Alex Balkanski

Chief Executive Officer at

Picarro, Inc.

65 year

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Alex A. Balkanski founded C-Cube Microsystems, Inc. in 1988, where he worked as Chief Executive Officer from 1988 to 2000.
Dr. Balkanski also currently works at Picarro, Inc., as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2013, Xoomsys, Inc., as Director, D2S, Inc., as Director from 2007, Kyoto University, as Director, Engageli, Inc., as Director from 2020, Corner Growth Acquisition Corp.
3, as Director, and Benchmark Capital Management Co. LLC, as General Partner from 2000.
Dr. Balkanski also formerly worked at Microsemi Storage Solutions, Inc., as Director, Entrisphere, Inc., as Director, Ambarella, Inc., as Director, Infinera Corp., as Lead Director from 2001 to 2009, Mu Dynamics, Inc., as Director, Decru, Inc., as Director from 2002 to 2005, Newport Media, Inc. (California), as Director, Twin Creeks Technologies, Inc., as Director, Divicom, Inc., as Director, Corner Growth Acquisition Corp., as Independent Director from 2021 to 2024, and Corner Growth Acquisition Corp.
2, as Independent Director.
Dr. Balkanski received his graduate degree in 1981 and doctorate degree in 1987 from Harvard University and undergraduate degree from Harvard College.

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	01/01/2000
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	01/01/2002
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. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Supplies computational design platforms	Director/Board Member	01/01/2007
Engageli, Inc. Engageli, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates an digital learning platform	Director/Board Member	01/07/2020
Corner Growth Acquisition Corp. 3 Corner Growth Acquisition Corp. 3 Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of Alex Balkanski

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CORNER GROWTH ACQUISITION CORP. 2	Director/Board Member	15/08/2024
CORNER GROWTH ACQUISITION CORP.	Director/Board Member	15/08/2024
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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. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Supplies computational design platforms	Technology Services
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. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates an digital learning platform	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