Alex is VP of Platform Solutions at Shutterstock where he is responsible for leading a team that delivers a best-in-class product powered by AI-based search tools, to improve workflow processes for creatives and professionals around the world by deeply integrating Shutterstock’s Platform Solutions capabilities into the applications and workflow environments they are already using. Alex has directly led 100+ API deals with leading technology companies including Facebook, Google, Apple, IBM, Snap Inc., Magic Leap, & more.

Alex started his career as a management consultant at Bain, focusing on growth strategy and M&A across a broad portfolio of Fortune 500 Tech companies. He later transitioned to travel startup, Peek, where he helped grow the company from 25 employees to over 100 and then joined YP (Yellow Pages) as Director of Consumer Business Development, where he built net new monetization partnerships with esteemed consumer brands including Uber, Apple, Opentable, and TripAdvisor. Alex earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Consulting & Venture Management, Marketing from Emory University.