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Alex Balkanski
Chief Executive Officer at
Picarro, Inc.
Profile
Alex A. Balkanski was the founder of C-Cube Microsystems, Inc., founded in 1988, where the title held was Chief Executive Officer from 1988 to 2000.
Current jobs include President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Picarro, Inc. since 2013; Director at Xoomsys, Inc.; Director at D2S, Inc. since 2007; Director at Kyoto University; Director at Engageli, Inc. since 2020; Director at Corner Growth Acquisition Corp.
3; and General Partner at Benchmark Capital Management Co. LLC since 2000.
Former jobs include Director at Microsemi Storage Solutions, Inc., Entrisphere, Inc., Ambarella, Inc., Mu Dynamics, Inc., Newport Media, Inc. (California), Twin Creeks Technologies, Inc., Divicom, Inc., and Corner Growth Acquisition Corp.
2; Lead Director at Infinera Corp.
from 2001 to 2009; Director at Decru, Inc. from 2002 to 2005; and Independent Director at Corner Growth Acquisition Corp.
from 2021 to 2024.
Education includes undergraduate degree from Harvard College, graduate degree conferred in 1981 from Harvard University, and doctorate degree conferred in 1987 from Harvard University.
Alex Balkanski active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Benchmark Capital Management Co. LLC
 Benchmark Capital Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Benchmark Capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on consumer, marketplaces, open-source, AI, infrastructure and enterprise software. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements. | Private Equity Investor | 1999-12-31 |
Picarro, Inc.
 Picarro, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Produces real-time cloud-based gas measurement solutions for the global energy and scientific markets | Chief Executive Officer | 2001-12-31 |
Xoomsys, Inc.
 Xoomsys, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Distributes processing based circuit simulation solutions | Director/Board Member | - |
Kyoto University
 Kyoto University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
D2S, Inc.
 D2S, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Supplies GPU-acceleration solutions for semiconductor manufacturing | Director/Board Member | 2006-12-31 |
Engageli, Inc.
 Engageli, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops an AI based virtual classrooms | Director/Board Member | 2020-06-30 |
Corner Growth Acquisition Corp. 3
 Corner Growth Acquisition Corp. 3 Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Alex Balkanski
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| CORNER GROWTH ACQUISITION CORP. 2 | Director/Board Member | 2024-08-14 |
| CORNER GROWTH ACQUISITION CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2024-08-14 |
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| Private companies | 21 |
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C-Cube Microsystems, Inc.
 C-Cube Microsystems, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Manufactures, designs, develops, and sells semiconductors | Electronic Technology |
Microsemi Storage Solutions, Inc.
 Microsemi Storage Solutions, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Manufactures semiconductors | Electronic Technology |
Benchmark Capital Management Co. LLC
Benchmark Capital Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Benchmark Capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on consumer, marketplaces, open-source, AI, infrastructure and enterprise software. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Entrisphere, Inc.
 Entrisphere, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures fiber optics | Producer Manufacturing |
Xoomsys, Inc.
Xoomsys, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Distributes processing based circuit simulation solutions | Electronic Technology |
Ambarella, Inc.
 Ambarella, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Manufactures video compression and image processing semiconductors | Electronic Technology |
Infinera Corp.
 Infinera Corp. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Supplies networking equipment, optical semiconductors and software products | Distribution Services |
Picarro, Inc.
Picarro, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Produces real-time cloud-based gas measurement solutions for the global energy and scientific markets | Technology Services |
Mu Dynamics, Inc.
 Mu Dynamics, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides security software solutions | Technology Services |
D2S, Inc.
D2S, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Supplies GPU-acceleration solutions for semiconductor manufacturing | Electronic Technology |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Decru, Inc.
 Decru, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Develops and manufactures data storage security systems | Commercial Services |
Newport Media, Inc. (California)
 Newport Media, Inc. (California) SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Develops integrated solutions for emerging digital audio and mobile TV broadcasts standards | Electronic Technology |
Kyoto University
Kyoto University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Twin Creeks Technologies, Inc.
 Twin Creeks Technologies, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Offers ion implanter technology that enables the production of thin substrates | Electronic Technology |
Divicom, Inc.
 Divicom, Inc. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Divicom, Inc. specializes in liquid and gas measurement solutions primarily for the oil and gas industry. The private company is based in CA. The American company provides engineering, fabrication, and product development services, including the design and manufacture of pipeline launchers, receivers, compressor and turbine skids, and specialty flow piping equipment. Divicom maintains an inventory of surplus and refurbished terminal and pipeline flowmeter equipment, featuring products from manufacturers such as Smith, Brodie, and Daniel flow meters. Services include consulting, engineering design support, turnkey manufacturing, and project execution, with attention to industry standards and regulations. The company integrates environmental responsibility and renewable energy considerations into its designs and offers supply, procurement, and logistical support for domestic and international projects. | Communications |
Harvard College
 Harvard College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Engageli, Inc.
Engageli, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops an AI based virtual classrooms | Technology Services |
Corner Growth Acquisition Corp.
 Corner Growth Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Corner Growth Acquisition Corp. 3
Corner Growth Acquisition Corp. 3 Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Corner Growth Acquisition Corp. 2
 Corner Growth Acquisition Corp. 2 Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
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