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Andy Price

Background​

  • Former high-level employee at Joe Liemandt's organization (Trilogy/ESW Capital)
  • Described as Joe's "number three employee, or number two" in the organization
  • Married to Mackenzie Price (Alpha Schools founder)
  • Father to children who are parallel in age to Joe Liemandt's children (daughters 19 and 17)
  • Key figure in Alpha Schools governance through marriage to founder

Role & Historical Significance​

  • Corporate Hiring Authority: Had authority to hire employees at Joe Liemandt's company
  • Romantic Relationship with Mackenzie: Hired and then began relationship with Mackenzie (maiden name unknown)
  • Career Protection: Relationship/marriage not terminated by Joe Liemandt despite potential conflict of interest
  • Long-term Loyalty: Created permanent obligation to Joe Liemandt through his protection of their relationship
  • Alpha Schools Connection: Mackenzie's eventual founding of Alpha Schools partially motivated by dissatisfaction with Austin education options for their children

Family Details​

  • Married to: Mackenzie Price (Alpha Schools founder)
  • Children: Multiple children, with daughters aged 19 (rising sophomore in college) and 17 (rising senior in college)
  • Educational Motivation: Family's educational needs influenced Mackenzie's decision to create Alpha Schools
  • Parallel Timeline: Their children's ages exactly parallel Joe Liemandt's children, creating shared educational interests

Strategic Importance​

  • Alpha Schools Governance: Husband of founder with potential influence on school operations
  • Joe Liemandt Relationship: Part of inner circle with long-standing personal obligations
  • Educational Market Access: Family represents target demographic for premium education solutions
  • Corporate Network: Connection point between Joe Liemandt's business empire and educational initiatives

Revealed Context (June 16, 2025)​

Gary Sheng's Assessment of the Relationship Dynamic:

"Joe's number three employee, or number two, was Andy Price. Andy Price hired Mackenzie's maiden name. I don't know. They fucked. Joe didn't fire them. So they forever owed him, essentially. And then Mackenzie, later down the line... Well, soon after married Andy Price. Became Andy Price. Had to pump out some kids."

Educational Timeline:

"Decided that she did not like the education options in Austin. Eventually convinced Joe to send his kids, who are almost the exact same age as Mackenzie's kids. To her school."

Current Status & Influence​

  • Alpha Schools Leadership: Through marriage, connected to all major Alpha Schools decisions
  • Joe Liemandt Access: Maintained relationship with Joe through historical loyalty dynamics
  • Family Educational Advocate: Shared interest with Joe Liemandt in children's educational outcomes
  • Corporate Legacy: Long-term employee who transitioned from corporate to educational sector

Potential Collaboration Areas​

  • Alpha Schools Strategic Planning: Input on educational direction through Mackenzie
  • Corporate-Education Bridge: Connection between Joe Liemandt's business methods and educational innovation
  • Parent Stakeholder Perspective: Understanding premium education market from consumer viewpoint
  • Network Integration: Access to both corporate and educational professional networks

Notes​

  • Historical Significance: Represents transition period from Joe Liemandt's corporate focus to educational investment
  • Family Integration: Both Andy and Mackenzie's family needs drove Alpha Schools creation
  • Corporate Culture: Example of Joe Liemandt's management style in handling employee relationships
  • Long-term Influence: Permanent position in Joe Liemandt's extended network through marriage protection
  • Educational Motivation: Personal educational dissatisfaction drove entrepreneurial innovation

Contact Information​

  • Accessible through Mackenzie Price and Alpha Schools network
  • Presumed Austin, TX location based on Alpha Schools operations
  • Connected through Joe Liemandt's extended business network

Interactions with Gary Sheng​

  • June 16, 2025: Background revealed during Yard House dinner strategic planning discussion
  • No Direct Contact: Information obtained through Gary's analysis of Alpha Schools power structure
  • Strategic Importance: Identified as key figure in understanding Alpha Schools governance dynamics

Note: This profile is based on information revealed during strategic discussions about Alpha Schools leadership structure and may require additional verification and detail through direct interaction.