Alex Pan
Alex Pan
Designer, researcher, and developer interested in applied ML and media product design. Co-founder of Storipress (Shopify for Media). Forbes 30 Under 30 (Asia) 2023. Based in San Francisco.
Projects
Ideas brought to life. A look at the products, companies, and creative works built from the ground up.
Storipress
All-in-one content management system and publishing platform positioned as 'Shopify for Media' — visual editing, editorial workflows, SEO and monetization tools for publishers and creators. Launched 2021; used by thousands of sites and sold on AppSumo during growth.
Prophet (Storipress product)
An intent-data / blog lead-gen product launched by the Storipress team that profiles readers based on article behaviour to generate warm outreach and conversion signals (announced on Product Hunt / Storipress channels).
Polity (student publication)
University student news publication Alex founded in high school/university which informed his later work building publishing tools.
In the Spotlight
A collection of articles, interviews, and viral content where achievements have been shared.
Recognitions
Formal validation from the top. A showcase of official awards, grants, and government acknowledgements.
Forbes 30 Under 30 — Asia (Media, Marketing & Advertising),
2023Recognized as co-founder of Storipress on the 30 Under 30 Asia list (Media, Marketing & Advertising). Source: Forbes profile and Alex's LinkedIn announcement.
Startmate Winter 2022 Accelerator (accepted / cohort member)
2022Storipress was part of Startmate's W22 accelerator cohort; Alex is a founder referenced in Startmate investment notes.
Winner - Actor's Championship, Sydney International Eisteddfod
2014Listed on LinkedIn as an early award.
1st - Hong Kong International Student Leadership Conference (ISLC)
2013Listed on LinkedIn honors/awards.
Semi Finalist - EVATT Student Model UN Competition
2013Listed on LinkedIn honors/awards.
Work Experience
Key roles that defined the journey.
Working in Stealth
LinkedIn headline lists 'Stealth' as current — indicates Alex is working on a stealth project in San Francisco (primary LinkedIn identity).
Co-founder & (Founder) — Storipress
Co-founded Storipress, an all-in-one CMS for publishers; led product and go-to-market efforts; raised pre-seed and joined Startmate W22. Frequently authored posts and product announcements (e.g., Prophet).
Founder — Polity (student publication)
Early student newsroom project that inspired building publishing tools.
Membership
Affiliations and memberships in prestigious organizations and communities.
Storipress was accepted into Startmate's W22 accelerator; Startmate published investment notes praising Alex and the product.
Education
Academic foundation and learning journey.
Listed on LinkedIn as education entry (2015–2021).
Socials
Connect and explore.
