Partnering with Leaders Who Build, Scale & Invest.

I help founders, investors, boards, and leadership teams navigate growth, evaluate opportunities, and create long-term value. Here’s how we can work together.

  • EXECUTIVE & LEADERSHIP ADVISORY

    For founders, executives, and emerging board leaders navigating growth and complex decisions.

    • Strategic advisory sessions (30 - 90 min)
    • Leadership, growth, and organizational challenges
    • Board readiness and executive positioning
    • Ongoing support between sessions

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  • GROWTH & INVESTMENT READINESS

    For startups and scale-ups preparing for commercialization, fundraising, partnerships, or exit.

    • Growth and commercialization strategy
    • Investor narrative and positioning
    • Strategic partnership development
    • Fundraising and transaction support

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  • Fractional or Board-Level Engagements

    VCs, innovation hubs, accelerators, and scale-ups needing a strategic operator.

    • Fractional CxO strategy

    • Board/observer seat support

    • Fundraising & commercial readiness reviews

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  • BOARD, VENTURE & OPERATING PARTNERSHIPS

    For investors, boards, accelerators, and companies seeking experienced strategic leadership.

    • Board and advisory roles
    • Venture Partner and Operating Partner support
    • Commercial and operational due diligence
    • Portfolio company growth and value creation

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SPEAKING & EVENTS

Bring Insight, Energy, and Real-World Strategy to Your Stage

I bring a unique blend of technical fluency and business strategy, especially in regulated industries like healthcare and pharma.

Whether on startup stages, corporate panels, or at global institutions, I connect innovation to execution-and strategy to real-world impact.

  • • Scaling from Founder-Led to Fundable

    • Digital Health, AI & Emerging Tech Trends

    • Fundraising Strategy in Regulated Markets

    • Female Leadership & Founding with Clarity

    • Building Teams That Execute, Not Burn Out

    • Innovation in Healthcare: Reality vs. Hype

  • • Keynotes

    • Fireside Chats

    • Expert Panels

    • Startup Demos & Investor Days

    • Leadership Workshops (virtual or in-person)

    • Podcasts & LIn Live

  • • Mastering the Art of the Pitch: How to Create World-Class VC Presentations (AI for Good Global Summit 2025 in Geneva)

    • The Difference Between US & EU Digital Health Investment

    • Value-Based Care: Results-Driven Innovation

    • Blockchain in Healthcare: Practical Applications

    • Healthcare 4.0 – The AI Doctor Will See You Now

    • Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe?

    • AI & Digital Tech for the Elderly

    • Women in Healthcare IT & Remote Monitoring

    • Innovative Tech Transforming Patient Care

    • Patient Experience That Makes Patients Love the Hospital

    • Health Technology: Now, Next & Beyond

    • Smart Experience: Virtual Care

    • Forces Driving Healthcare Innovation

    • Is There a Place for You in HealthTech?

    • You Don’t Have to Code to Lead in Tech

    • You Have an Idea, Now What? (Zero to One Innovation)

    • Women on Boards: My Experience & Advice

    • Where’s the Funding?(Healthcare Investor Forum)

  • • Unbreakable. Turning pressure into advantage when markets turn against you (Swiss Economic Forum Entrepreneur Conference)

    • Investor Psychology (AI for Good Global Summit 2026 in Geneva)

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Upward view of skyscrapers representing growth, ambition, and scaling with The Scale Foundry

Why Work With Me?

With 15+ years of hands-on experience building, scaling, and exiting companies-and advising global startups and investors-I bring both operator and investor insight to every engagement. My approach is strategic, execution-driven, and customized to your stage and goals.

✔ Deep tech + business fluency (I “speak geek” and C-level)

✔ Proven results: from seed rounds to exits

✔ Global network + perspective across CH, US, EU, and emerging markets

QUESTIONS? BOOK A CONSULTATION

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Adelia Safina, CEO UTEMPLA

“It was simply incredible-every minute of our conversation was packed with actionable knowledge. In just two hours, I filled twelve pages with key takeaways that I can now implement in my fundraising strategy.”

Tina Galloway, MSc, VP Enterprise Client Strategy Optum

If you have the pleasure of working with or alongside Alexandra, count yourself extremely fortunate! I have had the opportunity to meet many healthcare entrepreneurs and leaders but Alexandra is in the elite class due to her proven track record, passion, drive, thought and action leadership. Alexandra is a notable industry speaker who I've shared the stage and collaborated with on several virtual and in person health technology events over the last three years. I endorse and highly recommend Alexandra as an industry speaker and thought leader in the healthcare and entrepreneurial space.

Angus Crombie, Village Capital

Alexandra has been one of Village Capital's most trusted advisors. She has mentored startups from all over the world, particularly in healthcare but also in other industries such as fintech and has had a huge impact on many of them! This is a testament to Alexandra’s willingness to help and learn but also her sharpness and honesty. Alexandra has also been instrumental in improving the wider IBM program in collaboration with Village Capital during the last several years. It’s been a pleasure to have Alexandra as an advisor and long may that relationship last!

Josh Choi, Program Director, AI for Good

Alexandra is an extremely mission-driven professional with a great passion for and expertise in innovation, startup, and digital health. She has been bringing great value to the AI for Good Innovation Factory and is always active in making something happen rather than just talking. Hope she can continue to support us!

Neeta Kirpalani, Board Member, Healthtech Women

As a fellow leader of Healthtech Women, Alexandra has been invaluable in leading the organization's partnership strategy. She's regularly seeks to collaborate with other organizations and has been instrumental in driving healthcare innovation forward in Charlotte. It's been a pleasure to work alongside her in developing the healthcare ecosystem in the Carolinas.