Alyssa Rapp

Alyssa Rapp

IL, US
Alyssa Rapp is an entrepreneur, the CEO of Solutions, and a mother of two daughters. Alyssa helps people streamline everything from running multimillion-dollar businesses to getting the kids to bed.

Alyssa Rapp is CEO of Surgical Solutions and one of Crain's "Chicago's Notable Women in Health Care." Previously, she founded Bottlenotes, Inc. She also founded AJR Ventures, a strategic advisory firm advising private-equity firms and $100MM+ private-equity-backed companies. Alyssa is a lecturer in management at Stanford's Graduate School of Business and an adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago's Booth Business School. Alyssa was appointed by Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner to serve on the board of directors of the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA). She currently serves on the organization's audit committee with $1B of assets and ~$80MM operating expenses. She has been a guest on Fox News Channel, Fox Business, Today, Cheddar TV, and interviewed by multiple print publications, including: Chicago Tribune, Forbes, and Authority Magazine.

Alyssa and her husband Hal Morris, a member of the 1990 MLB World Series champion Cincinnati Reds, are the proud parents of Audrey, Henriette, and their Bernedoodle, Yoda.

Alyssa Rapp is CEO of Surgical Solutions and one of Crain's "Chicago's Notable Women in Health Care." Previously, she founded Bottlenotes, Inc. She also founded AJR Ventures, a strategic advisory firm advising private-equity firms and $100MM+ private-equity-backed companies. Alyssa is a lecturer in management at Stanford's Graduate School of Business and an adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago's Booth Business School. Alyssa was appointed by Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner to serve on the board of directors of the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA). She currently serves on the organization's audit committee with $1B of assets and ~$80MM operating expenses. She has been a guest on Fox News Channel, Fox Business, Today, Cheddar TV, and interviewed by multiple print publications, including: Chicago Tribune, Forbes, and Authority Magazine.

Alyssa and her husband Hal Morris, a member of the 1990 MLB World Series champion Cincinnati Reds, are the proud parents of Audrey, Henriette, and their Bernedoodle, Yoda.

Brand Building 101: Lessons Learned from a Decade in Silicon Valley

Learn from a top-tier Silicon Valley entrepreneur. Inc.com named her in its 30 Under 30 Coolest Entrepreneurs in America.
Educational / Informative

Global Wines, Global Investments

Rapp's knowledge of wine and the industry surrounding it lead her to create Bottlenotes, Inc. Since then, she has become a lecturer in management on the Global Dynamics of the Wine Industry. Today, she is sharing her insights and expertise with audiences across the country.
Educational / InformativeTechnical / Specific

Life Hacks

Alyssa Rapp literally wrote the book on Life Hacks and is taking those lessons on the road. From navigating a corporate board to managing your kids' temper tantrums, Rapp has you covered.
Inspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny