Since founding a digital agency in 1999, Alex has been pioneering applications of new technology throughout his career and is now a Co-Founder and CEO of The Data City, a tech start-up that uses machine learning to map the global economy for government and the private sector.
Alex is an active member of the digital/tech community, regularly speaking at events, judging awards, providing non-exec advisory services, and is also the chair of web 3 start-up Pooldata.io. Alex is a champion of diversity and inclusion and is passionate about raising awareness around neurodiversity and entrepreneurship.
“I love the Leeds tech scene! It is full of brilliant, ambitious people who go above and beyond to help each other out and have fun together. Business is hard, but being part of this scene adds a joy to it that feels very special.”