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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 59 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.
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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 59)
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- businessperson / entrepreneur / merchant
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Goat
2. Background
- University
- Haverford College
3. Links
4. About this entry
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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?
Alex Karp was born on October 2, 1967 and is 59 years old.
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.
Where did Alex Karp study?
Alex Karp attended Haverford College.
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