Alexander Schifter Male • United States of America
Alexander Schifter is a fractional CFO consultant with Centripetal Advisors, where he collaborates with enterprise SaaS startups to help them scale effectively. He also invests in his clients when opportunities arise. With a strong entrepreneurial background and deep financial expertise, he provides SaaS founders with the necessary guidance to grow their businesses. Having built and managed his own companies, Alexander understands the intricacies of startup business planning, strategic finance, and revenue operations.
In 2022, Alex Schifter acquired XO Expresso Bar, a specialty coffee shop known for its premium coffee and wellness drinks. After securing investor financing, he expanded the café into the Miami area, where he now serves as the owner and CEO. He oversees two locations' business development, financial planning, procurement, human resources, and payroll. Alexander has also ventured into wholesale operations and is actively pursuing new locations and franchise partners. A new luxury location in Miami Beach is set to open later this year. Additionally, he secured a three-year consulting and coffee supply agreement with Yann Couvreur, a renowned French patisserie, for his café locations.
In 2021, Alexander co-founded Hello Arthur, a medical and dental supply marketplace that enables healthcare providers to purchase directly from manufacturers, reducing costs for end customers. The company was named after his grandfather, Arthur Schifter, who was instrumental in providing essential medical supplies during the AIDS epidemic. While Hello Arthur achieved six figures in revenue, Alexander decided to focus on expanding XO Expresso Bar and wound down the business.
Alexander began his career in 2015 as an Investment Bank Analyst at AGC Partners, a boutique investment bank that provides M&A advisory for middle-market technology companies. Technology Investment Banker spanning several midsized and large regional boutiques from 2015 to 2020. He then moved to DCA, where he worked on several digital media and technology deals. At Pharus Advisors, Alexander continued to develop his expertise in M&A advisory, equity capital raises, and financial modeling across various industries.
At Trousdale Capital Management, now Numeta Capital, Alexander served as Vice President in the technology growth equity space. He focused on sourcing and executing investments in enterprise software companies and was responsible for evaluating investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and preparing financial models and investment memos.
A graduate of Tufts University with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a Minor in Entrepreneurial Leadership Studies, Alexander was also a dedicated NCAA varsity athlete in cross country and track. Beyond his professional achievements, he is committed to philanthropy, raising funds for causes like cancer research, Habitat for Humanity, and the ALS Association. Alexander Schifter’s career reflects a dedication to business success and social impact.