


👋 Hi, I'm
Alexander Baker
Based in San Jose, CA.
An entrepreneur and venture builder passionate about using AI, fintech, and venture capital to solve real-world problems. At 21, I co-founded Blocklead Venture Studio, helping LATAM startups raise $50K–$250K from U.S. investors. At 22, I launched Avenue Neo Bank, a blockchain-powered fintech providing fee-free banking to 10,000+ unbanked individuals, earning "Fintech of the Year" from the Global Startup Awards.
Now, I’m based in San Diego, preparing to transfer to Stanford MS&E 🎓 while building my next venture. Along the way, I’ve studied entrepreneurship, AI, and venture capital at Stanford, MIT, Harvard, and UC Berkeley. I’ve also led AI-driven education programs for 23,000+ students, trained university professors with Deloitte & United Way México, and worked with the British Embassy’s LIF Program to support underrepresented founders.
I’ve worked with OneValley Ventures, Ripple Ventures, and Fundrise, investing in early-stage startups and real estate fintech. As a keynote speaker at Talent Land and AI summits, I’ve mentored first-time founders on funding, scaling, and AI-driven business models.
📚 Education & Learning:
Stanford MS&E – Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital Courses
Santa Clara University - Bachelor's Degree
MIT, Harvard & UC Berkeley – AI, Blockchain, & Startup Innovation
🌎 I’ve lived in: 🇺🇸 San Diego & San Jose, 🇲🇽 Tijuana & Mexico City
What drives me is bridging technology and opportunity. Beyond pitch decks and funding rounds, I mentor aspiring founders, explore startup ecosystems, geek out on AI & fintech, travel to innovation hubs, and stay focused on solving the world’s biggest problems.
I'm an entrepreneur and venture builder obsessed with turning big ideas into real impact. At 21, I co-founded Blocklead Venture Studio, helping LATAM startups secure $50K–$250K in funding from U.S. investors. A year later, I launched Avenue Neo Bank, a blockchain-powered fintech providing fee-free banking to 10,000+ unbanked individuals—earning us “Fintech of the Year” from the Global Startup Awards.
Right now, I’m in San Diego, gearing up for my next big leap: transferring to Stanford MS&E 🎓 while building my next venture. Along the way, I’ve immersed myself in entrepreneurship, AI, and venture capital at Stanford, MIT, Harvard, and UC Berkeley, led education initiatives impacting 23,000+ students, and trained university professors with Deloitte & United Way México. I also worked with the British Embassy’s has a consultant to their LIF Program, breaking down barriers for underrepresented founders.
I’ve played on both sides of the table—working with OneValley Ventures, Ripple Ventures, and Fundrise, investing in early-stage startups and analysis emerging markets, while also mentoring founders at Talent Land and AI innovation summits in Frankfurt.
📚 Education & Learning:
Stanford MS&E (Incoming 2024) – Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital
MIT, Harvard & UC Berkeley – AI, Blockchain, & Startup Innovation
🌎 Places I’ve called home: 🇺🇸 San Diego & San Francisco | 🇲🇽 Tijuana & Mexico City
At the core of everything I do is a simple mission: bridge technology and opportunity. Beyond pitch decks and funding rounds, you’ll find me mentoring founders, exploring startup ecosystems, geeking out on AI & fintech, traveling to innovation hubs, and staying laser-focused on solving the world’s biggest problems. I also enjoy EDM Music..

Experience

Experience

Experience

CoFounder
Venture Lens
Venture Lens is an AI model that analyzes and evaluates startups, providing investors with data-driven insights to identify high-potential ventures efficiently.

CoFounder
Venture Lens
Venture Lens is an AI model that analyzes and evaluates startups, providing investors with data-driven insights to identify high-potential ventures efficiently.

CoFounder
Venture Lens
Venture Lens is an AI model that analyzes and evaluates startups, providing investors with data-driven insights to identify high-potential ventures efficiently.

CoFounder
Blocklead Venture Studio
Blocklead Venture Studio is a Web3 and AI startup accelerator that connects LATAM founders with U.S. venture capital

CoFounder
Blocklead Venture Studio
Blocklead Venture Studio is a Web3 and AI startup accelerator that connects LATAM founders with U.S. venture capital

CoFounder
Blocklead Venture Studio
Blocklead Venture Studio is a Web3 and AI startup accelerator that connects LATAM founders with U.S. venture capital

VC Analyst Intern
One Valley Ventures
OneValley Ventures is a startup accelerator and venture fund that supports early-stage entrepreneurs by providing funding, mentorship, and access to a global innovation ecosystem

VC Analyst Intern
One Valley Ventures
OneValley Ventures is a startup accelerator and venture fund that supports early-stage entrepreneurs by providing funding, mentorship, and access to a global innovation ecosystem

VC Analyst Intern
One Valley Ventures
OneValley Ventures is a startup accelerator and venture fund that supports early-stage entrepreneurs by providing funding, mentorship, and access to a global innovation ecosystem

Deal Partner
Ganas Ventures
Ganas Ventures is a $10 million venture capital fund investing in pre-seed and seed-stage, community-driven startups across the United States and Latin America

Deal Partner
Ganas Ventures
Ganas Ventures is a $10 million venture capital fund investing in pre-seed and seed-stage, community-driven startups across the United States and Latin America

Deal Partner
Ganas Ventures
Ganas Ventures is a $10 million venture capital fund investing in pre-seed and seed-stage, community-driven startups across the United States and Latin America

I have collaborate with

I have collaborate with

I have collaborate with

UK Embassy
Innovation Consultant

UK Embassy
Innovation Consultant

UK Embassy
Innovation Consultant

Global Shapers
Community Member

Global Shapers
Community Member

Global Shapers
Community Member

Visa
Licensing Partner

Visa
Licensing Partner

Visa
Licensing Partner

HSF
HSF Scholar x2

HSF
HSF Scholar x2

HSF
HSF Scholar x2

Deloitte
Faculty Trainer

Deloitte
Faculty Trainer

Deloitte
Faculty Trainer

CUGDL
Faculty Trainer

CUGDL
Faculty Trainer

CUGDL
Faculty Trainer

Talent Land
Keynote Speaker

Talent Land
Keynote Speaker

Talent Land
Keynote Speaker

USC
Faculty AI Workshop

USC
Faculty AI Workshop

USC
Faculty AI Workshop

Publications

Publications

Publications
Venture Capital and Economic Growth: Analyzing the Role of VCs in Driving GDP Expansion on a Global Scale
Available in SSRN
Venture Capital and Economic Growth: Analyzing the Role of VCs in Driving GDP Expansion on a Global Scale
Available in SSRN
Venture Capital and Economic Growth: Analyzing the Role of VCs in Driving GDP Expansion on a Global Scale
Available in SSRN
The Transformative Power of Venture Capital in Latin America
Available in SSRN
The Transformative Power of Venture Capital in Latin America
Available in SSRN
The Transformative Power of Venture Capital in Latin America
Available in SSRN
Can Central Bank Digital Currencies Replace SWIFT for Global Remittances and Trade Finance?
Available in on the International Journal of Cryptocurrency Research” (IJCCR)
Can Central Bank Digital Currencies Replace SWIFT for Global Remittances and Trade Finance?
Available in on the International Journal of Cryptocurrency Research” (IJCCR)
Can Central Bank Digital Currencies Replace SWIFT for Global Remittances and Trade Finance?
Available in on the International Journal of Cryptocurrency Research” (IJCCR)
Cryptocurrency, Macroeconomics, and U.S. Financial Hegemony
Available in SSRN
Cryptocurrency, Macroeconomics, and U.S. Financial Hegemony
Available in SSRN
Cryptocurrency, Macroeconomics, and U.S. Financial Hegemony
Available in SSRN

Education

Education

Education
Stanford University
Speaker Series | King Center on Global Development
Stanford University
Speaker Series | King Center on Global Development
Stanford University
Speaker Series | King Center on Global Development
Santa Clara University
Bachelor's Degree | Economics and Computer Science
Santa Clara University
Bachelor's Degree | Economics and Computer Science
Santa Clara University
Bachelor's Degree | Economics and Computer Science

Contact

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