Alex Hegevall Clarke
About Alex Hegevall Clarke
Alex Hegevall Clarke is a co-founder of Pier, a company he joined in 2022, and previously worked at Plaid and J.P. Morgan in various roles. He studied Economics and Mandarin Chinese at Bates College and has experience in product development and customer integrations.
Work at Pier
Alex Hegevall Clarke serves as a Co-Founder at Pier, a company that is part of Y Combinator's Winter 2023 batch. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's growth and development in the San Francisco Bay Area. His role involves strategic leadership and oversight of various initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience at Plaid
Prior to his current role, Alex worked at Plaid for a total of four years. He began as a Growth team member from 2018 to 2020, where he focused on expanding the company's market presence. He then transitioned to Solutions Engineering from 2020 to 2022, leading product development and customer integrations, which enhanced Plaid's service offerings.
Background in Finance at J.P. Morgan
Alex has a strong background in finance, having worked at J.P. Morgan in various roles. He served as an Analyst in Corporate FX Derivatives from 2012 to 2014 in Chicago, followed by a position as an Associate in Asia Fixed Income Product Management from 2014 to 2015 in London. These roles provided him with extensive experience in financial products and market strategies.
Founding Team at Stilt Inc.
In 2022, Alex was part of the founding team for Onbo at Stilt Inc. During his eight-month tenure, he played a key role in product development before the company was acquired by JGW. His contributions were instrumental in shaping the company's direction and offerings.
Education and Academic Background
Alex studied at Bates College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, Mandarin Chinese, and Mathematics from 2007 to 2011. He also attended The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) for a brief period in 2010, focusing on Economics. Additionally, he studied Mandarin Chinese at Yunnan Nationalities University in the same year.