ALEXANDER DE RIDDER
AI VISIONARY | 5× FOUNDER | 4× EXIT
Pioneering technologist pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence and marketing technology. Co-founder of SmythOS and former co-founder of INK, driving the future with multi-agent AI systems.
5× FOUNDER, 4× EXIT
Serial entrepreneur with a proven track record
AI INNOVATION
Pioneering multi-agent AI systems
FORTUNE 500 CLIENTS
Delivered impactful solutions to major enterprises
THOUGHT LEADER
Regular contributor on AI and marketing technology
ABOUT ALEXANDER
Alexander De Ridder is a 5-time founder and AI technologist known for pioneering marketing tech solutions. With over 15 years of experience spanning computer science, entrepreneurship, and marketing, Alexander has co-founded and successfully exited multiple startups that applied transformative technologies to business.
Growing up in Bruges, Belgium, Alexander's passion for technology began early. He was programming by age 13 when his father gave him his first computer. After moving to Houston in 2006 to pursue his tech career, he honed his skills in computer vision and machine learning, anticipating changes in Google's search algorithms that would lead to founding Edgy Labs.
AI & MACHINE LEARNING
EXPERTISE: 95%
SEO & CONTENT STRATEGY
EXPERTISE: 90%
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
EXPERTISE: 95%
PHILOSOPHY
"I believe AI, when used right, can help people achieve things they never thought possible. That belief has guided every company I've built, from content optimization with INK to the AI agents in SmythOS."
In every chapter of Alexander's career, from startup founder to AI platform builder, one thing remains constant: his drive to elevate how humans and technology interact for the better.
RECENT VENTURES
SmythOS is the world's first operating system designed to coordinate specialized AI agents and unlock new levels of efficiency. As Co-founder and CTO, I lead the development of this cutting-edge multi-agent platform, aiming to revolutionize the future of work with AI.
INK was the world's first AI-powered content optimization software. The platform's patented AI technology "reverse engineered" high-performing content to help creators improve their search rankings and helped generate over 1M+ additional organic views for users.
Edgy Labs was a Houston-based SEO and content marketing agency that grew into a multimillion-dollar enterprise serving Fortune 500 clients by combining data-driven strategy with AI insights to demystify Google's "black box" of search.
SPEAKING & MEDIA
SPEAKING TOPICS
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The Future of Multi-Agent AI Systems
How collaborative AI networks will transform business operations
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The Executable Web & Your Brand
How brand agents and personal AI assistants will change the web forever
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From Startup to Exit
Lessons from building and exiting multiple tech companies
RECENT APPEARANCES
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Tech Talks Daily Podcast
"How INK is Spearheading the AI Evolution in Content and SEO"
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Agents of Change Podcast
"Just How Much Will AI Mess Up Your SEO Strategy?"
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Project Ignite Podcast
"The Future of AI in Marketing and Business"
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CONTACT NOWTESTIMONIALS
" Alexander De Ridder is an insightful guest, an authority on AI/SEO, and a wonderful human being. "
" Alexander De Ridder is a multi-talented entrepreneur and tech visionary, revolutionizing marketing and business with AI. "
" Alexander De Ridder is a brilliant speaker who shared his vision of the future and what's already happening in AI and SEO. "
CONTACT
LOCATION
Houston, Texas
Available for remote meetings and travel
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