Alex Rankin

Alex Rankin is a seasoned venture capital investor at January Capital, actively involved in identifying and executing new investment opportunities, as well as providing strategic support to portfolio companies. His role extends to hosting 'The First Podcast,' where he engages in insightful conversations with founders in the Singapore startup ecosystem. january+1

With extensive experience in global product operations and strategy, Alex has played a pivotal role in the e-commerce ambitions of major tech companies. He spearheaded product strategy and operations for TikTok's commerce expansion in the U.K. and U.S., and held senior product leadership positions within Alibaba Group's Lazada, demonstrating his ability to bridge commercial objectives with product execution in both developed and emerging markets in Asia. clay+1

Alex is deeply committed to nurturing the startup ecosystem through various advisory and mentorship roles. He serves as a 'Giant in Residence' at Blackbird, mentors for Techstars, and acts as a Growth Partner for Seedstars, advising seed-stage startups. He also holds angel investor and board observer positions in several early-stage companies, including Yuma, 1stCollab, Profit Peak, Fabra, Stealth AI Startup, Fair.xyz, and Reshop, showcasing his dedication to empowering new ventures. clay+2