Meet Alain Leroy: The Growth Architect behind CHOSEN-X

Alain Leroy is a Multipreneur, 2x exited founder, former software engineer, and a lifelong builder of ventures that matter.


For over 30 years, he has turned bold ideas into scalable impact—working with corporate giants, family offices, startup founders, and mission-driven organizations across the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America.

From launching fintech platforms to scaling wellness brands and leading national disaster recovery systems, Alain blends boardroom strategy with real-world execution.

But for him, this work has always been personal.

Why I Created CHOSEN-X?


“I created CHOSEN-X to close the gap between vision and execution for underinvested founders. Too many brilliant ideas never reach scale—not because they lack heart, but because they lack infrastructure. This fellowship is my way of saying: you don’t have to do it alone.”


After surviving cancer in high school, Alain developed a deep sense of purpose rooted in resilience and compassion. That journey shaped his approach to leadership—grounded, values-driven, and relentlessly focused on outcomes.

CHOSEN-X is the culmination of that path—a platform designed to give early-stage impact founders the digital infrastructure, strategic support, and human guidance they need to build ventures that actually scale.

My mission with CHOSEN-X is deeply personal…


“I built this fellowship for founders like me when I was starting out—driven by purpose but missing the infrastructure to scale. CHOSEN-X exists to bridge that gap and accelerate impact where it matters most.”

Background

  • Startup Advisor, Launch NY, Upstate Ventures Connect, NextCorps

  • Founder, Gropl.io (AI-powered growth platform)

  • Managing Partner, N-X Venture Studios

  • Former Strategist, IBM Software Group, Deloitte Consulting

  • Angel Investor + Limited Partner in impact-focused venture funds

  • Adjunct Professor, St. Francis College (Social Entrepreneurship)

Curious if CHOSEN-X is right for you?

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All fellows in the CHOSEN-X program build their digital infrastructure on Gropl.io—the AI-powered growth platform Alain co-created to help mission-driven founders attract capital, activate customers, and scale without friction.

Affiliations


I spent 25 years in corporate America.

IBM Software Group: Led emerging business opportunities to market, leveraging my strategic insight.

Deloitte Consulting: Entrepreneur-in-Residence led productization initiative to create SaaS ventures for clients.

Intermart Checkout: Co-founded an enterprise SaaS solution for retailers overseas, transforming payment processes from scratch.

The Strategy Group VI: Founding member of consulting practice in the Caribbean region providing emergency management support services to the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

SCRAP NYC: Co-founder, driving social change by focusing on sustainability and community impact.

Fourth Strategies: Created boutique growth agency and global impact incubator for future business and technology leaders.

Bklab Studios: Created an AI-powered B2B SaaS solution, empowering purpose-driven startups and SMBs with marketing automation.

Each role has enriched my understanding of growth, from startup environments to complex enterprise landscapes.

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