Alex Golod is the Founder and President of Fusion Software Solutions Co, specializing in IT outsourcing management consulting. With a focus on thought leadership, speaking engagements, and mentoring, Alex has significantly contributed to the IT outsourcing landscape in the CEE region. As a member of the US Advisory Board for Brightgrove, Alex works on expanding the company's strategic presence in the United States, while also serving as a Limited Partner at One Way Ventures, funding immigrant founders. Alex is involved with Chicago ArchAngels, supporting early-stage companies, and participates as an Investor Judge and Mentor at major global startup events such as Web Summit and Stadia Ventures. Other investments and advisory roles include EmpowerLocal, FEED.FM, Givenly, and Scaeva Technologies. Alex holds a Master's Certificate in IT Project Management from The George Washington University and an M.S. in Computer Science/Applied Math from Belorussian Technical University.