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Alex Perelman

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Mentor at GrowthMentor
📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Alex Perelman is a 4x founder and 2x YC alumnus with extensive experience as a CEO and CTO, notably as a co-founder of PeerStreet. Now a founder coach, he leverages his background from UC Berkeley and UCLA Anderson to help leaders solve complex problems. People he has worked with describe him as sharp, creative, supportive, and a great leader.

He is a father of two who immigrated from the Soviet Union, a life event he credits with teaching him to hold multiple perspectives. His personal journey has shifted from chasing achievement to exploring consciousness and finding purpose beyond professional success. He often writes about authenticity, resilience, and the mind-body connection.

Unique fact: Early in his career, he was the driving force behind engineering the critically acclaimed web-swinging system for the "Spider-Man 3" video game.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Mentor
Job Level
Leadership
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
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Founder Coaching
His current profession focuses on helping seasoned founders navigate challenges by developing deep awareness and leading with purpose, moving beyond conventional startup wisdom.
Conscious Leadership
Writes and coaches about leading with authenticity and purpose, fostering clarity, and managing the inner challenges of entrepreneurship, such as pressure and uncertainty.
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Career

Work history

12-2024
Mentor
GrowthMentor
8-2024
Founder Coach
Alex Perelman Coaching
1-2023
Co-Founder & CEO
Sentiyen (YC S21)
4-2021
Founder Fellowship (ODF9)
On Deck
12-2020
Co-Founder & CEO
Playhouse
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Education
6-2021 - 9-2021
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Y Combinator
2008 - 2011
MBA
UCLA Anderson School of Management
2013 - 2013
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