Alex Zhang spends most of his time at the intersection of culture, technology, and large scale human coordination. Zhang is the de facto Mayor at Friends with Benefits, a crypto-enabled cultural membership and community. Formerly, he was the Creative Director and President of Summit Series, a global community and events company as well as the owners and developers of Powder Mountain, North America's largest ski resort. Additionally, he's an investor focusing on web3's implication for culture and organizations, as well as an advisor at Seedclub, Republic, and others where he helps organizations understand how to empower their communities.