Alex is a Principal at Highland focused on businesses that use high technology to solve significant problems in the enterprise, as well as those that leverage the power of the internet to connect and engage communities around new forms of digital media. He is actively involved in Highland’s investments in 2tor, Bit9, Heartland Robotics, QD Vision, RentJuice and VYou. You can read Alex's blog, or follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/ataussig.

Background
Prior to joining Highland, Alex worked as a Research and Teaching Assistant with the Magnetic Materials & Devices Group at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). At MIT, he synthesized and characterized a new class of magneto-optical perovskites capable of growth on semiconductor-compatible substrates. His results were published in several notable peer-reviewed journals.

Alex also spent time at RockPort Capital Partners, a venture capital firm devoted to energy technology, and McKinsey & Company, where he provided strategic advice on business technology issues.

Education
Harvard University, A.B., Physics, summa cum laude
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, S.M., Materials Science & Engineering
Harvard Business School, M.B.A., with High Distinction

Interests
Alex is an avid singer and instrumentalist, having performed in several opera companies, a cappella groups, and rock bands throughout college and graduate school. He lives in Boston and enjoys skiing, swimming, and exploring the city’s restaurant scene in his spare time.