Alex Giannikoulis

Alex Giannikoulis has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. In 2000, they started working at Go2Call as the Director of Sales for the Middle East and Africa. Alex continued in this role until 2006, gaining valuable experience in the telecommunications sector. In 2006, they founded The Apex Group, a successful outsourced sales agency operating in multiple Middle Eastern locations. During their tenure as the CEO, they achieved seven years of consecutive profitability and serviced major clients such as Etisalat Group and Al Jazeera. In 2013, they joined Level 3 Communications as the Director of Sales for the Middle East, further expanding their expertise in the industry. In 2015, they became the Chief Revenue Officer at Knetik and later served as a General Partner at Graphene Ventures, a venture capital firm. Additionally, in 2016, they became a Mentor at Techstars, providing guidance to aspiring entrepreneurs. Alex also served as a Steering Committee Member at the Illinois Autonomous Vehicles Association from 2017 to 2018. Most recently, they founded Ivee in 2018, where they currently hold the position of Founder.

Alex Giannikoulis attended Northwestern University from 1995 to 1999, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Communications.