Alessandra Henderson
About Alessandra Henderson
Alessandra Henderson is a Co-Founder, Board Member, and Advisor at Elektra Health, where she has raised over $4 million in funding. She has a background in entrepreneurship and has held various leadership roles in the tech and startup sectors, including founding the MIT NYC Startup Studio.
Work at Elektra Health
Alessandra Henderson currently serves as Co-founder, Board Member, and Advisor at Elektra Health, a role she has held since 2024. Prior to this position, she was the Co-Founder and CEO from 2019 to 2024. During her tenure, she played a significant role in raising over $4 million in funding from notable investors, including Alexis Ohanian's 776 Fund and Flare Capital Partners. Her leadership has contributed to the company's strategic direction and growth within the healthcare sector.
Education and Expertise
Alessandra Henderson holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the MIT Sloan School of Management, where she studied Entrepreneurship and Innovation from 2014 to 2016. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History and East Asian Studies from Vanderbilt University from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, she completed an Intensive Mandarin Language Program at Tsinghua University in 2009. Her educational background supports her expertise in entrepreneurship, innovation, and cultural studies.
Background
Alessandra Henderson began her career in the tech industry as the sixth employee at Artsy, where she built the content partner business from the ground up. She worked at Artsy from 2010 to 2014, progressing from Content Partner Manager to Content Partner Director. After her time at Artsy, she served as the Founding Executive Director of the MIT NYC Startup Studio and as VP of Network at Human Ventures. Her diverse experiences have shaped her approach to entrepreneurship and community building.
Achievements
In 2016, Alessandra Henderson received the Martin Trust Community Fellow Award and the Patrick J. McGovern, Jr. Entrepreneurship Award from MIT Sloan, recognizing her contributions to entrepreneurship and community engagement. She has been featured in prominent publications such as Fast Company, NY Times, Techcrunch, and Forbes, highlighting her impact in the tech and entrepreneurial sectors. Her initiatives have led to significant growth and expansion in the organizations she has been part of.