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Alex Karp is a businessperson, entrepreneur and merchant. Alex Karp was born on October 2, 1967 in New York City, New York, United States. That works out to 58 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Haverford College.
My Take
Alex Karp interests me precisely because he should not exist by Silicon Valley logic: a doctorate in social theory from Frankfurt, a law degree from Stanford, no engineering background, and yet he runs one of the most consequential software companies in the world. I read him as a philosopher who wandered into the data business and decided to argue with everyone, including his own industry. Whether you find his views on technology and power compelling or alarming, he forces conversations that most executives carefully avoid. I do not always agree with him, but I am never bored by him, and that is rarer than it sounds.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alex Karp
- Name (Japanese)
- アレックス・カープ
- Reading
- あれっくす・かーぷ
- Born
- October 2, 1967 (age 58)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Goat
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- businessperson / entrepreneur / merchant
2. Background
- University
- Haverford College
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Alex Karp born?
Born October 2, 1967 (age 58).
Where is Alex Karp from?
Alex Karp is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Alex Karp do?
Alex Karp works as businessperson, entrepreneur, merchant.
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