20-year Hardware & Software Product Innovator
Proven product strategist working at the intersection of hardware, software, and physical spaces.
As Chief Experience Officer at Thinktiv, Alex Pappas leverages over 20 years of expertise in Industrial Design, Interaction Design, and Social Entrepreneurship to create human-centered experiences that blend the physical and digital worlds. Throughout his career, Alex has built products, brands, and companies in consumer fashion, electronics, and toys. At Thinktiv, he has been instrumental in transforming companies across healthcare, home services, civic engagement, education, and real estate.
Alex works closely with founding teams and C-suite executives to craft compelling stories, drive strategic market initiatives, and accelerate the creation of enterprise value. His approach is rooted in understanding and addressing human needs, ensuring that the experiences he helps to create are both impactful and meaningful.
In addition to his work at Thinktiv, Alex serves as a mentor and advisor at the Austin Center for Design, where as an alumni he guides aspiring designers and entrepreneurs. His role at Thinktiv, a value-creation consulting firm headquartered in Austin, Texas, involves collaborating with Private Equity investors and mid-market executives to build winning businesses rapidly and efficiently.
Alex’s diverse experience and commitment to innovation make him a key player in shaping the future of industries through thoughtful and strategic design.
He is currently working on the cutting edge of diagnostic imaging and how AI can revolutionize patient education and engagement with some of the world’s leading surgeons and clinical practitioners.
