Alex Fink
Alex Fink (born July 26, 1984) is an American programmer and entrepreneur.[1][2] He is the founder and CEO of Otherweb,[3] a startup focusing on news and social news media, and a co-founder at Swarmer, a startup dedicated to military technology.[4]
Alex Fink | |
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| Born | July 26, 1984 |
| Nationality | Israel United States |
| Education | BS in computer sciences MBA |
| Alma mater | University of Massachusetts Amherst |
| Occupation | Founder and CEO of Otherweb |
Early life
Alexander Yakovlevich Fink was born in Tiraspol, then in the Moldavian SSR, into a Jewish family. He grew up in Israel. In 2008, after living and working in Japan for a year, he moved to the United States.[5]
Fink attended the Technion, in Israel, and received a bachelor’s degree in computer sciences. He then attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and received an MBA.[6]
Career
In 2016, Fink founded Panopteo, a technical consulting company that developed video cameras and computer vision software. By 2021, he had a crisis of conscience and decided the world didn’t need more cameras; the company was slowly wound down despite 6 years of continuous profitability.[7]
In 2021, Fink founded Otherweb an artificial intelligence company focused on using AI to help people consume higher-quality information.[8][9] The company operates a portfolio of websites and apps that aggregate news, commentary, podcasts, research studies, and other forms of content, and use artificial intelligence to remove low-quality material.[10][11] By November 2023, the combined user base of Otherweb’s products was 5.4m active users.[12][13]
In 2023, Fink co-founded Swarmer - a military tech startup that develops software for managing drone swarm missions. The startup received funding from D3,[14] a military tech fund created by Google’s former CEO Eric Schmidt. As of December 2023, Swarmer’s products are used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in its defensive war against Russia.[15]
References
- ↑ Zuckerman, Ethan. "How to stop the internet becoming a junk heap". dlv.prospect.gcpp.io. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ↑ Magazine, Authority (2023-02-18). "Alexander Fink of Otherweb On The Future Of Artificial Intelligence". Authority Magazine. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ↑ "Balancing your digital diet starts with cutting empty calories for the brain, says Otherweb founder". FOX 5 DC. 2023-03-06. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ↑ Sherman, Jason (2023-12-04). "Zero to CEO: Insights on AI and the media landscape with Alex Fink". Medium. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ↑ "Tips to improve brain health with better screen habits". kvue.com. 2023-06-25. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ↑ Chakraborty, Avik (2023-06-22). "Mindful Media: Nurturing Mental Wellness in the Digital AgeMindful Media: Nurturing Mental Wellness in the Digital Age". Healthy Mind, Healthy Life. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ↑ Lauritsen, Whitney (2023-04-14). "Feeding Your Mind: Tips On A Healthy Information Diet With Alex Fink". This Might Get Uncomfortable. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ↑ "Tech company grades news articles for readers, and experts advise them to be cautious as they try it". TPR. 2022-09-26. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ↑ publisher (2023-02-06). "Otherweb Can Help Avoid Fake News Embarrassment". TechNewsWorld. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ↑ "Digital diet important for mental health | Health Smart". fox43.com. 2023-05-02. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ↑ "67 Otherweb Cuts Junk from Your News Diet". Initiative for Digital Public Infrastructure. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ↑ "ChatGPT or cheating? A look at the AI product that could cause headaches for parents as kids head back to school - CBS Pittsburgh". www.cbsnews.com. 2023-08-28. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ↑ "Austin-Based Startup Promises to Filter Junk with New AI-Based Engine". AZoRobotics.com. 2022-12-06. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ↑ "Ukrainian AI startup Swarmer secures funding from D3 Accelerator". AIN.Capital. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ↑ "Alex Fink: In digital matters "the biggest problem is that we all consume garbage"". 2022-08-30. Retrieved 2024-01-10.