Alex Grinman
About Alex Grinman
Alex Grinman is the Co-founder and CTO of Footprint, where he has worked since 2022. He has a strong background in cryptography and product design, having previously founded multiple companies and held key roles at Akamai Technologies and Microsoft.
Work at Footprint
Alex Grinman serves as Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Footprint since 2022. In this role, he leverages his extensive background in cryptography and product design to drive innovation and security within the company. His experience in the startup ecosystem, particularly with companies focused on privacy and security, informs his strategic decisions at Footprint.
Education and Expertise
Alex Grinman holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his education with a Master of Engineering in Computer Science, focusing on Applied Cryptography, from 2015 to 2016. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in cryptography, privacy, and security.
Background
Before joining Footprint, Alex Grinman co-founded krypt.co, which was acquired by Akamai, and served as Principal Product Architect at Akamai Technologies from 2019 to 2022. He has also held positions at grinmans.com, Microsoft, and KAYAK, contributing to his diverse experience in technology and product development. His work spans various roles, emphasizing his commitment to innovation in the tech industry.
Achievements
Alex Grinman developed the first phone-based webauthn/fido2 authenticator, Krypton, which was acquired by Akamai. His involvement in founding multiple companies, including krypt.co and Footprint, showcases his entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to advancing technology in the fields of security and privacy. His role as an advisor at Boston Venture Studio further reflects his influence in the startup ecosystem.