Alice Ballard-Rossiter

Alice Ballard-Rossiter is a dynamic finance and technology professional with a solid background in investment banking, venture capital, and hedge funds. She has experience in roles ranging from investment banking analyst at Centerview Partners and Goldman Sachs to growth investor at G Squared, and a hedge fund analyst at Balyasny Asset Management, focusing on the Technology, Media, and Telecom (TMT) sector. openavenuesfoundation+1

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Management Science from Stanford University, specializing in Organizations, Technology, and Policy. During her time at Stanford, she was a Baccalaureate speaker and actively involved in entrepreneurship and finance, co-founding Stanford Women in Finance (SWIF) and participating in the Social Entrepreneurship Association (SENSA) and the Stanford Technology Ventures Program (STVP). openavenuesfoundation+3

Alice is currently Head of Product Strategy & Chief of Staff at Gatsby, a role where she demonstrates versatility by contributing to data-driven networking, AI in deal-making webinars, and even becoming an IATA-accredited travel agent to support Gatsby's customers. She also serves as a Strategic Advisor at AEYE Health and an Investor & Scout for a confidential family office, and was previously Director of Corporate Development & BizOps at Wincast, a sports tech startup. linkedin+4

She is deeply involved in nurturing new talent as a Global Talent Fellow and Finance Fellow at Open Avenues and The Build Fellowship, teaching technology investing and guiding students through financial analysis, technology, and entrepreneurship projects. Her passion extends to elevating women in STEM. openavenuesfoundation+1

Beyond her professional endeavors, Alice maintains an active lifestyle, having run the San Francisco Marathon. She also enjoys painting, travel, and dedicates time to volunteering with individuals with mental disabilities through the Shupin Center of JFCS San Francisco. openavenuesfoundation