Alex Meyer

Managing Partner

2019 - Current

Origin Ventures is a leading venture capital firm that collaborates with ambitious founders to build high-growth, innovative, category-defining technology companies. Founded in 1999, Origin Ventures is composed entirely of former operators and engineers with extensive venture investing experience. The firm’s realized performance places it in the top 5% of VC firms nationally. Investments include Grubhub, Cameo, BacklotCars, Tovala, Tock, 15Five, Fountain, and many others.

Executive Committee - Harvard Business School Alumni Board of Directors, Emeritus

2013

President - Harvard Business School Club of Chicago

2011 - 2013

Chairman & Founder

2006

Recognized as one of the region's most active early stage investors. Presenting the HBS Angels Venture Investment Initiative, HBS Global Alumni New Venture Competition, and the Distinguished Speakers Series in Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital.

Co-Founder, Vice Chairman of the Board

2005

Vice President - Global Business Development

2010 - 2019

Director of Operations

2004 - 2006

Senior Consultant

1998 - 2003

Product Development Engineering Intern

1997 - 1997

Engineering Intern

1995 - 1996