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Who is Alex Popa?
A co-founder of Boast.AI, which automates claims for R&D tax credits in the U.S. and Canada. BetaKit named him as co-founder and CEO in December 2020, and the company's Series A announcement that month said he had previously managed the R&D tax practice for large accounting firms. No current role is published here because none could be verified from a first-party source.
When and where was Boast.AI founded?
BetaKit's December 2020 report describes Boast.AI as Vancouver-based and founded in 2011, and a June 2021 CVCA member profile also gives 2011 and says Popa and Lloyed Lobo founded the company. TechCrunch's December 2020 report instead says the company launched in 2012.
Is he still CEO of Boast.AI?
No. BetaKit reported on May 5, 2022, that Alok Tyagi had become CEO, and that Popa and Lobo were stepping back from the company but would remain on its board. BetaKit said the pair would focus on running Traction, the entrepreneur community they created alongside Boast.AI.
What did he say when Boast.AI raised its Series A?
The company announced a US$23 million Series A led by Radian Capital on December 10, 2020; BetaKit reported the same round as $30 million CAD and its first institutional financing. In the announcement Popa said R&D is the engine of the modern economy and companies should be able to access the tax credits they are entitled to. In May 2021 he told BetaKit that hiring experienced executives was meant to help Boast.AI avoid common mistakes and move faster.