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Technology executive & entrepreneur. Two decades building products at the intersection of AI, Robotics, and Gaming.
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Alexander Rivan Ronalds is a seasoned entrepreneur, founder, and proven technology executive operating at the intersection of artificial intelligence and robotics. With a career defined by scaling platforms to hundreds of millions of users, his work focuses on bridging digital intelligence with the physical world to build systems that don't just think, but act.
Alexander's track record of leadership at the highest levels of the tech industry includes:
With over two decades of experience, Alexander has developed a reputation for translating complex, emerging technologies into commercially viable products. Currently, he is focused on building and positioning platforms that integrate AI agents with real-world environments through his company botshift which he Co-Founded. His approach blends deep technical expertise with a sharp instinct for go-to-market strategy, demand validation, and product development.
Beyond his work in technology, Alexander is actively involved in advocacy focused on family and parental rights, with a particular emphasis on improving legal and social outcomes for disadvantaged children. His cross-border experience and exposure to international legal systems have informed a pragmatic, systems-level perspective on policy and reform.
Alexander's work is ultimately driven by a singular thesis: that the most transformative technologies of the next decade will be those that merge intelligence with physical presence, turning AI from a tool we use into an experience we encounter in the real world.
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Investigations conducted. Cases closed.
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CEO & Co-Founder
Pioneering AI agents that bridge the gap between software and the physical world through robotic embodiment. Building platforms that integrate AI agents with real-world environments.
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Chief Product Officer

Led product strategy for Auki Labs' application layer, including spatial collaboration tools and AR interfaces. Coordinated the development and roadmap of the posemesh, a decentralized protocol for shared spatial computing that enables AI to see and understand the real world.
Case #007
CPO & Founder of Innovation Lab
Built and led an internal incubator that launched multiple digital products for gig workers, creating new recurring revenue streams and modernizing the fund's technical infrastructure.
Case #006
Product
Built and led the launch of Twitch Pulse, the platform's first mobile-first feature, shipped to 100M+ users. First product ever produced by the company that was "mobile" first.
Case #005
Co-Founder & Gaming Historian

Clanet is on a mission to preserve the rich cultural heritage of an entire generation of gamers. A platform for gaming historians to immortalize their exploits and document player-driven moments such as the Bloodbath of B-R5RB in Eve, the Corrupted Blood Incident in WoW, and the Murder of Lord British in UO.
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Product
Ran Facebook's multi-billion dollar Canvas gaming ecosystem, with games like Farmville, Mafia Wars, Candy Crush. Increased player retention by introducing new platform level features such as achievements, chat rooms, and more.
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COO & Co-Founder
Built the first AAA quality gaming studio in China which exited to Netmarble for nearly $1 billion USD through a merger-acquisition with Kabam.
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Co-Founder

Data-driven product management consulting and app monetization strategy. Successfully ranked "High Noon" as the #1 app on the iOS Charts.
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Advisor
Mixed reality immersive content creation platform. First company to receive over a billion views on YouTube with AR content.
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Domains of specialization & expertise.
Building AI agents that integrate with real-world environments. From conversational interfaces to autonomous systems that think and act.
Bridging digital intelligence with the physical world. Platforms for hospitality, logistics, and retail that merge intelligence with presence.
A decade managing gaming platforms at the largest scale. Multi-billion dollar ecosystems, live ops, and player-first product strategy.
Founded multiple venture-backed companies from zero to acquisition. Expert in go-to-market strategy, fundraising, and building high-performing teams.
Two decades translating complex technologies into products people love. Data-driven decision making with strong narrative and positioning instincts.
Advisory and hands-on experience in mixed reality content creation and immersive experiences. Understanding of the XR landscape and its potential.
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