Alex Zhang is a leading operator and innovator in how communities intersect with real estate, hospitality, technology, and culture.

Currently, Alex is the Chief Creative Officer at Powder Mountain, a 12,000-acre ski area, real estate development, and open-air sculpture park, where he leads Architecture, Art, and Marketing.

Previously, he was CEO of Friends with Benefits, one of the most “culturally interesting applications of the blockchain”, and the President of Summit Series, a global invite-only event series for entrepreneurs and creatives.

Alex is a recipient of Forbes 30U30 and has lectured at various institutions and conferences, ranging from the MoMA, Business of Fashion Vision Summit, and the University of Southern California on topics that range from hospitality, community design, membership clubs, emerging technologies, and urban planning.