Alex Crisses knows the value in giving back to the communities of NYC. The opportunity that these distinct institutions present to others is significant. To this end, Alex Crisses dedicates his time to helping charitable foundations such as “Minds Matter.” This organization, based in NYC, centers their efforts on assisting disadvantaged high school students.
Alex Crisses, through his volunteer work has helped the not-for-profit organization Minds Matter in their fundraising efforts and the establishment of their varied goals. The foundation focuses on programs designed to help high school students from low-income families (and who have excelled in their studies) prepare for entry into a college or university program. Minds Matter accomplishes their goals in this area through three separate programs. These are their Sophomore Program, the Junior Program, and the Senior Program. Alex Crisses, active in assorted charitable causes, dedicated his time to fundraising efforts for the NYC based charity as a past Director of their fundraising committee.
Alex Crisses also engages in his current professional career at Insight Venture Partners, where one of his focuses is Internet investments. He also has investment-banking analyst know how. He previously was a member of the Board of Directors for GFI Software.
Alex Crisses understands the need charitable institutions have for funds and volunteers to help them accomplish their objectives. That’s the case with Minds Matter as they have involved programs such as their Sophomore Program and its curriculum that develops students’ skills in key academic and leadership areas. Students in their Junior Program continue to work with their mentors to refine their writing, oral presentation, and interviewing skills. The Senior Program guides students through the college application process. This includes school selection, interviews, and financial aid. This strong commitment to helping deprived students drives Alex Crisses efforts to serve this institution.
Alex Crisses sees the challenges facing charitable institutions, especially during economic downturns. He also sees the unique challenges that entrepreneurial businesses faces as they strive to attain market position. Therefore, Alex Crisses Insight Venture Partners uses his academic training and broad work experience to help his professional and charitable work. His goal is to contribute effectively to the work of each organization to help them achieve their objectives.