Alumni Profiles
Peter Fisher ’99 And Alex Israel ’02
“Alex and I have such fond memories of Council that we introduced it at [our company] Metropolis.”
How did two Crossroads graduates join forces to reimagine mobility? “The idea really took off when we had a conversation about what the world would look like 30 years from now,” said Peter. They recognized the transformative power of AI—specifically computer vision—and identified urban parking as one aspect of daily life that could be improved by the new technology. In 2017, Peter, Alex and two co-founders launched Metropolis.
Metropolis operates in more than 40 major U.S. cities—and there’s more to come. “We started Metropolis with a mission to use computer vision technology to enable ‘checkout-free’ experiences,” said Alex. “Ticketless parking is just the beginning. With Metropolis, we envision a future where people transact in the real world with even greater ease than experienced online.”
Peter, a Crossroads lifer, and Alex, who joined the School in seventh grade, met as members of the School’s volleyball team. Both remember STEM classes at Crossroads inspiring the curiosity and creativity that has fueled their careers.
Peter earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and history at Boston College and spent over a decade working on the finance side of media and technology. After years of studying and investing in companies, he wanted to build something of his own.
Alex graduated from the University of Puget Sound with a bachelor’s degree in business and economics and went on to earn an MFA in producing from the American Film Institute. Though he worked briefly as a producer at MTV/Viacom, his passion for technology and its intersection with mobility became his focus. He founded two startups before reconnecting with Peter and launching Metropolis.
Peter and Alex credit Crossroads for charging their entrepreneurial drive and helping to shape their characters and values. In fact, they have made the Life Skills practice of Council an integral part of their company. “Alex and I have such fond memories of Council that we introduced it at Metropolis,” said Peter. “It’s had a very positive impact on our company’s people and culture.”
