Alex Breen

Alex
Breen.

Raleigh, NC

Currently

Experimenting with a handful of ideas while I figure out what I want to go all-in on next.

Somewhere between "this could work" and "why did I spend $12 on that domain?"

How I got here (quick version)

Before I knew what a startup was, I was flipping phones on eBay at 14.

I've never been able to shake the itch to build something.

Started my career in data analytics, but I’ve always had one foot in side projects and small business ideas.

Data era

Spent years turning business chaos into dashboards, models, and occasionally decisions. Worked across analytics and data science — I can translate between SQL people, sales people, finance people, and executives who just want the answer.

Builder era

Started shipping small products instead of only talking about them. Flask, React, AWS, Twilio, Stripe, cron jobs, duct tape — and the strange joy of getting one real customer to pay for something real.

Dad era

Recently promoted to fatherhood. Current calendar includes building things, changing diapers, and being humbled daily.

Stuff I've built or am poking with a stick

They say 90% of startups fail. I'm at ~80%, so trending in the right direction.

Tap a project for the longer version.

Tinkering around while I look for what’s next.

Project

What I like talking about

  • Interesting SaaS ideas
  • Getting your first customers
  • AI that’s actually useful
  • Boring businesses vs startups