Alex Groenendyk

For 25 years, Alex was a leader in the business of developing, selling, installing, and maintaining complex multimillion-dollar information technology projects in top financial institutions around the world. Throughout the course of his career Alex has lived in Asia, Europe, and the United States, employing more than 3,000 staff in projects spread over 50 countries. He has worked in multibillion-dollar organizations such as Fiserv, where he was twice voted Business Unit President of the Year. Alex is currently president of GOAL Consulting LLC, which focuses on helping both small companies and individuals launch, fix, and sustain their corporate and personal career aspirations. He is also a board member of venVelo, an award-winning venture fund that provides both funding and expertise to early stage entrepreneurs.

Alex's mission:

1. Coach and mentor individuals to succeed by meeting the needs of the workplace.

2. Invest in and mentor early-stage start-up business ventures to help create wealth and opportunities for more successful individuals.

Alex is an avid diver and surfer in his spare time.