Alex Lawrence
Associate Professor
Weber State University
Alex spent his first 20 years in business as a self-made entrepreneur that started, led and sold multiple companies. These ventures were built across software, consumer internet, commercial real estate, venture capital and franchising. Alex raised over $25 million in capital and had one partnership reach #34 on the Inc. 500 list. Five years ago, Alex left the world of entrepreneurship to join Weber State University full-time as vice provost. Alex worked on a number or projects at Weber State including Startup Ogden, Technology Commercialization and the WSU Research Foundation. In July 2022, Alex joined the professional sales program as a full-time faculty member, specializing in internet sales, internet technology and social media sales. Alex has a BS from the University of Utah, an MBA from Weber State and holds a PhD from Oklahoma State University (Ph.D., Business). You can see Alex regularly appearing on KSL Channel 5 as their technology expert. Alex is a highly sought-after investor, mentor, speaker, author and teacher. He is married with two little girls and enjoys the outdoors of Utah, including golfing and fly fishing.
Alex Lawrence