Alex Budak Email & Phone Number

California, United States

New York, Ny, Us

“The tools you need to step up, play bigger and increase your impact.” - New York Times Bestselling Author Liz WisemanI wrote this book to help people lead positive change from wherever they are, and I've been so moved to see the way readers around the world have responded. It's being translated into over 20 languages, is the #1 social impact book on Goodreads, and has been endorsed by Nobel Prize winners, olympic athletes and -- most meaningful of all -- former students.

Berkeley, California, Us

I’m proud to serve as the Faculty Director for the Berkeley Changemaker Executive Education Program. I also regularly teach sessions on leadership, change, impact, and purpose for programs and to participants all around the world. Teaching in ExecEd is incredibly meaningful—and so much fun!

Berkeley, Ca, Us

I put my heart and soul into teaching undergraduates, graduates, and executives. The energy from the classroom often leaves me so inspired that I find it hard to sleep on teaching days. I'm deeply grateful for my incredible students and the privilege of teaching and learning alongside them.

Berkeley, Ca, Us

Launching and scaling a transformative program that makes the best of Berkeley Haas and Silicon Valley accessible to our international students. Students arrive in Berkeley with courage and curiosity. BHGAP helps them develop an entrepreneurial mindset and new way of seeing the world and their place in it. Students leave Berkeley after 1 or 2 semesters forever changed and ready to create positive change in their home country.I helped conceptualize, lead and scale what was once just an idea into a popular program which now welcomes 240 students from 20+ countries per year.

Berkeley, Ca, Us

Faculty Advisor, Net Impact BerkeleyFaculty Advisor, Berkeley Haas Undergraduate CohortsFaculty DeCal Advisor, African Women Towards Economic Development (UGBA 198 / Spring 2022)Faculty DeCal Advisor, Ignite Your Impact (UGBA 198 / Fall 2023)

Berkeley, Ca, Us

We drive ideas and action to help emerging leaders both on campus and around the world be effective, inspiring and purpose-driven leaders.

Berkeley, Ca, Us

I have the privilege of designing and teaching the core leadership course for all MPH students, titled Leadership for Public Health Changemakers.

New York, New York, Us

Writing a monthly column, "The Changemaker," on all things leadership and positive change.

Seattle, Us, Us

StartSomeGood.com has helped 1000+ changemakers in 50+ countries raise $10 Million+ to launch and scale their social ventures. I co-founded and led StartSomeGood from an idea to the leading social impact crowdfunding platform, with a focus on culture, community, operations and product management.I have transitioned from an active day-to-day role to that of an advisor and changemaker evangelist, a role I am thrilled to have as StartSomeGood continues to serve people around in creating positive change in their communities.

Paris, Ile-De-France, Fr

Berkeley, Ca, Us

I helped lead course development and humbly served as lead faculty for the first two years of L&S C12: The Berkeley Changemaker. Quickly becoming a signature course for UC Berkeley, we've empowered thousands of students to become Berkeley Changemakers. In the words of a recent alum of the class: "As someone who has grown up feeling like the ‘other’ it was so empowering hear that there is space for all people to make the meaningful changes they want to see...I'm so grateful to be a part of this program and to have the opportunity to gain the skills necessary for creating the change that I'd like to see!"

Stockholm, Stockholm, Se

San Francisco, Ca, Us

I helped lead Change.org's Series D fundraising round, raising $30M from leading Silicon Valley and global impact investors including Reid Hoffman, Bill Gates and Sam Altman.

Stockholm, Se

We played a leading role in building the field of social entrepreneurship in Sweden by running an incubator for outstanding Swedish social entrepreneurs. Through the incubators’ 1-1 advising, workshops and corporate partnerships, 100% of our entrepreneurs scaled both their organizations.

We gave no-strings-attached $1,000 USD monthly grants to initiatives that solved a problem, cultivated community, and spread joy. We watched over a dozen grassroots ideas come to life in their communities make an impact. http://www.awesomefoundation.org/en/chapters/stockholm

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Sandbox is a global family of the most extraordinary entrepreneurs and innovators under 30 whose members are united by their commitment to change the world.I have the pleasure of co-leading our Stockholm hub, bringing together talented leaders of all kinds to support one another personally and professionally and connecting Stockholm to the global Sandbox community.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Created, innovated and lead project development of online strategies for social enterprises and non-profits.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Initiated, developed, hosted, and produced weekly podcast series on intersection of technology, innovation and social entrepreneurship.Check it out! In iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/ashokatechpodcastOnline Stream: https://www.ashoka.org/ashokatech-podcasts

Redwood City, Ca, Us

Conducted program evaluation and quantitative research on BUILD’s students, alumni and school districts. Implemented both new media and student retention strategies. Founded by Ashoka Fellow Suzanne McKechnie Klahr, BUILD's mission is to use entrepreneurship to excite and propel disengaged, low-income students through high school to college success.

HyperCities is a collaborative research and educational platform for traveling back in time to explore the historical layers of city spaces in an interactive, hypermedia environment.

Mpp, Self-Designed Focus: Technology & Social Entrepreneurship

B.A., Double Major: Geography And Political Science; Minor: Public Affairs

Exchange Program, Business, Management, Entrepreneurship