Alex Hern

An accomplished San Diego, California-area entrepreneur, Alex Hern brings more than 25 years of experience to his role as Tsunami XR’s founder and chief executive officer (CEO). As such, he guides a company that offers innovative virtual-reality workspaces that enhance both individual and collaborative productivity. Under Alex Hern’s direction, the company has earned honors such as the EdCast Innovation Award while developing a client base that includes major organizations in the automotive, energy, finance, and other industries.

Before he launched Tsunami XR in San Diego, Alex Hern served as the CEO of Tags, Inc., which he had founded; a member of the board for Agiliance, Inc., of which he was a cofounder; and a board member of NewHomes.com. He began his career when he established the Berkeley, California-based Inktomi, which developed the technology used by leading search engines in the early days of the public Internet.

An alumnus of Florida State University with a bachelor of science in business, Alex Hern regularly speaks at professional events such as the Deutsche Bank Technology Conference and the Consumer Electronics Show and attends the Enterprise Wearable Technology Summit (EWTS). He also serves as a mentor to the next generation of tech entrepreneurs.