacki
Founder Network - IP Strategy, Technology Innovation at DMZ
Adunni Rufai
Expert-in-Residence, User Experience Design at DMZ
Alex Thibault
Expert-in-Residence, Business Strategy at DMZ
Ali Kiassat
Expert-in-Residence, Sales and Business Development at DMZ
Alnur Ismail
Expert-in-Residence, Product & Engineering at DMZ
Andrea Matheson
Expert-in-Residence, High-Growth Strategy & Scaling at DMZ
Balaji Gopalan
Founder Network - Product and Customer Strategy at DMZ
Brian Deck
Founder Network - E-Commerce & Fundraising at DMZ
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Alex Kolodkin work?
- Alex Kolodkin is Expert-In-Residence at DMZ.
- What does Alex Kolodkin invest in?
- Alex Kolodkin invests in Marketplaces.
Same school
Also attended Ryerson University34
Can Deniz TokmanInvestment | Growth Funds at 212Angie LauImpact Partner at Fresco CapitalChris HuberAdvisor / Independent Member of Investment Committee at Naples Technology VenturesMohamed ElabshihySenior Associate at Graphite VenturesNaeem LakhaniManaging Partner at The First ThirtyMohamed SolimanCo-Founding & Managing Partner at Ventioneers Capital
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Also attended UCLA471
Ben HorowitzCo-founder & General Partner at Andreessen HorowitzRon ConwayFounder of SV AngelKirsten GreenFounder and Managing Partner at Forerunner VenturesPaul FieldingFinance & Operations at General CatalystMelody MaExecutive Assistant and Lead Receptionist at Trinity VenturesGizem CakilInvestor at OpenView Venture Partners
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Shared employers
Also worked at Ryerson University9
David BorcsokPartner at Mucker CapitalMichelle McBaneManaging Director at Stand Up VenturesMohamed ElabshihySenior Associate at Graphite VenturesSen SachiHead of Programming at Toronto Business Development Centre (TBDC)Ehsan MirdamadiGeneral Partner at Archangel Network of FundsGerri SinclairStrategic Advisor at Voyager Capital
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Also worked at Rogers Communications Inc.14
Lyne LandryFounding and Managing Partner at AgeTech CapitalAkshit PuriAssistant Controller at Vistara GrowthThamba TharmalingamOperating & Venture Partner at Round13 CapitalNyla AhmadCommercial Growth at The 51 VenturesPhil AnzarutPartner at BDC Venture CapitalJackie ManleyExecutive Assistant & Administration at Climate Innovation Capital
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