Alex Ray
About Me
I'm a Principal at Pioneer Square Labs (A.K.A. PSL), where I build & invest in startups.
Prior to joining PSL, I worked at McKinsey & Co., where I 1) helped companies launch startups & 2) conducted due diligence for PE firms. I also founded Parade (a generative design startup backed by Y Combinator) and worked with early stage startups through Oxbow Ventures, a venture capital firm in Jackson, Mississippi. I have an MBA from Harvard Business School and an undergraduate degree from Ole Miss.
I'm a full stack developer, most proficient in Python. I am interested in machine learning/artificial intelligence, automation, augmented reality, software for industrial applications, and alternative food. Generally, I like to think about the future, and if you're working on something that might shape it, I'd love to talk.
I spend my free time cooking, gardening, fly fishing, and exploring the Pacific Northwest.
My Work
UI Filler: Better Placeholders for UI Designs
UI Filler, built with React, offers better text and image placeholders for designers in a simple interface.
2022.View Live
Parade: Algorithmic Design for Marketing Collateral
Parade uses machine learning to help entrepreneurs create brands that they are proud of.
2020-2022.View Demo
R Zero: Predictive Analytics for Healthcare
R Zero uses machine learning to identify when a patient might need preventive care.
2016-2018.View Live
Jar DevStudio: Augmented Reality + Arcade Games on iOS
Jar Development Studio built and released several apps on the iOS ecosystem, using Swift (UIKit, ARKit, and GameKit).
2016-2019.View Code Sample
Zyn Careers: Job Matchmaking for Millennials
Zyn Careers used machine learning to help millennials find jobs they would love.
2014-2016.