Hey - my name is Alden and I'm currently working with venture-backed startups at Stripe, helping some of the most ambitious companies scale. Before this, I co-founded Waddle, a closed-loop network of student bank accounts, and spent time mentoring early-stage founders through university programs and startup accelerators.
I recently moved to San Francisco — a childhood dream of mine. I've always been drawn to the energy here: the innovation, the quirkiness, and the genuine excitement around building cool things with great people. Beyond work, I love the easy access to skiing, beaches, incredible food, and the outdoors. I'm lucky to be surrounded by people I love — and excited to be even closer to more friends and family soon.
I'm building this site as a place to share what I'm working on, what I'm curious about, and other things that inspire me. I've always admired when people I look up to have spaces that show more of who they are — not just professionally, but personally — and this is my version of that.