Al Bsharah

I’m Al Bsharah. I build products to solve problems in my own life. When others find them useful, I make them available. Builder.One is where I share what I’m building, how it’s progressing, and what you can try.

My path started as an electrical engineer in Detroit’s auto industry. I moved to San Diego in 1998 and have been building and operating startups since 1999. My first company didn’t make it. Later, I co-founded Email Copilot, sold it to Return Path and Seismic, and went on to lead data, analytics, and product operations teams at Seismic.

Along the way, I became an investor in more than 100 companies and managing partner at Interlock Capital, helping a community of founders and investors build together. I’ve been on both sides of fundraising and acquisitions, and I give back as a mentor to founders. But I still love getting my hands dirty. These days, that means using AI to turn ideas into working products, including a game I’m building with my son.

Outside of startups, you’ll find me playing beach volleyball or pickleball, or camping (okay, glamping) with my wife, son, and dog. I’m a constant tinkerer. Some things become businesses; others just make life a little better.