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Ian Bergman

Investor

Chief Executive Officer at Alchemist Accelerator

Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area

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Adam FranklunlockedIan: together at Generationship (2025–2026)
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×9Ian: together at Alchemist Accelerator

About

CEO of Alchemist Accelerator. Previously Global Managing Director of Microsoft for Startups, with two decades of experience bridging people and technology.

Experience

  1. Alchemist AcceleratorCEOcurrent2026 — present
  2. Alchemist AcceleratorPartner, Alchemist | Managing Director, AlchemistX2021 — 2026
  3. Alchemist AcceleratorProgram Coach, Mentor, Advisor2021
  4. GenerationshipFounding LP, Mentor, Investorcurrent2024 — present
  5. Pack VenturesFounding LP, Mentor, Investorcurrent2022 — present
  6. Graham & Walker | Formerly FFAFounding LP, Mentor, Investorcurrent2019 — present
  7. Personal PortfolioEarly-Stage Investor & LPcurrent2016 — presentVancouver/Global
  8. MicrosoftGlobal Managing Director - Microsoft for Startups2018 — 2021Greater Seattle Area
  9. MicrosoftDirector Strategic Initiatives, Cloud+AI Startups & Partners2017 — 2018Redmond, WA
  10. MicrosoftPrincipal Group Program Manager, OEM/ODM Engagement, Windows2015 — 2017Redmond, WA
  11. MicrosoftPrincipal Product Lead - Hardware & Devices Planning2012 — 2015
  12. MicrosoftSenior Program Manager, Windows Ecosystem2010 — 2012Redmond, WA
  13. MicrosoftChannel/Partner Marketing, Microsoft Business Division2006 — 2010
  14. GroupsyCo-Founder & CEO2010 — 2012Greater Seattle Area
  15. IBMExtreme Blue2005
  16. Raw StoryCo-Founder, Deputy Managing Editor2003 — 2005

Skills & more

Microsoft Office6Windows6SaaS5Enterprise Software5Computer Hardware3SharePoint3Software as a Service (SaaS)3Microsoft AzureVenture Capital1Innovation ConsultingEmerging TechnologiesStrategic Thinking2
+12 moreProduct InnovationStrategic InitiativesOpen InnovationInnovation DevelopmentStrategic PartnershipsProgram ManagementLeadershipBusiness StrategyProduct ManagementStrategyMarketing StrategyGo-to-market Strategy

Languages French · Spanish

  • Certified Corporate Innovator — AlchemistX
  • Microsoft Certified Professional — Microsoft
  • CompTIA A+ — CompTIA

From Ian's professional profile.

Colleagues at Alchemist Accelerator

Adam Frankl
Expert Advisory Board — Partner at Alchemist Accelerator at 33N
Agni Karmazi
Software Quality Assurance Test Engineer at Alchemist Japan
Alex Miguel
Admissions & Partnerships at Alchemist Japan
Ally Hoang
Program Associate at Alchemist Japan
Ana Rita Silva
Program Assistant at Alchemist Japan
Andrew Scheuermann
Investor at Inception Studio Capital
Annika Lauer
Director of Operations at Alchemist Japan
Bethany Gardner
Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist at Alchemist Japan

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ian Bergman?
CEO of Alchemist Accelerator. Previously Global Managing Director of Microsoft for Startups, with two decades of experience bridging people and technology.
Where does Ian Bergman work?
Ian Bergman is Chief Executive Officer at Alchemist Accelerator.
Where did Ian Bergman go to school?
Ian Bergman studied at UW Foster School of Business (MBA, Marketing); Copenhagen Business School (Business); Oberlin College (BA, Politics).

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