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Alex Furman, the co-founder and CEO of Performica and co-founder of Invitae, has had an intriguing journey from his birthplace in the Soviet Union to leading two successful tech-based ventures and a nonprofit supporting Ukrainian refugees. His early struggles, self-taught path to software engineering, and empathetic approach to leading HR at a hyper-growth startup have fostered a unique blend of resilience, vision, and innovative thinking.
Alex Furman, the co-founder and CEO of Performica and co-founder of Invitae, has had an intriguing journey from his birthplace in the Soviet Union to leading two successful tech-based ventures and a nonprofit supporting Ukrainian refugees.
His early struggles, self-taught path to software engineering, and empathetic approach to leading HR at a hyper-growth startup have fostered a unique blend of resilience, vision, and innovative thinking.
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Soviet Union Roots
Alex Furman was born in the Soviet Union in the late 1970s. His family, like many others, came to the US as refugees on the tail end of Soviet Jews fleeing the country when he was just a child. The transition was not easy, but it wound up shaping the rest of his life.
The Struggles of Adapting to a New Country
Moving to the US was a culture shock for young Alex. He had to learn a new language, adapt to a new culture, and deal with the challenges of being an immigrant in a foreign land. His mother passed away from cancer only a few months before the move. These experiences, while difficult, helped shape his resilience and determination.
The Journey Through Depression and College Dropout
During his teenage years, Alex struggled with depression. He floundered in college and wound up dropping out after just three semesters, unable to overcome his mental health challenges.
Despite this setback, Alex never lost his drive to succeed.
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The Path to Software Engineering and Fintech
After dropping out of college, Alex, a self-taught programmer from a young age, found a job as a software engineer.. He started working in fintech, building automated trading systems for startups and then large financial institutions.
The Shift to Biotech and the Birth of Invitae
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