Voices #018 - Alex Lirtsman: He Was Denied a Trash Can—So He Quit Corporate

In this episode of EVOLVE Voices,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Edilsa Bueno⁠⁠⁠ hosts Alex Lirtsman.Alex Lirtsman’s journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship is a story of risk, resilience, and relentless curiosity. As an immigrant, he was born for a life of non-conformity. Leaving behind the security of a stable career, Alex embraced the world of risk, where every challenge—from navigating the chaos of COVID-19 to building a reputation in the competitive e-commerce space—became a lesson in adaptability. He shares insights on bootstrapping, leveraging AI, and the profound impact mentorship has had on shaping his business trajectory.Alex Lirtsman is the Founder and CEO of CorralData, a company that leverages AI to democratize data and make it accessible to businesses of all sizes. Previously, Alex founded Ready Set Rocket, a leading digital transformation agency that worked with influential brands, including his former employer, JPMorgan Chase.For more about CorralData’s new free tier, visit corraldata.com—and start tapping into the power of your own data to make smarter decisions.EVOLVE Voices is a flagship initiative within the EVOLVE ecosystem, dedicated to amplifying the stories, experiences, and insights of extraordinary commerce leaders and ambassadors from the EVOLVE Commerce Club. Through a dynamic blend of interviews and live events, EVOLVE Voices unites diverse perspectives, while showcasing local experts who bring unique insights from their home markets to enrich our international community.Want to join the #01 community of senior commerce leaders spanning 42 markets?Request your application today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.evolve-community.com/⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our newsletter to be informed about everything that happens within our community: ⁠⁠https://evolvecommunity.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode!