Alexandra Fisher Sweet
About Alexandra Fisher Sweet
Alexandra Fisher Sweet serves as the Vice President of People at Index Ventures, where she has worked since 2022. She holds an MBA from Stanford University and has previously held leadership roles in talent management across various organizations in the United States and South Africa.
Work at Index Ventures
Alexandra Fisher Sweet has been serving as Vice President, People at Index Ventures since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the human resources and talent management functions within the organization. Her work focuses on fostering a positive workplace culture and implementing strategies to attract and retain top talent in the competitive venture capital landscape. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she contributes to the firm's commitment to supporting innovative startups.
Education and Expertise
Alexandra Fisher Sweet holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Stanford University Graduate School of Business. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations from Brown University. Additionally, she has studied at East China Normal University, which adds to her diverse educational background. Her academic credentials support her expertise in people management and organizational development.
Previous Experience at Nova Pioneer
Prior to her current role, Alexandra Fisher Sweet worked at Nova Pioneer as Chief Talent Officer from 2015 to 2019. In this position, she was responsible for developing and executing talent strategies to enhance the educational organization’s workforce. Her tenure in Johannesburg, South Africa, allowed her to gain valuable insights into talent management within the education sector.
Career Background
Alexandra Fisher Sweet's career includes various roles that have shaped her expertise in policy analysis and talent management. She worked as a Manager & Policy Analyst at the Center for American Progress from 2009 to 2012, focusing on policy development. Earlier, she served as a Research Associate at Wellington Management from 2007 to 2008, where she contributed to research initiatives. Additionally, she gained experience as a Summer Associate at Knife Capital in 2013.